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Supporting Science Education One Key to a Prosperous South Africa

YoopyaMay 8, 2013August 18, 20240

As Africa emerges as the latest continent to experience vigorous economic growth, the demand for science and engineering education is clearly obvious. One should not

Witnessing a South African healer at work

YoopyaMay 7, 2013September 2, 20240

She lets out a piercing cry, her body starts shaking violently, her hands are clapping to the rhythm of large African drums – she is

South Africa ‘secrecy bill’ approved by parliament

YoopyaApr 26, 2013November 10, 20240

South African MPs have approved a controversial media bill after a three-year battle over the legislation. Dubbed the “secrecy bill”, lawmakers say the Protection of

Troubled South Africa debates impact of white rule

YoopyaApr 12, 20130

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Few South Africans have the moral stature of retired archbishop Desmond Tutu, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate who campaigned against apartheid and

How rich is Nelson Mandela?

YoopyaApr 11, 2013June 30, 20240

No one seems to know what the former president is worth, and questions on the subject are almost taboo He is Africa’s most famous man, the

Desmond Tutu wins $1.7 million Templeton Prize

YoopyaApr 4, 20130

(Reuters) – South African anti-apartheid campaigner Desmond Tutu has won the 2013 Templeton Prize worth $1.7 million for helping inspire people around the world by

Zuma tribute to South Africa troops killed in CAR

YoopyaApr 3, 20130

South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma has paid tribute to 13 soldiers killed in the recent rebellion in the Central African Republic (CAR). At the memorial

South Africa’s Zuma rejects criticism of Central African mission

YoopyaApr 2, 20130

(Reuters) – South African President Jacob Zuma on Tuesday defended his decision to send troops to Central African Republic, saying 13 soldiers killed by rebels

Nelson Mandela hospital stay enters sixth day

YoopyaApr 1, 20130

Former President Nelson Mandela is spending a sixth day in hospital where he is being treated for a recurring bout of pneumonia. Doctors reported “a

Nelson Mandela begins third day in South Africa hospital

YoopyaMar 30, 20130

Nelson Mandela is spending a third day in a South African hospital for treatment of a lung infection, with no details yet on how long