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South Africa: Cosatu declares war on corruption

The Africa Report - Jan 27, 2012
If we acknowledge that corruption is a way of life in South Africa, we have lost the battle." Radebe said to be corrupt is a contradiction of the culture of the ruling African National Congress. The National chair at Justice Project South Africa and ...

South Africans Among the Most Prolific Twitter Users

PC Magazine - Jan 26, 2012
By Leslie Horn While Twitter played an important role in the 2011 Egyptian revolution, South Africa is home to Africa's most prolific tweeters, according to a report on Twitter use on the continent. Portland Communications and Tweetminster monitored ...

Analysis: South Africa is too American to lead Africa

Daily Maverick - Jan 27, 2012
South Africa's bid to install Dlamini-Zuma as AU chief will only solidify the negative opinions of South Africa on the continent. The problem is we're becoming a lot like America – and it's too late to stop now. By SIMON ALLISON.

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South Africa books

Fodor's The Complete African Safari Planner, 2nd Edition: with Tanzania, South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Kenya, and the Seychelles

by: Fodor's
FODOR’S THE COMPLETE AFRICAN SAFARI PLANNER

Everything You Need to Plan the Adventure of a Lifetime

Fodor’s full-color travel guide can help make your trip to Africa unforgettable with 8 pages of detailed maps, magazine-style illustrated features, 125 stunning photos, and all the practical information you need.

Customize your trip with simple planning tools
Options that fit your travel preferences such as field-tested itineraries and ideas for making the most of your time and easy-to-read color regional maps .
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Africa

Since the publication of the first edition of this book in 1977, Africa has established itself as the most popular introductory text for African studies courses in North America. This third edition has been completely revised and brought up to date since the 1986 edition, reflecting changes in African society and politics, and in the scholarship available on this vast and complex continent.

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Lonely Planet South Africa Lesotho & Swaziland

by: James Bainbridge, Kate Armstrong, Becca Blond, Jane Cornwell, Mary Fitzpatrick, Nana Luckham, David Lukas, Helen Ranger, Simon Richmond
Hiking, biking and flying amid craggy peaks and open plains, or watching a spectacular desert sunset, becomes possible with this guidebook. Watch wildlife in the savannah, engage in the vibrant cultures of San, Khoikhoi, Zulu and Xhosa or live it up in cities bursting with culinary, cultural and vineyard delights.

Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip.
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Frommer's South Africa

by: Pippa de Bruyn, Keith Bain
Frommer's Complete Guides

• America's #1 bestselling travel series
• More full-color guides than ever before
• Foldout maps in annual guides
• Outspoken opinions, exact prices, and insider tips

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South Africa's ANC to mark 100th anniversary

The African National Congress, South Africa's ruling party, turns 100 this weekend. The party came to power 18 years ago promising equality for all South Africans, job creation and better services. However, one in four people are now unemployed and there is growing dissatisfaction with the party. Al Jazeera's Haru Mutasa reports from Johannesburg.

 

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The Best South Africa Video

South Africa's best bits.

 

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FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010 Official Theme Song

The official theme of the South African World Cup 2010

 

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Luis Suarez: South Africa Documentary (2010)

While the Spanish squad made history in the first World Cup of football on the African continent in 2010, at the same time, a junior championship was played where three of its participants had the great opportunity of meeting their football idols. Luis Suarez was one of the players who met the kids. This is a short extract from a documentary that was made about the tournament entitled 'From The Streets To The Fields'.

 

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One of South Africa's most colourful and controversial politicians has died, Amichand Rajbansi

One of South Africa's most colourful and controversial politicians has died. 69 year-old Amichand Rajbansi, leader of the Minority Front, passed away in a Durban hospital.