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Princess Charlene attends London Paralympic Games 2012


Princess Charlene and Prince Albert attended the opening of the Paralympic Games in London. Pic source: Prince's Palace of Monaco

Princess Charlene and Prince Albert have enjoyed a busy and successful few days in the UK. The Monaco Royal Couple attended the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games in London on Wednesday August 29, and visited the Olympic village the following day. They also attended the Variety Children’s Charity presentation of a bus to a Greenhill Primary [...]

Natalie Du Toit Wins First Gold for SA


Natalie du Toit Paralympics 2012 Source: Facebook

Congratulations to Natalie du Toit who won South Africa’s first gold medal at the London 2012 Paralympics yesterday! She clocked a winning time of 1 minute 09.30 seconds in the women’s 100 m butterfly final. The Capetonian swimmer, whose left leg was amputated in 2001 following an accident, has already been congratulated by South Africa’s [...]

A bit of South Africa in London


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Team South Africa, as well as those citizens going to London to show their support, will be welcomed at the Ekhaya Hospitality Centre, a home away from home for the duration of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Ekhaya Hospitality Centre will be run by a host of national government departments during the sporting spectacular – Sport and [...]

The simple palate of Nelson Mandela


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As the world prepares to honour Nelson Mandela on his 94th birthday, many wonder what meal would mean the most to the former statesman on this great day. Xoliswa Ndoyiya was Nelson Mandela’s personal cook for 20 years; a career that began two years after the former statesman was released from prison in 1990 after [...]

Reflections on Nelson Mandela London Launch Invitation


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The Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund UK cordially invites you to the London launch and book exhibition of “Reflections on Nelson Mandela by Antoinette Haselhorst” at Chinawhite, 4 Winsley St, London on Thursday 29th March 2012.   If you are able to attend this event please RSVP to publicity@titanemail.com as soon as possible. Entry to the event is free of [...]

Go on a Trek with Starfish Charity in 2012


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The Starfish Foundation in the UK is calling on supporters to make 2012 a year to remember by taking on an epic trek challenge! By signing up to a DoItForCharity trek, you can experience one of the fantastic destinations available and raise money for Starfish to change the lives of children affected by HIV/AIDS in southern Africa. Treks [...]

A Taste of Soweto Tour


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Submitted by The Past Experiences Team 3rd March 2012- A Taste of Soweto. Unique public transport and walking tour We have an absolutely fantastic tour coming up this weekend, its a great way to experience Soweto and the CBD (like a local) and is also at a budget price. Take a look and booking is [...]

TUKS Alumni Events in Australia


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The University of Pretoria is hosting free events for its former students and their partners in various cities in Australia. See below for details (in English and Afrikaans). TuksAlumni-netwerkfunksies in Australië Alumni van die Universiteit van Pretoria (UP) en hul metgeselle word vriendelik uitgenooi na ‘n netwerk-skemerkelkfunksie in een van die volgende stede in Australië [...]

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