Liaison Office of South Africa

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16 Days of Activism against abuse Imagine if, for 16 days, there was no rape, no child abuse. The 16 Days of Activism campaign challenges South Africans to declare a truce on violence against women and children - and, ultimately, to make it a permanent one.

           SUSPENSION OF TRANSIT VISA

A torch of peace has been lit at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Tuesday to mark this year's 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children campaign, which is themed: "Don't look away, act against abuse".

The draw for the 2009 Fifa Confederations Cup - featuring 2010 World Cup host South Africa, world champions Italy and the six reigning continental champions - takes place in Johannesburg on Saturday. Tickets for the 16-match tournament go on sale on the same day.

Cameron van der Burgh continued South Africa's recent successes in the FINA Swimming World Cup, claiming the men's overall title after the conclusion of the 2008 series in Berlin on the weekend, while Kathryn Meaklim finished third in the women's overall standings.

Hundreds of mourners gathered at the Coca-Cola Dome in Johannesburg on Saturday to say their last goodbyes to "Mama Africa". Miriam Makeba's passing has left a great void among millions of South Africans who grew up with her songs and drew inspiration from her spirited resistance against oppression.

The 2010 Fifa World Cup will present huge opportunities for businesses, especially emerging entrepreneurs, in South Africa's tourism industry, a new report finds.

Telkom has announced the sale of a 15% stake in cellular operator Vodacom, worth R22.5-billion, to multinational cellular operator Vodafone by the first half of 2009, which will also result in Vodacom becoming one of the largest South African companies listed on the JSE.

South Africa is to host a regional summit on Sunday to discuss the renewed outbreak of violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the stalled power-sharing deal in Zimbabwe.

UK-based multinational telecoms company BT has unveiled an empowerment deal, under which Sekunjalo Investments will acquire a 30% stake in the company's South African business for R27-million in cash.