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South Africa Aims to Impress at International Film Festival


South Africa will have a strong presence at this year's Cannes Film Festival, showcasing 12 feature films and eight documentaries at what will be the 65th annual event.

Caught in the Net - Enter Now!


AllAfrica wants to show the world where and how bed nets are being put to good use.

So, get out your camera or phone and send us your best shot of someone "caught in the net".

There will be voting to find a favourite - and a surprise for the winner. But participating in the fight against malaria makes everyone a winner.

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