North Korea’s highest court sentenced an American tourist who allegedly attempted to steal a propaganda banner from a restricted area of his hotel to 15 years of hard labour in prison. Otto Warmbier, a 21-year-old University of Virginia undergraduate student, was convicted and sentenced in a one-hour trial Wednesday morning at the North’s Supreme Court. […] … [Read more...] about North Korea sentences American to 15 years’ hard labour
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Celebrating 20 Years of South Africa’s Constitution
The Ichikowitz Family Foundation in partnership with Constitution Hill celebrates 20 years of South Africa’s Constitution by unveiling a unique multi-media exhibition, immortalising people, places and events which laid the foundations for the country’s democracy that culminated in its renowned Constitution. This innovative multi-media experience IT’S A FINE LINE combines … [Read more...] about Celebrating 20 Years of South Africa’s Constitution
I want to know the truth, says sister of MK operative missing for 33 years
The sister of Nokuthula Simelane, an uMkhonto we Sizwe operative who went missing in 1983 after she was kidnapped, says she wants to know the truth. Read the full article by here: Articles relating to Places | johannesburg Submit and get free press releases here: MyPR Free Press Release. Click HERE to submit your Johannesburg or Gauteng Press Release. Read more on: … [Read more...] about I want to know the truth, says sister of MK operative missing for 33 years
Diamonds found in Johannesburg more than 80 years ago reveal how the ancient …
Diamonds found in Johannesburg more than 80 years ago reveal how the ancient … The three diamonds, which were extracted from the 3 billion-year-old Witwatersrand Supergroup – the rock formation that is host to the famous Johannesburg gold mines – were investigated by Dr. Katie Smart, Prof. Susan Webb and Prof. Lewis Ashwal from … Read more on … [Read more...] about Diamonds found in Johannesburg more than 80 years ago reveal how the ancient …
Reflecting on my five years at Ogilvy Public Relations
In the last five years, I’ve witnessed pivotal moments and historical events occur in South Africa including the hosting of the 2010 World Cup soccer tournament, the headway of democratic progress heralding 20 years of liberation and the passing of our most honoured and loved president, Nelson Mandela. So says Kajsa Claude, head of Client Services at Ogilvy PR. Read … [Read more...] about Reflecting on my five years at Ogilvy Public Relations
