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

ANC women give Zuma further boost

Tuesday, November 27th 2007, 9:54
related places: Zuma

The Women's League joins other ANC branches in backing Jacob Zuma's bid to lead South Africa's ruling party.
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South African miners eye strike

Tuesday, November 27th 2007, 9:02

South African miners plan a nationwide one-day strike on 4 December in protest at poor safety in the country's mines.
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Zuma ahead in ANC race

Tuesday, November 27th 2007, 2:37

South Africa's former Deputy President Jacob Zuma leads the race to become the ANC's next leader.
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Mbeki upbeat after Zimbabwe talks

Thursday, November 22nd 2007, 17:42
related countries: Uganda, Zimbabwe
related places: Harare

South African President Mbeki "very confident" of a solution after talks with Zimbabwe's president and opposition
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S Africa police helicopter crash

Wednesday, November 21st 2007, 14:48
related countries: Lesotho

One policeman is killed as a South African helicopter patrolling the border with Lesotho crashes.
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Rugby: SA name depleted squad

Tuesday, November 13th 2007, 8:19
related countries: United Kingdom

South Africa are without 11 of their World Cup winning squad for their tour games against Wales and the Barbarians.
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Zimbabwean dies in jobs queue

Monday, November 12th 2007, 13:30

A Zimbabwean reportedly dies from hunger whilst waiting to try to get a work permit in South Africa.
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Cricket: SA wrap up massive win

Sunday, November 11th 2007, 12:11
related countries: New Zealand
related places: Johannesburg

Dale Steyn stars as South Africa complete a 358-run win over New Zealand in the first Test in Johannesburg.
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Mbeki allies seek critical paper

Monday, November 5th 2007, 16:08

Close aides of Thabo Mbeki bid for an influential South African newspaper that has criticised the government.
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Oprah takes action on abuse case

Monday, November 5th 2007, 16:04
related countries: United States

US chat-show host Oprah Winfrey spells out the action taken after abuse charges at her South African academy.
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Oprah SA school employee arrested

Friday, November 2nd 2007, 16:28

An employee at TV star Oprah Winfrey's girls' academy in South Africa is arrested on abuse charges, police say.
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S Africans riot over bad services

Thursday, November 1st 2007, 16:50

Police near South Africa's capital fire rubber bullets and stun grenades to disperse a crowd angry over services.
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Rugby: White confirms SA exit

Wednesday, October 31st 2007, 11:09

Jake White will leave his post as Springboks coach in December.
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Rugby: White after Wallabies job

Tuesday, October 30th 2007, 19:53
related countries: Aruba

The Australian Rugby Union reveals South Africa's World Cup-winning coach Jake White has inquired about the vacant Wallabies coaching job.
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Cricket: S Africa stun Pakistan

Monday, October 29th 2007, 14:16
related countries: Pakistan

Pakistan collapse dramatically to hand South Africa a 14-run victory and 3-2 triumph in their one-day series.
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Funeral for SA's shot reggae star

Sunday, October 28th 2007, 15:29
related places: KwaZulu

A public funeral for murdered South African reggae star Lucky Dube is held at his farm in KwaZulu-Natal.
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Rain dampens Boks' Soweto show

Saturday, October 27th 2007, 12:16
related places: Soweto

Poor weather mars the South African rugby team's parade through Soweto, before they meet Nelson Mandela.
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Cricket: SA win sets up decider

Friday, October 26th 2007, 15:52
related countries: Pakistan
related places: Multan

South Africa ease a to a seven-wicket win over Pakistan to tie their one-day series 2-2 with one-match remaining.
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Springboks accused of Soweto snub

Thursday, October 25th 2007, 18:56
related places: Soweto

The South African rugby team is criticised for dropping the township of Soweto from their victory parade.
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China buys stake in S Africa bank

Thursday, October 25th 2007, 15:09
related countries: China

China's biggest bank is buying a 20% stake in South Africa's largest lender to become the biggest single shareholder.
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Service for SA's shot reggae star

