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

Cricket: Australia struggle in SA

Saturday, April 1st 2006, 15:54
related countries: Australia

Justin Langer retires hurt after being hit on the head as Australia close on 246-7, replying to South Africa's 303 in the third Test.
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S Africa 'can play Mid-East role'

Saturday, April 1st 2006, 15:28

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas calls for a South African role in the Middle East peace process.
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Cricket: S Africa stage fightback

Friday, March 31st 2006, 15:31
related countries: Australia
related places: Johannesburg

South Africa reach 238-6 on the opening day of the third Test against Australia in Johannesburg.
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Free trade bid for emerging world

Friday, March 31st 2006, 9:25
related countries: Brazil

Brazil, India and South Africa pledge to set up a free trade area which may grow to take in the nations they represent.
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Mandela appeals for ex-prisoners

Thursday, March 30th 2006, 16:37

Ex-South African President Nelson Mandela calls for more help for thousands of former political prisoners, in poverty.
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India, Brazil, SA to boost trade

Thursday, March 30th 2006, 11:13
related countries: India

India, Brazil and South Africa pledge to improve trade ties in an effort to strengthen their bargaining power at global trade talks.
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Cricket: Aussies beat S Africa

Tuesday, March 28th 2006, 12:49
related countries: Australia
related places: Durban

Shane Warne takes 6-86 as Australia beat South Africa by 112 runs in Durban.
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Afghan 'mine attack kills four'

Tuesday, March 28th 2006, 11:25
related countries: Afghanistan
related places: Farah

A South African and three Afghans die in a landmine blast in the Afghan province of Farah, local officials say.
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HIV prisoners stage hunger strike

Monday, March 27th 2006, 15:09

More than 200 prisoners in a South African jail begin a hunger strike demanding free anti-retroviral drugs.
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SA plane robbery - 'inside job'

Monday, March 27th 2006, 11:12

The theft of some $16m from a plane inside a South African airport may have been an inside job, police suspect.
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Zuma's rape trial set to resume

Monday, March 27th 2006, 3:46
related places: Johannesburg

The rape trial of former South African Deputy President Jacob Zuma resumes on Monday in Johannesburg.
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Cricket: S Africa confident

Friday, March 24th 2006, 15:53
related countries: Australia

Ricky Ponting equals Sir Donald Bradman's 29 Test centuries as Australia close 228-5 against South Africa.
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Australian racist fans condemned

Tuesday, March 21st 2006, 17:37
related countries: Australia

The International Cricket Council have promised tough action to stamp out racist abuse at grounds.
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Cricket: Australia in thrilling win

Friday, March 10th 2006, 20:47
related countries: Australia
related places: Durban

Australia beat South Africa by one wicket in the day-night game in Durban to take the series to a decider.
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Fury at SA police as girl killed

Friday, March 10th 2006, 12:28

South Africa's police chief condemns the "incompetence" of officers over delays finding the body of a murdered child.
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Zuma's 'rape' accuser questioned

Tuesday, March 7th 2006, 13:47

The woman who accused South African politician Jacob Zuma of rape is being cross-examined by his defence team.
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SA court hears of 'rape' by Zuma

Monday, March 6th 2006, 14:51

A woman tells a South African court she was raped by former Deputy President Jacob Zuma, who denies the charge.
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Tsotsi takes foreign film Oscar

Monday, March 6th 2006, 6:27

Tsotsi, by South African director Gavin Hood, wins the Oscar for best foreign language film.
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Decisive ANC win in S Africa poll

Saturday, March 4th 2006, 21:44

The ANC wins a convincing victory in South Africa's local elections, hailed by President Thabo Mbeki.
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Doctor must stop SA Aids adverts

Friday, March 3rd 2006, 15:19
related countries: Germany

A South African court orders a German doctor to stop his adverts critical of a leading Aids campaign group.
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SA local polls to test government

Wednesday, March 1st 2006, 18:22

Polls close in South African local elections, with low turnout a big worry for the ruling ANC.
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S Africa's power cuts 'political'

Tuesday, February 28th 2006, 17:57

Power cuts which have caused havoc are the result of sabotage to influence South Africa's local polls, a minister says.
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Cricket: Smith wins it for SA

Sunday, February 26th 2006, 16:50
related countries: Australia

Graeme Smith's unbeaten 119 guides South Africa to a six-wicket win over Australia in a rain-hit first one-dayer.
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Cricket: Inspired SA snatch win

Friday, February 24th 2006, 21:30
related countries: Australia

Graeme Smith hits an unbeaten 89 but South Africa only just hold on to beat Australia by two runs in the Twenty20 international.
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Tax cuts lead South Africa budget

Wednesday, February 15th 2006, 14:07

South African Finance Minister Trevor Manuel unveils a budget which boosts spending and cuts taxes.
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Zuma 'love child' confounds trial

Wednesday, February 15th 2006, 13:09

South African media reveal a family link between politician Jacob Zuma and a judge who was to have heard his rape trial.
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S Africa's Zuma rape case delayed

Tuesday, February 14th 2006, 9:44

The rape trial of former South African Deputy President Jacob Zuma is adjourned until 6 March.
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Zuma rape case judge stands down

Monday, February 13th 2006, 13:41
related places: Johannesburg

The judge in the rape trial of South Africa's ex-Deputy President Jacob Zuma steps down amid claims of bias.
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'Harlem of South Africa' renamed

Saturday, February 11th 2006, 21:58
related places: Johannesburg

The famed Johannesburg suburb of Sophiatown has its name restored, 51 years after the bulldozers moved in.
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SA to reopen Machel crash probe

Thursday, February 9th 2006, 19:18
related countries: Mozambique

South Africa is to reopen an inquiry into the 1986 plane crash that killed Mozambique leader, Samora Machel.
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SA 'dry-cleaner' murder case row

Wednesday, February 8th 2006, 11:18

Uproar breaks out in a South African court as suspects in the high-profile "dry-cleaner" murder case are granted bail.
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Cricket: S Lanka make VB finals

Tuesday, February 7th 2006, 6:29
related countries: Australia, Sri Lanka
related places: Hobart

Sri Lanka beat South Africa in Hobart to join Australia in the finals of the VB Series.
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SA editor threatened over cartoon

Monday, February 6th 2006, 14:40

South African editor Ferial Haffajee is threatened after her paper printed a cartoon that has angered some Muslims.
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