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Govt to provide food relief: Manuel
2008-05-30 12:38:00 The government is to provide relief for the country's poorest communities who are being hard hit by the global rise in food prices, with extra social spending to be accommodated for in the adjustments budget, Finance Minister Trevor Manuel says. More About: Food , Relief , Govt
SA's courts to get R9bn overhaul
2008-05-30 10:17:00 The Department of Justice has allocated R9.7-billion to improve access away from major population centres and develop a more efficient justice system, through building new court infrastructure and upgrading to new technologies like digital court recording systems. More About: Courts
SA turns to India for spin success
2008-05-30 09:39:00 Since South Africa's return to international cricket in 1992 the country has been blessed with enviable fast bowling strength and depth. Many have, however, regarded spin bowling as the Proteas' Achilles heel. Cricket South Africa hopes that is about to change. More About: India , Success , Spin
SA hockey women in pre-Olympic action
2008-05-29 13:41:00 Fresh off the recently completed Interprovincial hockey tournament and victories by the national team over Canada and Russia before that, the South African women's hockey team to contest two four-nations tournaments in Europe in June has been named. More About: Women , Action , Olympic , Hockey
Govt boost for local industries
2008-05-29 12:40:00 The Department of Trade and Industry is working closely with state-owned enterprises to help build the competitiveness of South African suppliers, in an effort to ensure they take full advantage of the country's massive infrastructure spending programme currently underway. More About: Industries , Local , Boost , Govt
Infrastructure investment needed: Mbeki
2008-05-29 10:08:00 African countries need to direct more resources and investment into infrastructure if they are to ensure higher and sustainable economic growth for the continent, President Thabo Mbeki told delegates at the fourth Tokyo International Conference on African Development being held in Japan. More About: Investment , Infrastructure
Four new Boks for June tests
2008-05-28 15:23:00 Four uncapped players have been named in the Springbok squad of 30 for three tests in June , two against Six Nations champions Wales, and the third against Italy, who are coached by former Bok coach Nick Mallett. More About: Tests
South African rhinos off to Zambia
2008-05-28 14:15:00 Five black rhinos have been sent to Zambia as part of a relocation agreement between South Africa, Namibia and Zambia, which aims to enhance regional conservation efforts and to create more habitat for one of Africa's endangered species. More About: South African , African
Limpopo gets R7.4bn water project
2008-05-28 11:07:00 The government has signed a memorandum of agreement with 23 mining companies to jointly invest R7.4-billion in the Olifants River water project, which aims to unlock mining opportunities, increase water provision and possibly generate electricity in the Limpopo province. More About: Project , Water
Vodacom Challenge tickets on sale
2008-05-27 15:58:00 Tickets for the Vodacom Challenge , which will feature European Champions League winners Manchester United taking on Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates, have gone on sale. The Red Devils will visit South Africa in July to prepare for the new English Premier League season. More About: Sale , Tickets
Kruger Park: 110 years of conservation
2008-05-27 14:43:00 One of South Africa's most famous tourist attractions, the Kruger National Park , is celebrating 110 years of existence by holding several events over the next three weeks within its borders to highlight the park's status as a world leader in conservation policies and management principles. More About: Conservation , Years
Innovative additions for Berg Marathon
2008-05-27 09:14:00 The 47th edition of the Isuzu Berg River Canoe Marathon gets under way in Paarl on 9 July, amidst a sweeping wave of innovations that promise to propel the famous four-day ultra-marathon into a new era. More About: Innovative
Cape Town gets 'dry' luxury hotel
2008-05-27 09:01:00 A new five-star hotel under construction in central Cape Town , the Coral International, is being targeted at Middle Eastern visitors, offering them luxurious rooms, conferencing and prayer facilities, halaal cuisine and by having no alcohol on the premises. More About: Luxury , Hotel
How the world rates South Africa
2008-05-26 12:58:00 Despite a fair amount of local scepticism - brought on partly by political uncertainty and the energy crisis - South Africa is maintaining its strong showing in world rankings, with a series of recent international reports highlighting and supporting the country's strengths as an investment destination. More About: World , South Africa , The World
