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The Nelson Mandela movie did great at the box office!
http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/auckland/news/nbent/1750027300-mandela-movie-smashes-south-africa-record
JOHANNESBURG - A film based on the life of Nelson Mandela, Long Walk to Freedom, has became South Africa's all-time highest grossing picture after its ...
Dave Matthew's Band played their first show ever in South Africa this past weekend!
http://www.jambands.com/news/2013/12/01/dave-matthews-band-play-south-africa-for-first-time#.Up0C0dLMCE0
Dave Matthews Band returned to the stage last night for their first ever shows in South Africa. Performing at GrandWest Casino and Entertainment World in Cape Town, the band played to many fans seeing them for the first time, along with some familiar face. Matthews, who was born in
Check out this article about South Africa's richest people.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/calebmelby/2013/11/13/south-africa-tops-africas-50-richest-johann-rupert-is-countrys-richest-man/
Of Africa's 50 richest residents, South Africa has the most with 14. A dive into the country's fortunes:
Check out these pictures from the Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom premiere.
http://www.channel24.co.za/Movies/News/5-photos-from-the-Mandela-movie-premiere-that-made-us-feel-good-inside-20131102
The film Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom about former president Nelson Mandela's life was emotional to watch.
Anyone preparing for the holidays should check this out.
http://www.iol.co.za/lifestyle/family/kids/hot-toys-for-christmas-1.1607808#.UoZ1pnDMCE0
Durban - What a delight it is to see my son play with some of my old toys that my mom stored away. They might not look or feel brand new, but most of the sturdy old treasures still offer hours of pleasure.
The Nutcracker will be performed from November 22-December 1 in Pretoria!
http://www.sabc.co.za/news/a/9973a98041cff71891ddbd1c2eddf908/Joburg-Ballet-presents-The-Nutcracker-20131311Joburg-Ballet-presents-The-Nutcracker-20131311
A favourite for many ballet companies worldwide, The Nutcracker is a whimsical way to start off your festive season. Filled with fairies, princes and dancing snowflakes, it is magic for the eyes.
The Nelson Mandela film is finally opening this month!
http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/mandela-movie-open-month-south-africa-20763687
Nelson Mandela was amused by the elaborate makeup process a British actor went through to play him in a film based on his autobiography, the movie's producer said Saturday of a special screening for the former South African president last year. "Is that me?" Anant Singh, the South African...
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Any fans of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band are in luck as they are set to tour in South Africa.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-24741822
Bruce Springsteen and his E Street Band will perform in South Africa for the first time, almost three decades after the group campaigned against apartheid.
Cape Town residents be on the lookout for A-list celebrities filming the movie 'The Giver.'
http://www.channel24.co.za/Gossip/News/Hollywood-stars-take-over-Cape-Town-20131028
The Hollywood cast of The Giver are tweeting, sipping wine and partying to reggae music between film shoots in Cape Town.
Congrats to South African singer Loyiso Bala on being appointed as UNAids ambassador!
http://www.channel24.co.za/News/Local/Loyiso-Bala-appointed-UNAids-ambassador-20131023
Gospel and RnB musician Loyiso Bala has been appointed as the national goodwill ambassador for the joint United Nations Programme on HIV/Aids (UNAids), the organisation has said.
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South Africa's first electric car is now on sale!
Check out the link for more information on the new vehicle.
http://www.moneyweb.co.za/moneyweb-south-africa/sas-first-electric-car-goes-on-sale
Nissan South Africa, Leaf, electric vehicles, range, charging infrastructure, sales price, Mike Whitfield, Japan, BMW, i3, i8
Congratulations to Greg du Toit for being named Wildlife Photographer of the Year!
http://www.thesouthafrican.com/news/south-africas-greg-du-toit-named-wildlife-photographer-of-the-year-2013.htm
Check out this fun fact about South Africa...it has the longest wine route in the world. Route 62 stretches 850km from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth. See the attached for more information.
http://www.southafrica.net/za/en/articles/entry/article-southafrica.net-route-62-wine-route#.UlxeeVNS58E
The Route 62 Wine Route is a heady bouquet of local culture, food, unorthodox characters and exceptional wines.
Have you been thinking about trying to open a franchise? See the article below for the top ten franchises in South Africa.
http://www.franchisefinder.co.za/Article%20Archive/SAs-top-ten-franchises.shtml
If you've got drive, enthusiasm and money to invest, why not buy into one of South Africa's top ten franchises.
A new human relative
Meet Australopithecus sediba, which lived about 2m years ago. Parts of six A. sediba skeletons were found in 2008 near Malapa, South Africa, by a team led by Lee...
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Check out this article about the Hadeda ibis bird which has become a phenomenon in suburban South Africa.
http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/south-africa-loud-bird-finds-lush-niche-20490793
Pest, charming oddity or just background noise, the Hadeda ibis is a feathered phenomenon in suburban South Africa. Sometimes it swipes dog food meant for pets, splatters parked cars and driveways with droppings and yanks residents from sleep with jarring squawks at first light. It is...
