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After months of intense development we are proud to announce the official public release of the Valente Online CMS-Maestro, an open source php content management system. Developed and maintained by Valente Online, a South African web development company. Valente Online was established and is run using open source software exclusively. We strongly believe in the potential of open source technology and systems. It was therefore only natural to release the Valente Online CMS-Maestro under the GPLv3 open source license, in the hopes that our contribution to the open source collective will be useful in promoting the utilization and adoption of open source software as main stream.
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As modern civilization takes away more natural habitats to build homes, malls and factories, there is still an escape from all the city madness in a magical world of ecological wonder that lies in the remote stretch between Port Elizabeth and Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. It is a game reserve that is internationally known and has received numerous awards for its ability to combine luxury accommodation with effective and innovative conservation projects, offering guests a truly unforgettable wildlife experience. It is Shamwari Game Reserve. And recently it has again given South Africa reason to be proud.
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The OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa, has recently been flooded with the arrival of a hundred and fifteen of the world’s most beautiful women. Representing countries from all corners of the globe, these beauties, and Miss World hopefuls, gracefully entered the country to attend the various functions and events leading up to the competition. Johannesburg, the tourism industry and its governing bodies, have been pulling out all the stops to ensure that the Miss World finalists enjoy a memorable visit to South Africa.
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Eco-lodges have become a vital part of conservation, tourism and support systems for local communities. To be recognized as an eco-lodge, establishments must fulfill a few requirements. Not only must the lodge be able to provide good service and great comfort, but their initiative must be to look for environmentally friendly ways to operate, such as using recyclable materials and causing the least amount of disruption to the environment. They must use the cultural aspects of their location in the lodge and encourage the local community in using their traditions and the conservation of the natural surroundings to derive an income from the tourism industry.
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In 1996, Virgin UK launched the first Virgin Festival and it has been a growing success ever since. It is hosted in Hylands Park (Chelmsford) and Weston Park (Staffordshire) and this year alone more than a hundred and eighty thousand Virgin Festival enthusiasts attended the music festival, which is held annually in August. The festival later spread to countries such as Canada, the United States of America and Australia, and finally, the Virgin Festival will be launched in South Africa this December.
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KwaZulu Natal is a popular province in South Africa amongst both local and international travelers. Its diversity and strong culture can be seen throughout the various cities and towns, and due to its coastal location it also attracts a great number of water sport enthusiasts. Recently at the Cityscape Dubai Expo, Ruwaad Holdings, an international development company, unveiled their latest project called AmaZulu World in South Africa. It is set to be the largest development project ever seen in Africa, and Ruwaad Holdings are extremely excited about their newest challenge.
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The Cape Town International Kite Festival is a popular family event that is organized by Cape Mental Health each year to bring awareness to the people they assist on a daily basis. They are a non-profit organization that offers their services to community members, both children and adults, who suffer from mental disabilities. They reach out to these community members free of charge, teaching them skills and helping them carve a life for themselves. And the Cape Town International Kite Festival is an extension of the services they provide, to bring joy and fun to thousands of festival visitors.
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With South Africa’s iconic Table Mountain as a back-drop, the Air Force Base Ysterplaat, Cape Town, will be hosting Africa Aerospace and Defence 2008 from 17 to 21 September. Under the theme of “Rising to New Dimensions” the event will showcase local, regional and global suppliers of civil, military and security systems, products, components and services. With three days devoted to the trade and two days welcoming the public, this prestigious event promises to be one of the best air shows to take place on African soil.
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