PetroSA increases future Coega capacity
2008-05-26 10:36:00 State-owned PetroSA has increased the capacity of its planned crude refinery at the Coega Industrial Zone near Port Elizabeth from 250 000 to 400 000 barrels per day, with the plant now costing US$11-billion, further reducing the need for imported fuel products when it is commissioned by 2014. More About: Future
Sundowns edge Aces for Nedbank Cup
2008-05-26 10:35:00 The inaugural Nedbank Cup reached its climax at the Johannesburg Stadium on Saturday as the Premier Soccer League's richest club, Mamelodi Sundowns, edged National First Division giant killers, Mpumalanga Black Aces, 1-0 for the richest knockout cup prize on the African continent. More About: Edge
State cracks down on instigators
2008-05-26 10:32:00 The National Prosecuting Authority, South African Police Service and Department of Justice have partnered to set up special courts to ensure that cases involving attacks on foreigners are dealt with strongly and speedily. More About: State , Cracks
Govt to tackle high food prices
2008-05-26 10:00:00 The Cabinet has set up a task team to investigate factors contributing to high food prices and to come up with interventions to provide relief, especially to poorer citizens, with possible measures including removing VAT on certain foods and products. More About: Food , High , Govt , Prices
We bow our heads in shame: Mbeki
2008-05-26 09:20:00 South Africa had been shamed and humiliated by the wave of anti-foreigner violence that had broken out in parts of the country over the past two weeks, President Thabo Mbeki said in a special televised address to the nation on Sunday night. More About: Heads , Shame
Modise named Footballer of the Year
2008-05-26 08:41:00 Orlando Pirates midfielder Teko Modise was named South Africa's Footballer of the Year at the inaugural Premier Soccer League Awards in Johannesburg on Sunday night.
'Unprecedented' interest in Africa news
2008-05-23 11:57:00 There is currently unprecedented interest in news from Africa , especially from investors who watch for both good news and bad, Reuters Africa editor Barry Moody told delegates at the International Media Forum South Africa. More About: News , Interest
Xenophobia: how you can help
2008-05-23 09:55:00 As the police and the army move to contain the violence against foreign nationals in parts of the country, a growing number of South Africans are taking action against xenophobia, and stepping up to help the thousands of people displaced by the violence.
Social grants for those without IDs
2008-05-23 09:26:00 From June, the South African Social Security Agency will accept social grant applications from eligible applicants who are having trouble getting identity documents and birth certificates. More About: Grants
Multi-talented field for Dusi Mfula
2008-05-23 09:16:00 The Jonsson Dusi Mfula Off Road Experience, a mountain bike race that closely follows the route of the famous Dusi Canoe Marathon, has attracted some interesting entries, including stars from other sports. More About: Multi , Field
SAS Queen Modjadji I comes home
2008-05-22 14:14:00 The SAS Queen Modjadji I, the last of three new submarines acquired by the South African Navy, arrived in Cape Town this week following a month-long journey from Germany. More About: Home
SA, Brazil push tech, business links
2008-05-22 12:07:00 Brazilian trade and investment agency Apex-Brasil is to host a trade mission to South Africa at the end of May to strengthen business and technology links between the two countries. More About: Business , Brazil , Tech , Links , Push
Eastern Cape's development boom
2008-05-22 11:17:00 Riding on the back of major economic growth, the Eastern Cape is reaping the rewards of investor confidence, with billions of rands being pumped into roads, sprawling retail and commercial developments, residential establishments and golfing estates across the province. More About: Development , Boom
South Africa's PSL comes of age
2008-05-22 10:17:00 Anyone who witnessed the extraordinary events of "Super Sunday" would acknowledge that something is stirring in the soul of South African football.
Xenophobic attacks must end: Mbeki
2008-05-20 14:19:00 President Thabo Mbeki has issued a call for the attacks on foreign nationals living in South Africa to come to an end, as the police step up their actions to curb the violence and the government and civil society move to assist the victims. More About: Attacks , Xenophobic
Santana aims for 2010 excellence
More articles from this author:2008-05-20 10:50:00 New Bafana Bafana coach Joel Santana says he is on a mission to ensure South Africa's success at the 2010 Fifa World Cup. All it needs, says Santana, is faith and courage from the team - and, he might have added, the country. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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