Africa's oldest lesbian and gay event celebrates 20th Anniversary

Africa's oldest lesbian and gay event celebrates its 20th anniversary this week. The 2009 Joburg Pride Day and Parade will take place on Saturday October 3rd at Zoo Lake Sports Club under the theme of 'You Need...

U.S. Embassy Shuts Down Facilities in South Africa

UPDATE: All US government facilities will remain closed on Wednesday for a second day.  They will also be closed Thursday, September 24, 2009 for Heritage Day, a South African National holiday. Sharon...

SA chief issues Semenya apology

The suspence of sex of SA sportsman(or woman) is over. " Athletics South Africa's (ASA) president Leonard Chuene has apologised for denying knowledge of gender tests conducted on runner Caster Semenya. ASA is carrying out an inquiry into their handling of the affair and...

Canadian refugee decision racist: ANC

A source has stated that the Canadian Immigration an Refugee Board has granted refugee status to a white South African because they believe there was clear and convincing evidence that the South African government...

USA almost makes Confederation Cup History - But Brazil wins 3-2

Oddmakers had Brazil winning the final of the Confederation Cup by 4-0.  In an exciting match in Johannesburg, South Africa, Brazil overcame a 2-0 deficit and beat the hard fighting US team 3-2.  Only one...

Brazil joins USA in Conferation Cup Final

David met Goliath this afternoon in the second semifinal of the Confederation Cup.  With FIFA rankings over 70 apart.  Brasil was the clear favourite.  This is not how this hard fought game...

FIFA Confederations Cup 2009: Brazil vs Italy, Egypt vs USA

Today, June 21, 2009, the semifinalists of the 2009 Confederations Cup were determined in South Africa. The day featured two key matches: 1.    Brazil versus the 2006 FIFA World Cup champions Italy,...

Ike Macina's smme's PODCAST PART.1

Ike Macina's smme's PODCAST PART.1Ike Macina is an intrepreneur and author of “D.M.M. Success Strategy Blueprint” podcasts.He is also a business consultant for over 20 years.He's been researching various techniques and methods to help people and...

Will Blue J’s Band Provide Solace from Political Leaders’ Oops!

Music never reaches a dead end, if there is anything to go by it endlessly replenishes itself to fulfil our need to find purpose and solace in our own empty existence. As it, continuously evolves with time and...

Hard Times Never Last

I would not help, but notice that with change come new opportunities, challenges and a shift in human paradigm. The fact that 80% of humanity is struggling to make ends meet there is hope and optimism that change will lift our spirits to see beyond adversity.Last month I...

Corporate's perpy tentacles - the consultants and ground staff

Being harassed on different levels as a Targeted individual (Ti), includes being abused by the corporate's perpy tentacles - the consultants and ground staff.   I experienced extrememly bad service from Vodafone.   It took 3 weeks and 5 hours of speaking to...

Jacob Zuma and ANC Head for South Africa Election Win

The leader of the African National Congress, Jacob Zuma, looks set to be South Africa's next president following a general election. " With about half of all ballots in, the ANC had about 66% of the vote. But it is still not clear whether the party will retain the...

Nelson Mandela Appears at ANC Rally

South Africa's ANC (African National Congress) pre-election campaign rally turned into a celebration of surprise guest Nelson Mandela. For many in South Africa, Mandela is a symbol of what the ANC should be, before...

Dalai Lama denied S Africa visa, won't attend peace conference

The South African Department of Foreign Affairs has denied the Dalai Lama permission to attend a peace conference in Johannesburg. The Tibetan spiritual leader and Nobel laureate was denied entry due to concerns...

Miss World 2008 Crowns Siberian Winner

Ksenia Sukhinova, a 21-year-old student from Siberia, has been crowned Miss World 2008. This year's show, held in Johannesburg, South Africa, set a new record in viewership — it was watched by "more than a...

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