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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• March 7th 2006 – April 26th 2006
• April 26th 2006 – June 17th 2006
• June 19th 2006 – September 5th 2006
• September 5th 2006 – November 6th 2006
• November 8th 2006 – January 11th 2007
• January 12th 2007 – March 16th 2007
• March 23rd 2007 – June 7th 2007
• June 8th 2007 – August 7th 2007
• August 7th 2007 – October 1st 2007
• October 2nd 2007 – October 23rd 2007
• October 24th 2007 – December 15th 2007
• December 16th 2007 – January 24th 2008
• January 25th 2008 – March 26th 2008
• March 27th 2008 – May 1st 2008
• May 1st 2008 – June 13th 2008
• June 13th 2008 – July 12th 2008
• July 13th 2008 – August 2nd 2008
• August 2nd 2008 – August 29th 2008
• August 29th 2008 – September 23rd 2008
• September 24th 2008 – November 6th 2008
• November 7th 2008 – December 12th 2008
• December 14th 2008 – January 12th 2009
• January 12th 2009 – March 10th 2009
• March 12th 2009 – April 14th 2009
• April 15th 2009 – May 4th 2009
• May 6th 2009 – June 10th 2009
• June 12th 2009 – July 27th 2009
• July 27th 2009 – August 27th 2009
• August 28th 2009 – September 21st 2009
• September 22nd 2009 – October 29th 2009
• October 30th 2009 – November 23rd 2009
• November 25th 2009 – December 29th 2009
• December 30th 2009

South Africa: news

South African expats vote upheld

Thursday, March 12th 2009, 12:25

South Africa's highest court upholds a decision giving voters living abroad the right to cast their ballot.
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S Africa to host Champions Trophy

Monday, March 16th 2009, 19:55

The 2009 Champions Trophy will be hosted by South Africa, the ICC confirms.
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Jacob Zuma case 'is under review'

Wednesday, March 18th 2009, 16:48

South African prosecutors are reportedly considering dropping a case against ANC leader Jacob Zuma.
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Steyn shines as Australia crumble

Thursday, March 19th 2009, 16:40
related countries: Australia

Four wickets from Dale Steyn helps South Africa to a great start as they bowl Australia out for 209 on the first day of the third and final Test.
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Winnie Mandela 'can run in poll'

Monday, March 23rd 2009, 20:19

Nelson Mandela's ex-wife Winnie is allowed to stand in next month's general election, South African election officials say.
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Dalai Lama ban halts conference

Tuesday, March 24th 2009, 13:45

A peace conference for Nobel laureates is postponed indefinitely after South Africa refuses the Dalai Lama a visa.
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South Africa police in taxi clash

Tuesday, March 24th 2009, 14:18

South African police fire rubber bullets at taxi drivers protesting over a new transport system ahead of next year's World Cup.
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IPL team boss wanted England move

Wednesday, March 25th 2009, 12:06
related countries: India, United Kingdom

Vijay Mallya, the owner of Indian Premier League team Royal Challengers Bangalore, would prefer the tournament to be hosted in England rather than South Africa.
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Verdict due in Lucky Dube killing

Friday, March 27th 2009, 9:02

A judge in South Africa is expected to deliver a verdict in the trial of three men accused of killing reggae singer Lucky Dube.
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Watching mum die from HIV/Aids

Saturday, March 28th 2009, 12:06

A 12-year-old girl in South Africa who nursed her dying mother talks to Claudia Hammond about the ordeal.
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England stars set for IPL opener

Saturday, March 28th 2009, 12:49
related countries: India

Kevin Pietersen and Andrew Flintoff will be in action on the opening day of the Indian Premier League when its second season begins in South Africa on 18 April.
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Lucky Dube pair 'try to escape'

Tuesday, March 31st 2009, 12:14

Two men accused of murdering a South African reggae star appear in court with head wounds after a failed escape bid.
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Trio guilty of Lucky Dube killing