Wednesday, October 24th 2007, 15:46

Friends and family of murdered South African reggae star Lucky Dube attend a memorial service and protest march.
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S Africa in second condom recall

Wednesday, October 24th 2007, 6:48

South African officials recall millions of condoms after they fail a safety test, for the second time in recent months.
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Cricket: Pakistan secure easy win

Tuesday, October 23rd 2007, 14:01
related countries: Pakistan
related places: Faisalabad

Pakistan take a 2-1 lead in the one-day series against South Africa with a six-wicket win in Faisalabad.
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SA 'exploiting Zimbabwe crisis'

Tuesday, October 23rd 2007, 11:18
related countries: Zimbabwe

South African firms are making good profits in Zimbabwe despite the country's economic crisis, a report says.
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Five arrests over SA star's death

Sunday, October 21st 2007, 17:26

Five people have been arrested in South Africa over the murder of reggae star Lucky Dube, police say.
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Rugby: White hails victory

Saturday, October 20th 2007, 21:14

South Africa coach Jake White hails the World Cup win as a massive boost for the Rainbow Nation.
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Rugby: England v SA countdown

Saturday, October 20th 2007, 16:08
related countries: France, United Kingdom
related places: Paris

Tension mounts for England and South Africa fans as the build-up continues to the Rugby World Cup final.
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Yousuf ton takes Pakistan level

Saturday, October 20th 2007, 14:52
related countries: Pakistan

Mohammad Yousuf's century sets Pakistan on course for a 25-run victory over South Africa to level the series.
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Shock at SA reggae star shooting

Friday, October 19th 2007, 16:38
related places: Johannesburg

Fans across the world express their shock at the shooting of South African reggae star Lucky Dube.
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SA to continue with Pakistan tour

Friday, October 19th 2007, 12:25
related countries: Pakistan
related places: Karachi

South Africa are to carry on with their tour of Pakistan despite security concerns.
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Rugby: Habana plays down role

Friday, October 19th 2007, 7:45
related countries: United Kingdom

Bryan Habana insists he is not the key to South Africa's hopes in the World Cup final against England.
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Cricket: Ntini sets up S Africa win

Thursday, October 18th 2007, 13:59
related countries: Pakistan

South Africa win the first one-day international against Pakistan by 45 runs.
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Cave clue to 'first beachcombers'

Wednesday, October 17th 2007, 22:18

Shellfish discarded in a South African cave is said to be the earliest evidence of humans living and thriving by the sea.
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South Africa 'losing Aids battle'

Wednesday, October 17th 2007, 13:24

South Africa may lose the HIV battle as infection and death rates outpace treatment, Unicef warns.
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Rugby: SA boss to quit after final

Tuesday, October 16th 2007, 11:19
related countries: United Kingdom

South Africa coach Jake White says Saturday's Rugby World Cup final against England will almost certainly be his last match in charge.
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Rugby: Lewsey to miss final

Monday, October 15th 2007, 17:42
related countries: United Kingdom

England winger Josh Lewsey is ruled out of the Rugby World Cup final against South Africa because of a hamstring injury.
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Rugby U: S Africa into World Cup final

Sunday, October 14th 2007, 20:50
related countries: Argentina, France
related places: Paris

England will face a World Cup final rematch with South Africa after the Springboks end Argentina's glorious run in the semis.
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Golf: Cabrera, Els battle for £1m

Saturday, October 13th 2007, 16:00
related places: Wentworth

Angel Cabrera will play South Africa's Ernie Els in Sunday's final of the HSBC World Match Play at Wentworth.
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SA soldiers die during training

Friday, October 12th 2007, 15:24

Nine South African soldiers are killed in a training exercise accident involving an anti-aircraft gun.
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SA sewage spill after power cuts

