- ...that the sign language interpreter for the state memorial service of Nelson Mandela (mourners pictured) made meaningless hand gestures that did not reflect established signs?
- ...that, as in Brazil, families of crime victims in South Africa have successfully campaigned for the establishment of a national forensic DNA database?
- ...that traditional shweshwe fabric made in South Africa was previously imported from Europe and popularised by 19th century German settlers and a Sotho king?