Citrus exporter partners with Zuurberg race by Eastern Cape – MyPR: The SRCC Foundation Trust, who aim to improve the lives of the residents of the Sundays River Valley, have partnered with the PwC Great Zuurberg Trek mountain bike race. One of South Africa’s largest citrus exporters, the Sundays River Citrus Company, have announced a partnership with the PwC Great Zuurberg Trek mountain bike race. The boutique three-day event traverses 200km, part of which runs through the citrus orchards … [Read more...] about Citrus exporter partners with Zuurberg race
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Getting to grips with why race is still a divisive issue in South Africa
Getting to grips with why race is still a divisive issue in South Africa by Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University: Young South Africans are angry with the failure of the country to deal with racism. Reuters/Siphiwe SibekoThe title of South African newspaper editor Ferial Haffajee’s book, What If There Were No Whites In South Africa?, is provocative on many levels. The title alone is likely to evoke an emotional and visceral reaction from people across the colour divide. Responses could range … [Read more...] about Getting to grips with why race is still a divisive issue in South Africa
Women’s race to support terminally ill children
Women’s race to support terminally ill children by Port Elizabeth – MyPR: Maureen Lamb is thrilled by SPAR’s support. Photo: Full Stop Communication. Every entrant running next month’s SPAR Women’s Challenge will bring a dream to provide around-the-clock care for terminally ill children one step closer to reality. One of the event’s two beneficiaries, Northwood Children’s Hospice (NCH) in Mount Croix, was founded in 2010 to provide support, care and information for … [Read more...] about Women’s race to support terminally ill children
South African ‘born free’ students see the world through the prism of race
South African 'born free' students see the world through the prism of race by Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Articles: Racial tensions are becoming increasingly common among South African university students. EPAF A university rugby match degenerated into on-field brawls between black and white students. White Afrikaans-speaking students and black students traded blows over the University of Pretoria’s language policy. Some people are astonished that this is happening nearly 22 years … [Read more...] about South African ‘born free’ students see the world through the prism of race
IM South Africa 2016: race day re-lived – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: IM South Africa 2016: race day re-lived by Look Sharp in Lycra: It’s been more than a week since I completed my first Ironman, and a good chance to reflect on my achievement and look back on the day with a little more perspective. So here they are: my memories of 10 April, 2016. Race day re-lived. The day I became an Ironman! 03.20-04:50 Wakey wakey An early alarm, giving me plenty of time to get up and carry out the checklist of … [Read more...] about IM South Africa 2016: race day re-lived – Featured Blog
I Was Chinese So I Couldn’t Vote – #RaceFreeMonth
A MyPE.co.za 'Patrick Soon-Shiong' selected video for you: https://youtu.be/kAqBzMEef8U I Was Chinese So I Couldn't Vote | Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong | Larry King Now - Ora TV SUBSCRIBE to Larry King's YouTube Channel:http://bit.ly/131HuYM LA's richest man, Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, on growing up during apartheid in South Africa, and the legacy of Nelson Mandela. Watch the Full Interview Here: http://www.ora.tv/larrykingnow Click HERE to find more 'Patrick Soon-Shiong' … [Read more...] about I Was Chinese So I Couldn’t Vote – #RaceFreeMonth
Race is killing South African cricket
Race is killing South African cricket: One could start some years ago when Shaun Pollock attempted to persuade Ali Bacher that if something was not done to keep him, South Africa would lose the services of Kevin Pietersen. Bacher, who has much to live down from his role in the pirate tours ... Shaun Pollock - Read more on Politicsweb Shaun Pollock keen to see South Africa paceman Dale Steyn break Test record: Shaun Pollock believes Dale Steyn will break his South African Test … [Read more...] about Race is killing South African cricket
Media #RaceFreeMonth – Challenge Accepted
South Africa is a country extremely sensitive to race. Race is what divides us according to who we associate with, where we live, who we vote for and our immediate first impressions of people that we deal with. All South Africans carry the baggage of a devastating shared past that continues to be a huge stumbling block to the success of an incredible nation. For decades we were conditioned to think in terms of our skin colour. Apartheid preached that persons of colour were inferior. Such … [Read more...] about Media #RaceFreeMonth – Challenge Accepted
Dear South Africa (and SARU), Rugby is not about race
Before the Southern Kings vs Sharks game on Saturday evening (WON by the Southern Kings, who LOST 21-12 to the Sharks) Francois de Wet (Die Son sien alles) and I were having a chin wag about the old days - in Francois' case the old days don't extend much further than before the year 2000 whereas mine encompass a Gavin Cowley, Danie Gerber era. The Stormers Chiefs game was up on the big screen at the NMB Stadium and the name Kolisi was mentioned as we were discussing young Southern Kings … [Read more...] about Dear South Africa (and SARU), Rugby is not about race
Public Urged to Verify Identity of Census 2011 workers
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has appealed to the public to ensure that the people they allow into their homes during Census 2011 are indeed enumerators. Reacting to reports that two men robbed a house in Johannesburg on Monday after they posed as Census enumerators, Stats SA spokesperson Trevor Oosterwyk said the public could verify the identity of enumerators before inviting them into their homes. He said Census enumerators could be identified by the yellow t-shirts and shirts, … [Read more...] about Public Urged to Verify Identity of Census 2011 workers
