Cape Town, South Africa | THE INDEPENDENT | The success of businesses in Africa is important because it has a direct role in ending polarisation and causing sustainable peace, President Museveni has said. The President, who is accompanied by First Lady Janet, made the remarks at the World Economic Forum …
Read More »South Africa vows crackdown on xenophobic attacks after five die
Johannesburg, South Africa | AFP | Five people have been killed in a surge of xenophobic violence in South Africa, police said on Tuesday, as President Cyril Ramaphosa vowed to clamp down and the African Union, Nigeria and Zambia condemned the attacks. Hordes of people — some armed with axes and …
Read More »S.Africa rare earths mine hopes for boost from US-China feud
South Africa | AFP | It’s old, doesn’t look like much and is located well out the way in an arid part of western South Africa. But the Steenkampskraal Mine may be about to become piping hot mining property thanks to some of the world’s highest-grade deposits of rare earth metals. …
Read More »SOUTH AFRICA: Buthelezi, 90, finally steps down as Inkatha Freedom Party leader
Johannesburg, South Africa | AFP | Mangosuthu Buthelezi, head of the once-feared Zulu nationalist Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), on Saturday stepped down as party leader after 44 years. Buthelezi, 90 led the party from its inception, a reign marked by bloody territorial battles with ANC supporters in black townships …
Read More »South African quick Dale Steyn retires from Test cricket
Johannesburg, South Africa | AFP | South African Dale Steyn, one of the great fast bowlers of the modern era, on Monday announced his retirement from Test cricket in a bid to extend his longevity in the shorter forms of the game. Steyn, who made his international debut against England in …
Read More »Two-try debutant Herschel Jantjies stars for Springboks
Johannesburg, South Africa | AFP | Debutant scrum-half Herschel Jantjies scored two tries as South Africa beat Australia 35-17 Saturday in the opening match of the Rugby Championship season in Johannesburg. The Western Stormers half-back claimed the first and fourth Springbok tries before being warmly applauded when substituted 14 minutes from …
Read More »Uganda’s She Cranes fall short in netball World Cup semi-final bid
FT: 🇺🇬 40 🇿🇦 67 Liverpool, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Their 67-40 win ensures that the Proteas and England join Australia and New Zealand in the last four. Uganda fall out after a brave showing, and will seek to improve on their 8th placing at the last World Cup when they take on …
Read More »South Africa stuns Africa Cup of Nations hosts Egypt
Cairo, Egypt | AFP | Thembinkosi Lorch scored on 85 minutes to give South Africa a stunning 1-0 victory over Africa Cup of Nations hosts Egypt after a pulsating last-16 clash in Cairo Saturday. After three woeful group performances, South Africa were rank outsiders against the record seven-time African champions, …
Read More »South Africa’s Tahir set for emotional exit
Manchester, United Kingdom | AFP | South Africa’s Imran Tahir is readying himself for an emotional farewell to one-day international cricket, although the veteran is upbeat about the Proteas’ future. Saturday’s World Cup match against reigning champions Australia is set to be Tahir’s 107th and last ODI before the leg-spinner bows …
Read More »South Africa sneak through, Kenya ejected
💠 Qualified for #AFCON2019 Round of 16 🇳🇬 Nigeria 🇪🇬 Egypt 🇩🇿 Algeria 🇲🇦 Morocco 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇺🇬 Uganda 🇨🇮 Ivory Coast 🇨🇲 Cameroon 🇸🇳 Senegal 🇹🇳 Tunisia 🇬🇭 Ghana 🇲🇱 Mali BEST 3rd placed teams 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇨🇩 DR Congo 🇧🇯 Benin 🇿🇦 South Africa Cairo, Egypt | THE …
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