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By Luyanda Makapela

Pretoria - Messages of congratulations, tributes and good wishes are pouring in from South Africans and influential leaders alike in all walks of life, for former President Nelson Mandela on his 90th birthday.

President Thabo Mbeki extended his message on behalf of the entire nation to the internationally revered statesman and former political prisoner on Friday.

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By Nthambeleni Gabara

Pretoria - There is a need to look at the human rights discourse and the African belief system in a complementary light, according to the National Heritage Council (NHC).

Speaking at the two-day national debate to address African cultural practices and human rights on Thursday, NHC Chief Executive Officer, Sonwabile Mancotywa said reinforcing the message of human rights with an equal emphasis on Ubuntu is a point worth considering. ...

By Bathandwa Mbola

Nelspruit - Workers in the tourism industry are to get the opportunity to hone their skills at accredited service providers through the newly launched Adult Basic Education and Training (ABET)-Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Education and Training Authority (THETA ) Tourism Programme.

The programme aims to contribute to the improvement of skills and to bring skills to the unemployed, or those wanting to be employed, in their sector. ...

By Michael Appel

Pretoria – A balance between government support and market competition is necessary for small businesses in South Africa and Brazil to grow.

Speaking to BuaNews at the meeting of small business development leaders from Brazil and South Africa to discuss cooperation, Technical Director of SEBRAE Luiz Carlos Barboza said in terms of public policy in Brazil, to support and grow Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs), it is important to ...

By Blessing Zulu and Jonga Kandemiiri

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