Tuesday, March 31st 2009, 15:45

A South African court finds three men guilty of shooting dead reggae star Lucky Dube in 2007.
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Challenge to South Africa pardons

Thursday, April 2nd 2009, 8:55

Civil rights groups in South Africa are going to court to stop the president from granting a pardon to some apartheid-era prisoners
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Trio get life for Dube's killing

Thursday, April 2nd 2009, 11:00

A South African judge sentences three men to life for shooting dead reggae star Lucky Dube in 2007.
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ANC condemns Tutu's 'sacrilege'

Thursday, April 2nd 2009, 17:15

South Africa's ruling ANC party condemns Archbishop Desmond Tutu's criticism of the organisation as "sacrilege".
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ANC condemns Tutu's 'sacrilege'

Thursday, April 2nd 2009, 17:37

South Africa's ruling ANC party condemns Archbishop Desmond Tutu's criticism of the organisation as "sacrilege".
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South Africa permits for Zimbabweans

Friday, April 3rd 2009, 8:54
related countries: Zimbabwe

The three million Zimbabweans in South Africa can get permits to stay legally for six months, the authorities announce.
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UN appoints Gaza war-crimes team

Friday, April 3rd 2009, 14:42
related countries: Gaza Strip

The United Nations appoints South African judge Richard Goldstone to lead a fact-finding mission to the Gaza Strip.
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Zuma graft decision due on Monday

Friday, April 3rd 2009, 14:56

South African prosecutors say they will announce on Monday whether they will drop charges against ANC leader Jacob Zuma.
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Hussey inspires Australia victory

Friday, April 3rd 2009, 19:33
related countries: Australia

Mike Hussey's 83 and 4-29 from spinner Nathan Hauritz help Australia to a 141-run win over South Africa in the opening ODI.
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South Africa party 'intimidated'

Saturday, April 4th 2009, 18:56

The ruling ANC is accused by a rival party of intimidation, as South Africa prepares for its general election.
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Decision on Zuma graft charge due

Monday, April 6th 2009, 7:52
related places: Zuma

South African prosecutors are set to announce whether they will drop charges against ANC leader Jacob Zuma.
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Zuma corruption charges dropped

Monday, April 6th 2009, 16:25

South Africa prosecutors drop corruption charges against African National Congress (ANC) leader Jacob Zuma.
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Opposition to fight Zuma decision

Tuesday, April 7th 2009, 8:42
related places: Zuma

South Africa's main opposition leader mounts a bid to stop graft charges being dropped against ANC leader Jacob Zuma.
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US court allows apartheid claims

Thursday, April 9th 2009, 4:20
related countries: United States

A US judge rules lawsuits can go ahead against some companies accused of helping South Africa's apartheid-era government.
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S Africa v Australia score news

Thursday, April 9th 2009, 20:48
related countries: Australia

South Africa could win the series with victory in the fourth one-day international against Australia.
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Zulu zeal

Thursday, April 9th 2009, 23:29
related places: Zuma

Key South African province dancing to Zuma's tune
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Clark call-up forces Kent rethink

Saturday, April 11th 2009, 14:32
related countries: Australia, Pakistan

Stuart Clark is called into the Australia one-day squad for the tour to South Africa and Pakistan, leaving Kent to look for a new overseas player.
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Tough enough?

Monday, April 13th 2009, 7:46

The bishop battling ruling ANC in South Africa's elections
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Gibbs century seals series for SA

Monday, April 13th 2009, 15:34
related places: Port Elizabeth

Herschelle Gibbs hits 110 as South Africa beat Australia by 61 runs to seal overall victory in their one-day series.
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South African expat views on voting

Tuesday, April 14th 2009, 12:15

South Africans abroad give their views on early poll
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Ex-Interpol head trial postponed

Tuesday, April 14th 2009, 14:32
related places: Johannesburg

The trial of ex-Interpol head Jackie Selebi is postponed at a court in Johannesburg after a request from prosecutors.
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