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2010

Invictus

January 12, 2010 · 0

in 2010, Brand South Africa Blog, Inspiration, Movies, Music, Poetry, Rainbow, South Africa

Invictus Morgan Freeman Madiba

Out of the night that covers me,
Black as the pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.
In the fell clutch of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed.
Beyond this place of wrath and tears
Looms but the Horror of the shade,
And yet [...]

A look into 2010 by Saint Germain

January 9, 2010 · 0

in 2010, Conscious Vibe, Consciousness, Guru

Channelled through Natalie Glasson
It is a great honour to be granted permission to come forth to you my friends and offer an insight into the changes that are and will occur on the Earth. Change is the most common lesson that is anchoring into the Earth and lives of many but there is so much [...]

The Manuscripts of Timbuktu Sunday 29 November at 5pm Pls RT

0 21 November 2009 2010

The Origins Centre at Wits University will be screening The Manuscripts of Timbuktu at their next monthly film evening on Sunday 29 November at 5pm. This film was directed by Zola Maseko who was born in exile, educated in Swaziland and Tanzania and is currently living in South Africa.
The film examines the life of [...]

Tagged as: Africa, culture, Movies

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Gearing Up For World Cup 2010

0 31 October 2009 2010
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With just 222 days to go to the second biggest sporting spectacular in the world, these headlines are making the news.
Our new Minister of Finance, Pravin Gordhan, has promised a great tournament, stating that next summer’s competition will provide a “uniquely South African” experience…
“Next year, as we invite the world to join us in a great [...]

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Help Me Become Brand South Africa Blog Resident Blogger

0 30 October 2009 2010

This sounds like my dream job. Writing about the many reasons South Africa, I think, is awesome, I want this job and I want you to help me get it.
On Wednesday evening I followed a tweet by @afromedia and eventually found out about this job, http://www.brandsouthafricablog.com/2009/10/29/wanted-a-few-great-bloggers/
In a conversation with @japies, I realise that I will [...]

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Sankofa – A Marimba Band Playing African Indigenous Instruments http://sankofa.co.za

0 28 August 2009 2010

My friend Samora asked me to help him with the online promotion of his band Sankofa.I’m starting with creating a WordPress blog at http://sankofa.co.za

Tagged as: bands, Music

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Welverdiend – A Village That Hopes to Benefit from 2010

0 29 July 2009 2010

My new best friend Sally wrote this blog post on Welverdiend, and asked if I could promote what she wrote. There’s nothing better I like doing than highlighting.
In addition to tours and craft sales, the village of Welverdiend has accomplished a huge coop and received a grant for about R4.2 million ZAR to build tourist [...]

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South Africa's 'ubuntu warriors'

0 18 June 2009 2010

http://www.southafrica.info/2010/volunteers-170609.htm
For some 4 000 South Africans, the Confederations Cup is not about sitting back and enjoying the feast of football on offer – it’s about working to ensure that the tournament is a success. And it’s an opportunity that none of them are taking for granted.

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Brazilians fall for Bloemfontein

0 18 June 2009 2010

http://www.southafrica.info/2010/brazil-170609.htm
Bloemfontein’s warmth and love of the game have received the highest praise, after an enjoyable few days spent in the “City of Roses” by Brazil’s superstar Seleçao at the start of the Fifa Confederations Cup.

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All roads lead to Rustenburg for Confed Cup clash

0 18 June 2009 2010

http://www.sa2010.gov.za/en/node/2365
Pretoria – Bafana Bafana will on Wednesday night lock horns with New Zealand in a must-win clash for the home side to keep their hopes of advancing to the next round alive.
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Cheaper Confeds tickets for disabled people

0 18 June 2009 2010

http://www.sa2010.gov.za/en/node/2366
Pretoria – People living with disabilities have been encouraged to make use of the opportunity available to them to access Fifa Confederations Cup tickets at lower prices.
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Tshwane satisfied with smooth operations of Confeds Cup

0 18 June 2009 2010

http://www.sa2010.gov.za/en/node/2363
Pretoria – The Tshwane Community Safety Department has expressed satisfaction with the smooth operations during the 2009 Confederations Cup match between Italy and the USA.
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Joyful, colourful Confed opener

0 16 June 2009 2010

http://www.southafrica.info/2010/confed-opening.htm
The 2009 Fifa Confederations Cup kicked off at Ellis Park stadium in Johannesburg on Sunday with an opening ceremony bursting with youthful exuberance and African flair, bringing the tournament’s slogan, “Ke Nako” (It’s Time), to life in spectacular fashion.

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Iraq, 'own save' hold Bafana to a draw

0 16 June 2009 2010

http://www.southafrica.info/news/sport/football-confederations-150609.htm
South Africa and Iraq played to a goalless draw in the opening match of the 2009 Fifa Confederations Cup, with the Asian champions intent on playing defensively, and Bafana Bafana’s best chance at a goal stopped by the unluckiest of “own saves”.

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Confederations Cup by numbers

0 16 June 2009 2010

http://www.southafrica.info/2010/confed-facts.htm
The eighth edition of the Confederations Cup kicked off in South Africa on Sunday. Take a look behind the numbers at the past, present and future of Fifa’s “Festival of Champions”.

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Confederations Cup: Tshwane ready to play!

0 16 June 2009 2010

http://www.sa2010.gov.za/en/node/2359
Statement by the Strategic Executive Director of the City of Tshwane’s Community Safety department on the safety plans for the Confederations Cup 2009:
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