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Aids-free generation possible, says UN

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

New York - Although 370 000 children are born with HIV each year, achieving an Aids-free generation is possible if the world steps up efforts to provide universal access to prevention, treatment and social protection, according to a new United Nations report released today.

South Africa marks World Aids Day

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Driefontein - Red ribbons and t-shirts carrying HIV and Aids messages are expected to be seen on every corner of Driefontein in Mpumalanga today where Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe and Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi will commemorate World Aids Day.

Improved access to ICT can boost Africa

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Cape Town - Improved access to the internet and other information and communication technology (ICT) can help Africa to meet its social and economic goals, says Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe.

Radebe clarifies Libyan arms sales

Monday, February 28, 2011

Pretoria - South Africa sold arms to Libya at a time when there was no evidence that there would be political unrest or violence in the North African country, Justice Minister Jeff Radebe says.

More needs to be done to achieve MDGs

Sunday, June 5, 2011

Pretoria - While there is progress in achieving the MDGs, International Relations Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane says more still needs to be done, especially among developing and least developed countries, to achieve the goals.

Somali pirates arrested off Madagascan coast

Monday, February 28, 2011

Antananarivo - Madagascan marines have arrested 12 Somali pirates and rescued 25 hostages on board the vessel M/V Aly Zoulficar, which was hijacked in October.