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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• September 11th 2009 – August 20th 2009
• August 19th 2009 – July 10th 2009
• July 10th 2009 – June 2nd 2009
• June 1st 2009 – April 24th 2009
• April 24th 2009 – April 7th 2009
• April 6th 2009 – February 27th 2009
• February 27th 2009 – January 5th 2009
• January 5th 2009 – December 3rd 2008
• December 1st 2008 – October 24th 2008
• October 23rd 2008 – September 21st 2008
• September 20th 2008 – August 21st 2008
• August 15th 2008 – July 29th 2008
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• April 13th 2008 – March 10th 2008
• March 7th 2008 – January 12th 2008
• January 11th 2008 – November 30th 2007
• November 30th 2007 – October 19th 2007
• October 18th 2007 – September 20th 2007
• September 20th 2007 – July 26th 2007
• July 23rd 2007 – May 25th 2007
• May 18th 2007 – February 23rd 2007
• February 23rd 2007 – January 2nd 2007
• December 27th 2006 – October 25th 2006
• October 23rd 2006 – August 16th 2006
• August 15th 2006 – June 2nd 2006
• June 2nd 2006 – April 8th 2006
• April 5th 2006 – February 15th 2006
• February 15th 2006 – December 29th 2005
• December 28th 2005 – November 11th 2005

South Africa: news

South Africans 'lose' 50,000 guns

Friday, June 2nd 2006, 10:08

More than 50,000 guns have gone missing in South Africa in the last three years, the security minister says.
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UN hears plea for HIV medication

Thursday, June 1st 2006, 9:31

A South African woman living with HIV urges world leaders at the UN to make medication available.
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MP highlights Zimbabwe's plight

Tuesday, May 30th 2006, 11:31
related countries: Zimbabwe

Zimbabwean ex-MP Roy Bennett says he sought asylum in South Africa to draw attention to his country's plight.
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Ex-Zimbabwe MP denied SA asylum

Friday, May 26th 2006, 9:45

South Africa rejects a request for political asylum from former Zimbabwe opposition MP Roy Bennett.
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SA unions warn of 'dictatorship'

Thursday, May 25th 2006, 15:22
related places: Zuma

South Africa's trade unions warn the country is drifting towards dictatorship.
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UN 'key' to Zimbabwe - Mbeki

Thursday, May 25th 2006, 0:02
related countries: Zimbabwe

South African President Thabo Mbeki says that UN Secretary General Kofi Annan can resolve Zimbabwe's crisis.
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Tutu regrets Zuma's trial legacy

Wednesday, May 24th 2006, 10:41
related places: Zuma

South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu voices dismay at the way Jacob Zuma's rape trial was conducted.
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Zambia's opposition leader dies

Wednesday, May 24th 2006, 9:23
related countries: Zambia

Zambia's main opposition leader Anderson Mazoka dies in a South African hospital after a prolonged illness.
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SA man sues over 'Coke' detention

Friday, May 19th 2006, 10:12

A South African man detained on suspicion of stealing three bottles of Coca-Cola sues the government.
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SA strike calls for job security

Thursday, May 18th 2006, 11:54

South Africa's biggest union alliance calls a general strike demanding secure jobs - but turn-out is patchy.
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SA alarm over Zimbabwe impact

Wednesday, May 17th 2006, 16:20
related countries: Zimbabwe

South African's Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister expresses concern at 1,000% inflation in Zimbabwe.
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Striking guards trash Cape Town

Wednesday, May 17th 2006, 9:03
related places: Cape Town

South African security guards rampage through Cape Town during a protest linked to a national strike.
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Cleared Zuma resumes ANC job

Monday, May 15th 2006, 12:11
related places: Zuma

South Africa's governing party reinstates Jacob Zuma in his duties as deputy leader after his rape trial.
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Relic of ancient asteroid found

Wednesday, May 10th 2006, 17:10

A big fragment of an asteroid that punched a wide hole in the Earth's surface is discovered in South Africa.
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Zuma sorry for not using condom