Friday, October 12th 2007, 12:40

South Africa's power shortages cause a mammoth spillage of raw sewage into rivers and a popular dam.
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South Africa nearing series win

Friday, October 12th 2007, 10:25
related countries: Pakistan

The final Test between Pakistan and South Africa heads for a draw, which would give the tourists a 1-0 series success.
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Smith gives South Africa big lead

Wednesday, October 10th 2007, 12:18
related countries: Pakistan

Graeme Smith hits an unbeaten 75 as South Africa reach 154-2 to lead by 305.
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'Angel of Soweto' case thrown out

Tuesday, October 9th 2007, 11:09
related places: Soweto

A South African court throws out assault charges against a school principal dubbed the "Angel of Soweto".
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Cricket: SA struggle in Lahore

Monday, October 8th 2007, 12:21

Pakistan reduce South Africa to 259-6 on day one of the final Test.
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South Africa clinch Fiji thriller

Sunday, October 7th 2007, 14:56
related countries: Fiji

South Africa edge an absorbing clash with the exciting Fijians 37-20 to book a World Cup semi-final place.
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SA police chief warrant confirmed

Friday, October 5th 2007, 12:37

South African prosecutors confirm they have a warrant for police chief Jackie Selebi, the president of Interpol.
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SA union leader goes 'on leave'

Friday, October 5th 2007, 10:02

The president of South Africa's trade union federation steps aside for one month over a missing cash donation.
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SA goldmine closes for six weeks

Friday, October 5th 2007, 8:38

A South African minister orders a six-week closure of a gold mine where an accident trapped 3,200 workers.
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Inzamam to retire after SA Test

Friday, October 5th 2007, 7:44

Pakistan's Inzamam-ul-Haq will retire from international cricket after the second Test against South Africa.
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Last miners saved in SA drama

Thursday, October 4th 2007, 20:40

The last group of 3,200 gold miners trapped underground in South Africa has been rescued, officials say.
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Call to see Selebi arrest warrant

Thursday, October 4th 2007, 16:48

South Africa's main opposition party asks for copies of arrest and search warrants for police chief Jackie Selebi.
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South Africa stay on top in Test

Wednesday, October 3rd 2007, 12:46
related countries: Pakistan

Pakistan remain in deep trouble with two days still to go in the Karachi Test.
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SA police boss 'was investigated'

Tuesday, October 2nd 2007, 16:44

South African prosecutors confirm there has been an investigation into police commissioner Jackie Selebi.
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Cricket: Pakistan collapse

Tuesday, October 2nd 2007, 12:38

South Africa blast out Pakistan's top order cheaply to seize the advantage after two days of the first Test.
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Zuma ex-adviser loses jail appeal

Tuesday, October 2nd 2007, 11:14

South African presidential contender Jacob Zuma's ex-financial adviser loses his court appeal battle for fraud.
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Cricket: Kallis hits top form in Karachi

Monday, October 1st 2007, 12:07

Jacques Kallis hits 118 not out in South Africa's formidable 294-3 on day one of the first Test
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ANC leadership contest kicks off

Monday, October 1st 2007, 11:59

The ANC begins the process of choosing its new leader who is almost certain to be South Africa's next president.
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Shock at SA lion murder acquittal

Monday, October 1st 2007, 9:35

The family of a farm worker fed to lions in South Africa is shocked after the murder conviction is quashed.
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Row over SA police boss 'warrant'

Friday, September 28th 2007, 17:18

South African's opposition seek answers to reports that an arrest warrant was issued for the police chief.
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Rugby: Steyn faces biting ban

Tuesday, September 25th 2007, 15:36
related countries: Tonga

South Africa back Francois Steyn is cleared of biting Tonga winger Joseph Vaka during Saturday's World Cup game in Lens.
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Zimbabwe exodus to SA 'lower'

Tuesday, September 25th 2007, 13:40

The number of Zimbabwean migrants in neighbouring South Africa may be a lot lower than estimated.
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