News: South Africa

We have started to collect the most important news related to South Africa in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

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South Africa: news

Mbeki seeks to save Zimbabwe deal

Monday, October 13th 2008, 20:44
related countries: Zimbabwe
related places: Harare

Ex-South African President Thabo Mbeki arrives in Harare to try and salvage the power-sharing deal he brokered last month.
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UNHCR 'failed' S Africa migrants

Monday, October 13th 2008, 13:34
related places: May

South African civic organisations demand an inquiry into the UN refugee agency's handling of May's xenophobic attacks.
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ANC split is 'good for democracy'

Thursday, October 9th 2008, 9:01

The leader of South Africa's official opposition says she welcomes a split in the ruling party as good for democracy.
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Mbeki ally: ANC split inevitable

Wednesday, October 8th 2008, 15:41

It is inevitable that South Africa's ruling ANC party will split, a close ally of ex-President Thabo Mbeki tells the BBC.
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S Africa fear over killer disease

Wednesday, October 8th 2008, 11:25

More than 100 people in South Africa are under medical observation over suspected haemorrhagic fever fears.
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New era

Monday, October 6th 2008, 13:25

Is Dr Beetroot's fall a boost for South Africa's Aids fight?
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Businessmen deny Newcastle links

Friday, October 3rd 2008, 19:20
related places: Newcastle

Three South African businessmen linked with a possible £300m takeover of Newcastle deny being interested in the club.
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Mbeki 'will keep Zimbabwe role'

Friday, October 3rd 2008, 17:30
related countries: Zimbabwe

South African ex-President Thabo Mbeki agrees to continue to mediate in Zimbabwe's crisis.
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Mbeki urged to keep Zimbabwe role

Thursday, October 2nd 2008, 10:17
related countries: Zimbabwe

South Africa's new leader says his predecessor should continue to mediate in Zimbabwe as cabinet talks appear deadlocked.
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Anger at S Africa camp closures

Wednesday, October 1st 2008, 13:13

Medical charity MSF criticises the South African authorities for closing migrants camps over the last two days.
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S Africa's ANC 'will not split'

Tuesday, September 30th 2008, 12:25

South Africa's Finance Minister Trevor Manuel dismisses rumours of a split within the ruling party.
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SA joy at demise of 'Dr Beetroot'

Friday, September 26th 2008, 11:13

South African Aids activists rejoice as a new health minister replaces "Dr Beetroot".
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New S Africa president sworn in

Thursday, September 25th 2008, 22:56

South Africa's new president stresses continuity as he names his cabinet.
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Reed dance is 'sexist, outdated'

Thursday, September 25th 2008, 15:06

The Zulu reed dance is sexist and outdated, says South Africa's Young Communist League.
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Resignations shake up SA markets

Wednesday, September 24th 2008, 13:03

South African stock market traders are bracing themselves for further falls after finance minister Trevor Manuel's resignation this week.
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What now?

Tuesday, September 23rd 2008, 21:50

SA faces uncertain future after Mbeki's departure
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Resignations rock SA government

Tuesday, September 23rd 2008, 18:05

Eleven South African cabinet members resign, following President Thabo Mbeki, in a blow to ANC party unity.
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Toxic herbs 'kill 13 in S Africa'

Tuesday, September 23rd 2008, 10:26

Thirteen members of a South African family die after apparently taking herbal medicine.
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ANC confirms Mbeki's successor

Tuesday, September 23rd 2008, 8:25

South Africa's ruling party confirms deputy leader Kgalema Motlanthe will become the caretaker president.
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Cuddly leopard with green afro will be the 2010 World Cup mascot

Monday, September 22nd 2008, 23:03

Cuddly leopard with a green afro will be South Africa's mascot for the 2010 World Cup.
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Bye bye Mbeki

Monday, September 22nd 2008, 17:55

South African readers' views on losing their leader
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Zuma ally 'to be S Africa leader'

Monday, September 22nd 2008, 13:57

South Africa's ruling party nominates its deputy leader as caretaker president, sources say.
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Train crushes railway sex couple

Monday, September 22nd 2008, 12:29

A South African couple having sex on a railway track have been killed by a goods train, police say.
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South Africa president steps down

Sunday, September 21st 2008, 18:28

Thabo Mbeki tells South Africans he has tendered his resignation as president, effective as soon as a new leader is chosen.
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SA's Mbeki says he will step down

Saturday, September 20th 2008, 14:15

South Africa's president says he will resign, after the ANC orders him to quit amid claims he conspired against its chief.
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ANC in talks over Mbeki's future

Saturday, September 20th 2008, 0:08

South Africa's governing African National Congress is locked in crisis talks over whether to seek President Mbeki's resignation.
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SA leader lashes out at critics

Friday, September 19th 2008, 12:11

South Africa's President Thabo Mbeki condemns critics within the ANC who are meeting to discuss his future.
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Nigeria rebels 'blow up pipeline'

Friday, September 19th 2008, 10:25
related countries: Nigeria

Nigerian militants say they have blown up another oil pipeline, while freeing two South Africans.
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ANC leaders to discuss Mbeki role

Friday, September 19th 2008, 9:03

Leaders of South Africa's ruling party are meeting to discuss the future of President Thabo Mbeki.
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SA fury over Zuma ruling appeal

Wednesday, September 17th 2008, 16:13
related places: Zuma

A move to pursue charges against ANC leader Jacob Zuma sparks outrage in South Africa.
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Mbeki faces pressure to resign

Saturday, September 13th 2008, 13:23

South Africa's President Thabo Mbeki comes under renewed pressure to resign after judge clears his rival Jacob Zuma.
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Zuma's triumph

Saturday, September 13th 2008, 0:59

Dramatic moments in South Africa courtroom
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SA court rejects Zuma graft case

Friday, September 12th 2008, 18:04

A South African court rules a corruption case against ANC leader Jacob Zuma cannot go ahead.
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