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

Apartheid 'not root of SA riots'

Friday, May 30th 2008, 15:45

South Africa's ex-leader FW De Klerk says the heritage of apartheid cannot be blamed for the xenophobic attacks.
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SA province seeks disaster status

Thursday, May 29th 2008, 18:41

South Africa's Western Cape wants parts of the province to be declared a disaster zone after xenophobic riots.
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SA denies planning refugee camps

Wednesday, May 28th 2008, 16:26

South Africa's government denies it is setting up massive migrant or refugee camps for foreigners who fled attacks.
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Tutu investigates Gaza shelling

Wednesday, May 28th 2008, 15:41

South African Nobel peace laureate Desmond Tutu is on a UN fact-finding mission to Gaza.
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S Africa to set up migrant camps

Wednesday, May 28th 2008, 13:41

South Africa is to set up seven refugee camps for foreigners who have fled anti-immigrant violence.
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Health risk warning for SA camps

Tuesday, May 27th 2008, 22:00

A medical charity warns of health risks in camps for the victims of attacks against foreigners in South Africa.
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S African growth at six-year low

Tuesday, May 27th 2008, 16:30

South Africa saw its economic growth slow sharply in the first quarter of this year to 2.1%, data shows.
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Passengers in SA trapped in river

Tuesday, May 27th 2008, 11:58

About 30 passengers have been trapped inside a bus that has plunged into a river in South Africa, officials say.
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Death toll climbs in SA violence

Tuesday, May 27th 2008, 8:04

The number of deaths in a wave of violence against foreigners in South Africa reaches 56, with 650 injured.
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Mozambicans flee S Africa riots

Monday, May 26th 2008, 9:09
related countries: Mozambique

Mozambique says 20,000 of its citizens fled attacks in South Africa as reconciliation efforts get under way.
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Reliance joins MTN takeover fray

Monday, May 26th 2008, 6:02

Reliance Communications enters talks with South African mobile firm MTN after rival Bharti Airtel pulls out.
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SA's Mbeki says riots a disgrace

Sunday, May 25th 2008, 20:58
related places: Zuma

South Africa's president says recent attacks on foreigners are shameful and have blemished the country's name.
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Bharti ends tie-up talks with MTN

Sunday, May 25th 2008, 13:17

India's top mobile phone operator Bharti Airtel has ended takeover talks with South Africa's MTN.
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ANC call to 'retake the streets'

Friday, May 23rd 2008, 18:08

The secretary general of South Africa's ruling ANC calls for local groups to combat attacks on foreigners.
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SA violence spreads to Cape Town

Friday, May 23rd 2008, 16:05
related places: Cape Town

Deadly attacks against foreigners in South Africa spread to the second-largest city, Cape Town.
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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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