British and Irish Lions win
The British and Irish Lions have avoided their first series whitewash against South Africa in 118 years with a 28-9 win over South Africa in the third and final test at Ellis Park. Winger Shane Williams has scored two tries and says some inspirational
South Africa must cool it's China fever
SOUTH Africa is well endowed with natural resources, especially minerals and metals. This has created a unique South African form of capitalism. The South African economy is dominated by the extraction of minerals from the ground, processing them into
> Lions roar in Johannesburg
The British and Irish Lions got their revenge for their two narrow losses in the first two Tests, and the series defeat they suffered, by recording a record equalling 28-9 win over South Africa in the final outing in Johannesburg on Saturday. It was a
African Leaders Refuse To Hand Over Alleged War Criminal Bashir
The African Union (A.U.) has announced that it will not cooperate with the International Criminal Court (ICC?s) demand to extradite Sudanese president Omar Hassan Al Bashir. Bashir was indicted by the ICC for war crimes in March. The South African
AFP - South African human rights organisations on Saturday condemned the arrest of about 300 destitute Zimbabwean nationals.
BP Southern Africa
operates under this global brand in the downstream sector of the industry. It is involved in a joint venture refinery with Shell in Durban, which produces 180,000 barrels a day and supplies the South African inland market. In the African region BP
S.African human rights bodies slam arrest of homeless Zimbabweans
South African human rights organisations on Saturday condemned the arrest of about 300 destitute Zimbabwean nationals. 'We have been informed by the SAPS (South African Police Service) that the purpose of the raid was to clear the streets and enforce
Tea, water and biscuits as South Africa tightens belt
CAPE TOWN: Tea, water and biscuits are on South Africa's recession menu to replace lavish meals at some government meetings as the belt is tightened on public spending, a spokesman said on Thursday. 'Budgets that are spent on meals or food in
Captain Hassan insists Egypt can qualify for World Cup
JOHANNESBURG (AFP) Captain Ahmed Hassan insists struggling Egypt can reach the 2010 World Cup in South Africa ahead of a crucial qualifier against Rwanda in Cairo Sunday. Winners of the last two African Nations Cup tournaments, the North Africans lie
South Africa 9-28 Lions
The British and Irish Lions won their first Test match for eight years after a stunning end-of-tour performance left world champions South Africa reeling. They might have already lost the Test series before another seismic encounter unfolded at Ellis
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