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The state of the nation address given in South Africa - Cape Town

The state of the nation address, at the annual opening of Parliament, is an address to the nation by the President of the Republic of South Africa....

by Jordi Matas in South Africa on 09/02/2012

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Red Carpet at state of the nation address in South Africa - Cape Town

The State of the Nation Address, at the annual opening of Parliament, is an address to the nation by the President of the Republic of South Africa....

by Jordi Matas in South Africa on 09/02/2012

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Il Divo performing in South Africa - Cape Town

Internationally acclaimed operatic pop group Il Divo have included South Africa in their 4th World Tour schedule spanning 6 continents. In Cape Town...

by Jordi Matas in South Africa on 08/02/2012

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Red Carpet at state of the nation address in South Africa - Cape Town
The State of the Nation Address, at the annual opening of Parliament, is an address to the nation by the President of the Republic of South Africa. 9th February 2012
The state of the nation address given in South Africa - Cape Town
The state of the nation address, at the annual opening of Parliament, is an address to the nation by the President of the Republic of South Africa. It focuses on the current political a...
Il Divo performing in South Africa - Cape Town
Internationally acclaimed operatic pop group Il Divo have included South Africa in their 4th World Tour schedule spanning 6 continents. In Cape Town they performed at the Grand West...
Brazil awards airports concessions for 24.5 billion BRL - Sao Paulo
Brazil awards three airports concessions for 24.5 billion BRL .The periods of the concessions were differentiated by airport: 20 years for Guarulhos, 25 years for Brasilia and 30 years ...
Umoja Africa dancers at Peacock Theater during a rehearsal break
Members of the Umoja Africa dance group take a break from rehearsals outside the Peacock Theater. London, UK. 4th February 2012
Beauty of Africa dance group at social enterprise iRock launch
'Beauty of Africa' dance group entertained guests at the social enterprise iRock launch event. The group were dressed in Zulu traditional costumes. London, United Kingdom. ...
BPDB-NTPC sign deal without fixing electricity tariff - Dhaka
Bangladesh Power Development Board has signed a joint venture deal with National Thermal Power Company of India to set up a coal-based power plant at Rampal without settling the power t...
Fourth edition of the Indian Art Fair - Delhi
The fourth edition of the Indian Art Fair is underway from the 26th to the 29th of January. This year the show is held in a new location at NSIC Exhibition Grounds in New Delhi. India. ...
Demonstration against Mugabe's Human Rights record in Zimbabwe
Members of the Zimbabwean Diaspora continue their demonstrations against the human rights abuses of the Mugabe regime. London, UK. 21st January 2012
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...
Sudanese children carry on with their daily lives - Nairobi
South Sudanese children carry their young brothers and sisters in their while adults watch. South Sudan. 19th May 2011
A portrait of Zimbabwe’s Economic Migrants - Gold Miners
To escape the desperate situation in Zimbabwe, Zimbabweans have been jumping the border into Mozambique to risk there lives for less than £2 a day illegally mining gold in the Chimanima...
Samiti's 25th Annual Dastkari Haat Craft Bazaar
18 African craftswomen from African Countries attend the Craft Skill Development and Natural Dye Workshop, supported by Ministry of External Affairs. Delhi, India. 15th January 2012
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 "...
Queen's Park Rangers to appoint new manager after sacking Neil Warnock
English Premier League club, Queens Park Rangers, hold talks with Mark Hughes for vacant manager's job at Loftus Road after sacking Neil Warnock. London, UK. 9th January 2012
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
London Celebrates 53 Years Of Cuban Revolution
A street rally at the Angel Islington celebrated 53 years of the Cuban revolution with speeches and collection of signatures demanding justice for the Cuban Five before a lecture and so...
Rev Jesse Jackson at St Paul's, Occupy London Tent University
Rev Jesse Jackson visited St Paul's Occupy London Tent University, and spoke about the Stephen Lawrence injustice, and the need for more equality social justice, including an incre...
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