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SA President Zuma' talks the walk' at ANC Centenary Celebration

Zuma received a resounding welcome from about 20 000 members at the BCM stadium as he started the second leg of the provincial centenary celebrations...

by Zilba Raubach in South Africa on 21/01/2012

Politics

President Jacob Zuma at ANC Centenary Celebrations – South Africa

In oppressive heat of Bloemfontein's Vodacom stadium (Free State, South Africa) on Sunday, 8 January, 2012 – South African President Jacob Zuma...

by Zilba Raubach in South Africa on 08/01/2012

Society

Celebrities attend 151st L'Ormarins Queens Plate - South Africa

Celebrities and socialites at the 151st running of the L'Ormirans Queens Plate equestrian event. Cape Town, South Africa. 7th January 2012

by Ian Goodes in South Africa on 07/01/2012

21/01/2012 - SA President Zuma' talks the walk' at ANC Centenary Celebration - South Africa - Zuma received a resounding welcome from...
08/01/2012 - President Jacob Zuma at ANC Centenary Celebrations – South Africa - South Africa - In oppressive heat of Bloemfontein...
07/01/2012 - Celebrities attend 151st L'Ormarins Queens Plate - South Africa - South Africa - Celebrities and socialites at the 151st...
02/01/2012 - The annual Cape Twist Minstrels Carnival underway - Cape Town - South Africa - This Carnival kicks off every New Year...
31/12/2011 - New Year's Eve - Cape Town Waterfront - South Africa - The New Year's celebration at...
28/12/2011 - Anti-govenment rally promotes climate justice - Durban - South Africa - Members of the Left Democratic Front of...
18/12/2011 - National South African Minister promises arts academy for EC - South Africa - Arts and Culture Minister Paul...
18/12/2011 - Buyel'Ekhaya Annual Music Festival - South Africa - Musicians perform at the Buyel'...
15/12/2011 - ANC President Jacob Zuma warns Eastern Cape ANC rebels - South Africa - ANC President Jacob Zuma warned...
09/12/2011 - The Freshlyground 10 Year Anniversary 'Love No Hate Tour' - Cape Town - South Africa - The Freshlyground, 10 Year Anniversary...

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SA President Zuma' talks the walk' at ANC Centenary Celebration
Zuma received a resounding welcome from about 20 000 members at the BCM stadium as he started the second leg of the provincial centenary celebrations in the Eastern Cape province, which...
President Jacob Zuma at ANC Centenary Celebrations – South Africa
In oppressive heat of Bloemfontein's Vodacom stadium (Free State, South Africa) on Sunday, 8 January, 2012 – South African President Jacob Zuma acknowledged factionalism and "...
Celebrities attend 151st L'Ormarins Queens Plate - South Africa
Celebrities and socialites at the 151st running of the L'Ormirans Queens Plate equestrian event. Cape Town, South Africa. 7th January 2012
The annual Cape Twist Minstrels Carnival underway - Cape Town
This Carnival kicks off every New Year with more than 13 000 brightly dressed minstrels as they dance through the city centre singing traditional songs and playing banjos. South Africa....
New Year's Eve - Cape Town Waterfront
The New Year's celebration at Waterfront, Cape Town was filled with music and fireworks. Cape Town, South Africa. 1st January 2012
Anti-govenment rally promotes climate justice - Durban
Members of the Left Democratic Front of South Africa blow vuvuzelas while taking action during the Climate Justice Rally. South Africa. 3rd December 2011
Deno with solidarity
A woman standing with police during rally demanding to save the earth during UNFCCC in Durban. South Africa. 3rd December 2011
Anti Nuclear Demonstration
Demonstrators gather for an anti-nuclear rally in Durban UNFCCC. South Africa. 3rd December 2011
Julius Malema - An unlikely leader
Julius Sello Malema is a South African politician, and the former president of the African National Congress Youth League. Malema occupies a controversial position in South African publ...
Buyel'Ekhaya Annual Music Festival
Musicians perform at the Buyel'Ekhaya Annual Music Festival held at the Buffalo City, Buffalo Park Cricket grounds. The festival has been in existence since 2009. East London, Sout...
National South African Minister promises arts academy for EC
Arts and Culture Minister Paul Mashatile says his department will build an arts academy for the Eastern Cape next year. East London, South Africa. 18th December 2011
ANC President Jacob Zuma warns Eastern Cape ANC rebels
ANC President Jacob Zuma warned Eastern Cape members during an Eastern Cape provincial general conference. Alice, South Africa. 15th December 2011
The Freshlyground 10 Year Anniversary 'Love No Hate Tour' - Cape Town
The Freshlyground, 10 Year Anniversary 'Love No Hate Tour', performs at the Cape Town International Convention Center. South Africa. 9th December 2011
Statement of Dr. Izabella Teixeira to the COP17 plenary
Dr. Izabella Teixeira, Minister of Environment of Brazil, during COP17. The 17th Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change starts in...
Mr. Chris Huhne speaks at the COP17 plenary
Statement of Mr. Chris Huhne, Secretary of State of Energy and Climate Change of United Kingdom, during the COP17 plenary. Durban, South Africa. 8th December 2011
Lil Wayne world tour in Cape Town
'Hip Hop King' Lil Wayne performs at the Bellville Velodrome, 30 km away from Cape Town on his first stop in South Africa as a part of his world tour. Bellville, South Africa....
Sardines in Hout Bay -  Western Cape
For the past week, sardines have been trapped along the Atlantic coast. They have moved into Houtbay and surrounding areas causing fish fever for fishermen, seals and dolphins. Cape Tow...
Ajax Cape Town vs Bloemfontein Celtic 2-0
Ajax Cape Town won 2-0 Bloemfontein Celtic at the Greenpoint Stadium. George Maluleka and Matthew Booth scored 1 goal each. Cape Town, South Africa. 4th December 2011
Gale force winds fuel spectacular kitesurfing acrobatics
Professional Kitesurfers Kevin Langeree (Holland), Nick Jacobsen (Danmark), and S.A. Graham Howes, James Busse and Luke McGillewie brave gale force winds for their spectacular aerial ac...
Activists for climate change set up 'Occupy COP17'
Activists have set up an 'Occupy COP17' forum in response to the current framework and debate on dealing with climate change currently held in South Africa. Durban. 1st Decemb...

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Greetings all I am looking

Greetings all
I am looking for contacts or sites that can inform me when some newsworthy happenings are going on, I am interested in things like riots and protests and similiar.
Any help will be appreciated,
Thanks

I will be in Cape Town on

I will be in Cape Town on 24/03/10. If there are any team members interested in getting together please contact me on googlephotographer@hotmail.co.uk

Hi team africa, I'll be

Hi team africa,
I'll be travelling to Johannesburg next month and would love to get in touch with any SA contributors beforehand to exchange ideas, ask questions, get the lowdown, arrange a meetup and so on :)
Would be great to hear from you, either on here or through email at karolinatagaris at gmail.com
Happy snapping!

Its been announced that the

Its been announced that the Municipal Workers Union have rejected the latest pay offer. The strikes and protests are set to continue. Pls send in reports and images!

Protests at the Green Point

Protests at the Green Point Stadium (Cape Town) seem to follow the
pattern of starting at the stadium & then marching to the Parade bus
terminal.