Tuesday, May 9th 2006, 11:32

South African ex-Deputy President Jacob Zuma, cleared of rape on Monday, apologises for not using a condom.
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S Africa's Zuma cleared of rape

Monday, May 8th 2006, 16:20
related places: Zuma

South Africa's former Deputy President Jacob Zuma is found not guilty of raping a 31-year-old family friend.
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South Africa awaits Zuma verdict

Monday, May 8th 2006, 12:09
related places: Zuma

The judge in the rape trial of South Africa's former Deputy President Jacob Zuma begins delivering his judgement.
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Cricket: SA beat New Zealand

Sunday, May 7th 2006, 13:40
related countries: New Zealand

Ashwell Prince hits an unbeaten 43 to lead South Africa to a 2-0 series victory in the Tests against New Zealand.
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Cricket: India lobby for SA pair

Thursday, May 4th 2006, 13:27
related countries: India

India's cricket board is to lobby to allow South Africa's Herschelle Gibbs and Nicky Boje to play in the ICC Champions Trophy.
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Crew missing as ship sinks off SA

Thursday, May 4th 2006, 10:55

Sea rescuers search for 27 crew members who are missing after a cargo ship sank off the South African coast.
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Cricket: Franklin records Test ton

Saturday, April 29th 2006, 13:08
related countries: New Zealand

James Franklin hits a maiden Test ton and debutant Jeetan Patel takes two wickets as New Zealand take control against South Africa.
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Cricket: New Zealand on top

Friday, April 28th 2006, 15:29
related countries: New Zealand
related places: Cape Town

Stephen Fleming makes 262 as New Zealand reach 535-8 at the close against South Africa in Cape Town.
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Cricket: Fleming holds up S Africa

Thursday, April 27th 2006, 15:22
related countries: New Zealand
related places: Cape Town

Stephen Fleming hits 114 not out as New Zealand reach 265-6 on day one against South Africa in Cape Town.
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'Strike-breakers' flung off train

Wednesday, April 26th 2006, 12:03

Six suspected strike-breakers have died after being thrown from a moving train, South African police say.
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Zuma rape trial draws to a close

Wednesday, April 26th 2006, 9:56

A South African court begins hearing final arguments in the rape trial of former Deputy President Jacob Zuma.
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White SA farmer land sale first

Wednesday, April 26th 2006, 9:09

The first white South African farmer likely to have his land expropriated agrees to sell it to the government.
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Ex-Zimbabwe MP seeks asylum in SA

Monday, April 24th 2006, 14:14

Former Zimbabwe opposition MP Roy Bennett is seeking political asylum in South Africa, his party says.
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Experts examine 'anti-Aids gel'

Sunday, April 23rd 2006, 17:20

A new cream or gel that could combat HIV is being studied at a big international conference in South Africa.
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SA phone charges 'hamper growth'

Tuesday, April 18th 2006, 11:18

Telecommunications costs in South Africa are too high, reducing economic growth, a report says.
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Cricket: Oram turns tide for Kiwis

Sunday, April 16th 2006, 15:36
related countries: New Zealand

Jacob Oram hits a superb 133 as New Zealand recover from 89-6 to post 327 in reply to South Africa's 276 in the first Test.
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Cricket: Kiwis leave SA reeling

Saturday, April 15th 2006, 15:11
related countries: New Zealand

South Africa struggle to 266-8 on day one of the first Test against New Zealand.
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Mickelson strolls to Masters win

Sunday, April 9th 2006, 23:29
related countries: United States
related places: Masters

American Phil Mickelson beats South Africa's Tim Clark by two shots to win his second Green Jacket in three years.
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Zuma's HIV courtroom revelations

Saturday, April 8th 2006, 10:46

Peter Biles follows the trial of South African ex-deputy president Jacob Zuma, accused of rape and damaging the country's battle against HIV.
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