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Styled as a reference dictionary, this guide provides a simple and comprehensive source of information for those writing in and about South Africa. It includes the spellings and explanations of difficult and obscure words, terms, and names in international use and specific to South Africa, such as "fofie slide", "imbizo", and "Tweede Nuwejaar", as well as suggested usage notes. Also included are format guides for press releases, letters and e-mail, and the contact details of media and communication bodies.