The Department of Science and Technology will this week host a week-long expo to raise public awareness and understanding of the Indigenous Knowledge System (IKS).

The IKS Expo, which kicks off on Monday at the Durban International Convention Centre (ICC), will be opened by Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor.

Through the IKS Expo, the department hopes to raise public awareness and understanding of IKS in South Africa. Indigenous knowledge is described as facts about medicinal plants, indigenous games, indigenous food crops and musical instruments to mention but a few.
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It’s that time of year again when film enthusiasts can satisfy their motion picture mania. The 31^st Durban International Film Festival runs from the 22 July to 1 August promising eleven days of cinematic indulgence.

In the festival’s wide selection of films from around the world is a selection of thrilling, edgy, thought-provoking and downright funny films from India and the Indian diaspora.

Zooming in on political accountability, Peepli Live explores the realities of poverty-stricken farmers whose only way out is committing suicide so that their families may receive government compensation. This surprisingly hilarious film was produced by the legendary Indian actor Aamir Khan.

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Interview as part of Mile.org.za’s ‘Innovations in Local Sustainability’ project.

Interview as part of Mile.org.za’s ‘Innovations in Local Sustainability’ project.

Chatsworth has organised a celebratory day to honour former president Nelson Mandela, who turns 92 next Sunday.

The Chatsworth Youth Centre, the Lenny Naidu Development Institute (LNDI), Imagine Chatsworth and the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) have banded together for an event in recognition of the struggle hero and the part he played in bringing the 2010 World Cup to South African shores.

The event is planned for July 18, to coincide with Mandela’s birthday.

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