Thursday, 2 May 2013 – The 23 year old Lebogang Shange from Central Gauteng not only won the SA Championships, but travelled to Mauritius less than a week later where he also won the Africa Race Walking Championships. As the Africa … [Read more...]
Archives for 2013
SARS collects R814bn in taxes
May 9, 2013 By
Pretoria – In what Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan today described as a “remarkable achievement”, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) exceeded its target when it collected more than R814 billion in taxes for the 2012/13 fiscal … [Read more...]
NDP a vision to boost growth
May 9, 2013 By
Johannesburg – Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies has singled out the National Development Plan (NDP) as a vision for his department to boost economic growth and to eliminate poverty through creating jobs. “The NDP is our vision … … [Read more...]
Dti promotes trade in Algeria
May 9, 2013 By
Pretoria – Trade and Industry (dti) Deputy Minister Elizabeth Thabethe is in Algeria to expose South African companies to trade opportunities on the continent. “The trade mission is also expected to expose South African companies to … [Read more...]
Impressive tourism figures
May 9, 2013 By
Pretoria – The tourism industry has been congratulated on the impressive tourism figures which show that South Africa continues to be an attractive international tourism destination. Tourism is one of the country’s six job drivers in … [Read more...]
South Africa a major sporting destination
May 9, 2013 By
Pretoria – South Africa has once again proved to the world it is a destination of choice for major sporting events after hosting a successful Africa Nations Cup (Afcon), says South African Football Association (Safa) President, … [Read more...]
Germany a crucial agricultural investor
May 9, 2013 By
Pretoria – Germany remains an important agricultural investment partner for South Africa – Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson said on Monday. “… Germany is quite important to the South African … [Read more...]
Argus Cycle Tour 2013
May 9, 2013 By
On the 10th March I took part in the 36th Pick ‘n Pay Cape Argus Cycle Tour, along with 35000 other cyclists. It was the first time that I participated in a cycling race (runner here). To say I was nervous would be an understatement. … [Read more...]
Policies draw tourists to SA
May 9, 2013 By
Pretoria – Cabinet says the overwhelming inflow of tourists to South Africa was a result of the success of policies aimed at entrenching South Africa’s status as a major international tourism and business events destination. This follows a … [Read more...]
Eksteen and Obrien take IMPI
May 9, 2013 By
Claude Eksteen (North Beach, Durban) and Anita Obrien (Kameeldrift West, North West Province) were the first men’s and women’s contestants respectively to complete all twenty-five signature obstacles of the New Balance IMPI Elite Race on … [Read more...]
