A refugee illegally crosses the border from Zimbabwe into South Africa. Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko A new book, Zimbabwe’s Migrants and South Africa’s Border Farms: The Roots of Impermanence, tells the story of the lives Zimbabweans build on commercial farms across the border, as they escape crises at home. This is an edited extract. South Africa’s great spinal road, the N1, runs … [Read more...] about The precarious road Zimbabweans travel to seek a new life in South Africa | The Conversation
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A blueprint for bringing local economies to life in South Africa | The Conversation
South Africa's local municipalities can do more to diversify their economies and push their products and services in high tech markets. ShutterstockSouth Africa needs a radical change in its approach to local economic development. Beyond social security and central government transfers, each district and local municipal area needs a clear plan to attract investment and … [Read more...] about A blueprint for bringing local economies to life in South Africa | The Conversation
Cape Town surgeon teams up with World Craniofacial Foundation for second round of life changing surgeries
In June 2015, Frank Graewe, a renowned reconstructive and micro-surgeon, teamed up with the World Craniofacial Foundation and Smile Foundation SA to perform life changing surgery for two young girls who suffered serious skull defects. Almost a year later, both girls are back in South Africa for their final surgery. Grace, an eight-year-old from Zambia, received ground-breaking … [Read more...] about Cape Town surgeon teams up with World Craniofacial Foundation for second round of life changing surgeries
Enjoy to the high life at The Cell C Johannesburg Polo Classic presented by Julius Baer
Autumn 2016 will see Johannesburg celebrate the sport of kings like it’s never seen it before, with the launch of the inaugural Cell C Johannesburg Polo Classic (CCJPC) presented by Julius Baer. Read more on: Media Update Submit your own Press Release or get free content for your publication. My Press Release (MyPR) provides free South African targeted content and press … [Read more...] about Enjoy to the high life at The Cell C Johannesburg Polo Classic presented by Julius Baer
Mixed emotions felt over Chibok ‘proof of life’…
Video: Transparency International Co-Founder Obiageli Ezekwesili says the ‘proof of life’ video gives reason to keep hoping someday the Chibok girls will be rescued. The post Mixed emotions felt over Chibok ‘proof of life’… appeared first on The Johannesburg Times. Read the full article by JHB Times News Desk here: The Johannesburg Times Submit and … [Read more...] about Mixed emotions felt over Chibok ‘proof of life’…
