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Olympic opening amazes world

The London Olympics Opening Ceremony has amazed a worldwide audience with performers putting on a dazzling pageant celebrating all things British – from the industrial revolution to Mr Bean and James Bond leaping from a helicopter with the Queen.

The Braai Olympics

Support Team South Africa in the London 2012 Olympics by participating the Braai Olympics. It's easy to participate and you can do it in the comfort of your own home or the most suitable and compatable place you can find like a friends house.

Olympics TONIGHT!

All eyes will be on the grand symbolic opening ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games later this evening. The worldwide broadcast of the Olympic opening ceremony event already named "Isle of Wonder" will start at 9pm.

Happy Birthday Madiba!

On July 18 all South Africans, and indeed everybody in the world, have the opportunity to celebrate Nelson Mandela's 94th birthday. To do this we need to remember that our former president has done more for social cohesion, nation building and promoting national identity than anybody before him and most...

Are you a true Saffa?

What does it mean to be a real South African? In what they say is a world first, Brand South Africa, together with the Department of Arts and Culture, are now trying to find the answer to establish the Formula of a South African. The are calling this unique equation...

Zuma, illegals and cats

South Africa's Home Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma has called for the tightening of South Africa's immigration laws and suggested a revised Refugee Act to beef up the country's security. And we know if she needs any tips on how to go ridiculous on immigration laws, she can always catch...

Malema in London

Disgraced and expelled ANC Youth League president Julius Malema - better kown as old 'Juju' to his friends - will apparently address a networking event at the London Commonwealth Club on Friday evening

Banyana to make SA proud

Banyana Banyana skipper Amanda Dlamini says the team is ready to make the nation proud at the upcoming 2012 London Olympics. "The nation can expect full participation from us at the Olympic Games as we are committed to perform to the best of our abilities and we've set goals as...

SA leads in responsible tourism

The first country in the world to include Responsible Tourism as government policy in 1996 and currently the only globally-recognised Fair Trade tourist destination, South Africa played a fitting role leading the discussion at the International Conference 'Taking Responsibility for Tourism' at the South African High Commission, London.

SA Olympic team ready

With just over a month before the opening of the 2012 Olympics, work is underway to ensure that Team South Africa will do the country proud at the games. The London Olympic Games will take place from 27 July to 12 August, followed by the Paralympic Games to be held...

Comrades winner positive for stimulant

The 2012 Comrades marathon winner, Ludwick Mamabolo, has tested positive for the banned stimulant methylhexaneamine, the South Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) confirmed on Tuesday. According to SAIDS, Mamabolo could face a two-year ban and be stripped of his title if found guilty by an independent tribunal.

Stay off London’s roads

Us Saffas just love to drive. No matter how good the public transport, some of us just cannot leave our cars alone. But be warend - not during the London Olympics. Central London will be a no-go zone for motorists during the Games. Transport for London (TfL) set out detailed...

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