Congratulations to the South African film 'Felix' for winning first prize at the Lucas International Children's Film Festival in Germany.
http://www.channel24.co.za/Movies/News/SA-movie-wins-first-prize-at-childrens-film-festival-20131001
SA movie Felix has won the award for Best Children's Film at this year's Lucas International Children's Film Festival.
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East London is preparing for National Heritage Day tomorrow!
http://www.sabc.co.za/news/a/de2e2f804133ed1689cf8f3895839b19/All-systems-go-for-Heritage-Day-celebrations-in-East-London-20132309
It's all systems go in Mdantsane township in East London for tomorrow's National Heritage Day celebrations. The celebrations coincide with the 50th anniversary of the township's existence.
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With so many options, which smartphone is right for you?
http://gearburn.com/2013/09/help-me-decide-windows-phone-blackberry-or-android/
So you're due for a contract renewal. You need a new handset. But you're confused. Android. BlackBerry. Windows Phone. They're all good. Right? Or not? Aargh! Decisions, decisions. After several mo...
Looking for something to do this weekend? Here is a list of free things to do while in Cape Town.
http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/city-guides/free-cape-town-traveler/
Find free things to do in Cape Town with this guide from National Geographic.
South Africa universities and institutions are rising in the QS World University Rankings! Check out this article which features the top institutions in South Africa.
http://www.sagoodnews.co.za/education/sa_institutions_rise_in_qs_world_university_rankings.html
The film 'Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom' received amazing views at the Toronto Film Festival. It will be released for viewing in November.
http://www.sowetanlive.co.za/news/2013/09/10/mandela-film-receives-rave-reviews
The film about the life of former president Nelson Mandela received standing ovations and rave reviews at the Toronto International
Check out the Cave Hotel in Cederberg Mountains, South Africa. I've never seen anything like it. It looks breathtaking!
http://justthetravel.com/kagga-kamma-cave-resort-in-south-africa/
Kagga Kamma Cave Resort in South Africa. Kagga Kamma is a unique resort located in the middle of the wilderness area close to the Cederberg Mountains.
South Africa's first animated film 'Khumba' has released its cast!
http://www.channel24.co.za/Movies/News/Afrikaans-Khumba-cast-announced-20130906
In a first for South Africa, Khumba, a South Africa animated film about a half-striped zebra living in the Karoo, will be simultaneously be released in Afrikaans and English - and the local cast has been revealed.
Would you like to spend your days as a future hunter? See how one man gets paid to search out what the world might be like 25 years from now.
http://www.buzzfeed.com/sapna/there-are-corporate-jobs-where-you-can-be-a-futurist-and-go
How would you like to spend your days getting paid to go "future-hunting"?
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Of course Nelson Mandela made the list but some others may surprise you. Check out who are some of the other most famous South Africans.
http://www.gapyear.com/countries/south-africa/famous-people
South Africa, one of the most colourful & diverse countries in the world. That's why you'll see a variety of people in our top 10 famous South Africans.
A few facts you may or may not know!
http://www.thesouthafrican.com/columns/top-10-facts-you-didnt-know-about-south-africa.htm
How well do you really know South Africa? You may know that the only street in the world to house two Nobel Peace prize-winners is in Soweto and that South Africa has the most official languages of any country in the world. However, here’s a list of some facts of South Africa that you might not know...
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South Africa: SA Shines At MTB Masters Worlds. Read all about it!
http://allafrica.com/stories/201308260405.html
allAfrica: African news and information for a global audience
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Check out this documentary which examines how music affected Nelson Mandela's life. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-23285366
What role has music played in Nelson Mandela's life? A new documentary explores how he used song as a powerful weapon against apartheid.
What a heart warming clip of a mother elephant rescuing her calf in Addo Elephant Park.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/africaandindianocean/southafrica/10253244/Holidaymaker-captures-elephant-rescue-calf-from-thick-mud.html
A holidaymaker in South Africa has captured incredible footage of a female elephant rescuing her calf after it became stuck in the mud by a watering hole.
Check out this 21-year old Cape Town man who has made a business delivering medicine to people on his bicycle.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-23770021
Collecting medicine from a hospital or dispensary in some of South Africa's townships is no mean feat, but a 21-year-old entrepreneur has come up with a solution.
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Mechanical Engineering Expert Reveals Outstanding Achievements In the Automotive Industry - South Africa Business Network http://www.ibwire.net/mechanical-engineering-expert-reveals-outstanding-achievements-automotive-industry/
MIDRAND, SOUTH AFRICA, August 13, 2013 /South Africa Business Network/-- An extraordinary entrepreneur in the automotive industry with 40 years of diverse professional experience in the field, Jan Posthumus has consistently demonstrated the passion, vision, and dedication necessary to be successful…
South Africa's drinking water scores high marks. Please read on for more information.
http://www.cbn.co.za/dailynews/6882.html
Water is essential to all life on earth, and in solidarity with the focus on World Water this past month, the Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) applauds our municipalities for t
Looking for a fun day with the family? Why not check out Gold Reef City. See the attached for more info. http://www.goldreefcity.co.za/Pages/default.aspx
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