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.

World news related to South Africa – overview

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• December 5th 2009 – November 13th 2009
• November 13th 2009 – October 7th 2009
• October 6th 2009 – September 7th 2009
• September 6th 2009 – August 8th 2009
• August 7th 2009 – July 1st 2009
• June 30th 2009 – May 21st 2009
• May 20th 2009 – April 22nd 2009
• April 21st 2009 – April 2nd 2009
• April 2nd 2009 – February 2nd 2009
• February 2nd 2009 – December 29th 2008
• December 28th 2008 – November 25th 2008
• November 24th 2008 – October 14th 2008
• October 13th 2008 – September 12th 2008
• September 12th 2008 – August 8th 2008
• August 8th 2008 – July 24th 2008
• July 22nd 2008 – July 5th 2008
• July 4th 2008 – May 23rd 2008
• May 22nd 2008 – April 11th 2008
• April 11th 2008 – February 25th 2008
• February 25th 2008 – January 3rd 2008
• January 3rd 2008 – November 12th 2007
• November 11th 2007 – October 12th 2007
• October 12th 2007 – September 7th 2007
• September 5th 2007 – July 2nd 2007
• July 1st 2007 – April 17th 2007
• April 14th 2007 – February 8th 2007
• February 2nd 2007 – December 6th 2006
• December 4th 2006 – September 29th 2006
• September 28th 2006 – July 31st 2006
• July 27th 2006 – May 19th 2006
• May 18th 2006 – April 1st 2006
• April 1st 2006 – February 6th 2006
• February 5th 2006 – December 15th 2005
• December 15th 2005 – November 11th 2005

South Africa: news

S Africa troops sent onto streets

Thursday, May 22nd 2008, 17:51

South African soldiers are deployed for the first time to quell attacks on foreigners, as thousands flee the country.
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Exodus after South Africa attacks

Thursday, May 22nd 2008, 11:37

Thousands of Mozambicans and other foreigners flee South Africa after days of violent attacks.
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SA leader orders army to deploy

Wednesday, May 21st 2008, 16:17
related places: Durban, Johannesburg

South Africa's president approves the deployment of the army after recent attacks kill more than 20 foreigners.
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S Africa 'will protect migrants'

Tuesday, May 20th 2008, 18:03

South African ministers say they will protect foreigners threatened by attacks that have left at least 23 dead.
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Army may tackle S Africa attacks

Tuesday, May 20th 2008, 11:38

South African ministers discuss using the army to stop attacks on foreigners, which has left 22 dead.
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Thousands flee S Africa attacks

Monday, May 19th 2008, 12:14

Some 6,000 people have fled a wave of attacks on foreigners in South Africa leaving at least 22 dead.
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Cricket: Zondeki set for SA tour

Monday, May 19th 2008, 12:01
related countries: United Kingdom

South Africa fast bowler Monde Zondeki looks set to tour England after he is awarded a central contract.
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'Blade-runner' wins Olympics bid

Friday, May 16th 2008, 13:42
related countries: China

South African double-amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius wins an appeal to compete for a place in the Beijing Olympics.
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South African mob kills migrants

Monday, May 12th 2008, 16:40
related places: Alexandra

Police reinforcements arrive in the South African township of Alexandra after two foreigners are killed.
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SA head silent after Harare talks

Friday, May 9th 2008, 22:11
related countries: Zimbabwe
related places: Harare

South African President Thabo Mbeki leaves Zimbabwe without comment after crisis talks with Robert Mugabe.
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Zimbabwe 'too violent for poll'

Thursday, May 8th 2008, 11:15
related countries: Zimbabwe

There is too much violence in Zimbabwe to hold a presidential run-off, a South African observer says.
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SA broadcaster suspends its head

Wednesday, May 7th 2008, 12:20

South Africa's public broadcaster suspends its CEO for alleged misconduct as it faces charges of bias.
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Zuma deputy poised to become MP

Tuesday, May 6th 2008, 14:13

Kgalema Motlanthe, seen as a possible president, is to be appointed to South Africa's parliament, the ANC says.
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Fears over Congo elephant killing

Friday, May 2nd 2008, 11:30
related countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo

The killing of rare elephants in DR Congo may be linked to South Africa lifting its culling ban, a conservationist says.
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Lift plunges down gold mine shaft

Thursday, May 1st 2008, 14:48
related places: Johannesburg

Nine workers are killed in an accident at a gold mine near the South African city of Johannesburg.
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SA elephants can be culled again

Thursday, May 1st 2008, 11:06

South Africa has lifted a moratorium on elephant culling to combat a surge in population numbers.
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Water victory for SA township

Wednesday, April 30th 2008, 16:08

A South African judge rules it is illegal to force township residents to install prepaid water metres.
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Football: Santana 'to coach SA'

Wednesday, April 23rd 2008, 14:50
related countries: Botswana

The South African Football Association confirms the appointment of Brazilian Joel Santana as national team coach.
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China may recall Zimbabwe weapons

Tuesday, April 22nd 2008, 11:50
related countries: China, Zimbabwe

A ship carrying weapons to Zimbabwe may return to China after being blocked in South Africa, an official says.
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S Africa's Zimbabwe role attacked

Thursday, April 17th 2008, 18:44
related countries: Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe's opposition says South African President Thabo Mbeki must quit as a mediator amid the elections crisis.
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S Africans march over food prices

Thursday, April 17th 2008, 16:51

Thousands of South African trade union members march to protest against the rising cost of food.
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S Africans march over food prices

Thursday, April 17th 2008, 14:04

Thousands of South African trade union members march to protest against the rising cost of food.
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Mbeki defends Zimbabwe record

Thursday, April 17th 2008, 1:42
related countries: Zimbabwe

South African President Thabo Mbeki defends his record on Zimbabwe, while playing down the country's crisis.
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Armed gang raids S Africa court

Monday, April 14th 2008, 14:59

South African police seek armed robbers who stole documents during a raid on the Johannesburg High Court.
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Final round as it happened

Sunday, April 13th 2008, 23:43

Trevor Immelman wins the 72nd Masters at Augusta National after carding a three-over round of 75.
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Immelman crowned Masters champion

Sunday, April 13th 2008, 23:33

South African Trevor Immelman secures his maiden major title with a three-shot victory in the Masters at Augusta.
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Cricket: India level SA series

Sunday, April 13th 2008, 11:42
related countries: India
related places: Kanpur

India clinch a thrilling eight-wicket victory against South Africa in the third Test in Kanpur to level the series 1-1.
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Golf: Immelman leads Masters

Sunday, April 13th 2008, 0:16

South African Trevor Immelman will take a two-shot lead into Sunday's final round of the Masters at Augusta.
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Cricket: India v South Africa

Saturday, April 12th 2008, 19:40
related countries: India
related places: Kanpur

India seek to level the Test series against South Africa by winning the third Test in Kanpur.
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Golf: Live - The Masters

Saturday, April 12th 2008, 14:48

South African Trevor Immelman leads the Masters by two shots after the third round in Augusta.
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Cricket: India in slender lead

Saturday, April 12th 2008, 11:51
related countries: India
related places: Kanpur

Sourav Ganguly helps India establish a 23-run advantage on the second day of the third Test against South Africa in Kanpur.
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Golf: Immelman maintains lead

Friday, April 11th 2008, 23:58
related countries: United States
related places: Augusta

South Africa's Trevor Immelman leads American Brandt Snedeker by one shot after day two of the 72nd Masters at Augusta.
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Mugabe rival 'meets SA president'

Friday, April 11th 2008, 12:18
related countries: Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe's opposition leader has met South Africa's president ahead of a crisis summit, his party says.
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