South African President Jacob Zuma, today, concluded his visit to Kampala, Uganda, where he attended the 15th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union which started on 24 July 2010. In his address at the summit he conveyed his condolences to the Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and the people of Uganda for thetragic terrorist attack that happened at the end of the World Cup. He indicated that the terrorist attack was “not just directed at the people of Uganda alone but was directed at all the people of the continent and the... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Tuesday, July 27th 2010 |
Artist Estie Serfontein presents Fine Line, her Masters Exhibition this Saturday, at Artspace Warehouse in Fairland, Johannesburg. Serfontein is completing her Masters in Fine Art at the University of Pretoria. Interested by the postmodern contemporary culture and the diversities thereof, the artist’s interest lies in the identity of the postmodern individual and the formulation thereof. With reference to post-colonial identity and the undeniable presence of cultural fusion, the idea that our identities adapt to suit our surroundings is embraced. Additionally, if we exist in a certain cultural space aspects of this space will be simulated into our identity and vice... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Tuesday, July 27th 2010 |
Thesis Social Jam Session (TSJS) is turning two (2) years old, it has stood the test of time and is still going strong. TSJS, have changed and upped the game when it comes to eventing in Soweto and the whole creative lifestyle of this wonderful hoodburb. The best way to celebrate this event is with the masses who have watched it grow. From being inspired by a podcast by Gilles Peterson to flying …over to Switzerland, TSJS has grown big. The line up is best suited for a big occasion like this. President of Party People DJ Kenzhero will be... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Tuesday, July 27th 2010 |
South Africa’s Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele has received a report from an independent Task Team appointed on 8 February 2010 to investigate allegations of mismanagement at the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC). The Task Team, chaired by Mrs. Riah Phiyega (a past Group Executive for Absa Bank Limited as well as Transnet), presented its report to Minister Ndebele in Pretoria earlier today. Key findings of the Task Team include irregular expenditure, inappropriate procurement procedures and unauthorized use of eNaTIS transaction fees. Minister Ndebele is said to be studying the report as well as the recommendations, which will be presented at... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Tuesday, July 27th 2010 |
Visit the Cape Town Book Fair if you are in Cape Town, South Africa, On 31. July at 12pm, Denis Goldberg will be reading his book,The Mission: A Life for Freedom in South Africa, which tells the story of his life, which is also the story about the long and troubled road to democracy.
Publish Date: Tuesday, July 27th 2010 |
