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U.S. Nuclear Sub To Engage South Africans In ‘Historic’ Visit Special

The American nuclear-powered attack submarine, USS San Juan, has arrived in Simon’s Town, South Africa’s main naval facility, for an unprecedented series of joint manoeuvres with South Africa’s submarine force.
Published Nov 4, 2009 by  Christopher Szabo in World | 4 comments

SA Air Force Passenger Pulls Wrong Lever, Ejects During Flight

The South African Air Force (SAAF) has established a Board of Inquiry for an unusual accident last week in which a civilian passenger accidentally ejected from a two-seat trainer during tight manoeuvres.
Published Nov 2, 2009 by  Christopher Szabo in World | 2 comments

South African media spin Irish 'racial visa' case out of control

South African media reported that a white South African woman was recently granted permission to stay in Ireland, writing she applied for the permit because she was at risk in her home country because of racial discrimination.
Published Nov 1, 2009 by  Miriam Mannak in World | 2 comments

Iceland best country for women, Yemen worst

What do Iceland, Finland, Norway and Sweden have in common, except for cold winters? These Nordic countries, of all nations in the world, have the smallest equality gap between men and women.
Published Oct 27, 2009 by  Miriam Mannak in World | 2 comments

38 South African women beat alleged rapist to death

A group of 38 South African women, who are accused of killing an alleged rapist, has been granted free bail by the Magistrate Court in South Africa's Eastern Cape province.
Published Oct 27, 2009 by  Miriam Mannak in Crime

Zimbabwe talks end without a deal

Earlier this year, the South African government forced a power-sharing deal in Zimbabwe between Movement for Democratic Change leader Morgan Tsvangirai and ZANU-PF President Robert Mugabe but now recent talks have to an inconclusive end.
Published Oct 27, 2009 by  Andrew Moran in World

South African top TV journalist stalked, killed

South Africa's most respected investigative journalists, Shadi Rapitso is no more. She was held hostage and allegedly killed by her neighbour, who couldn't accept the fact she did not want to be romantically involved with him.
Published Oct 24, 2009 by  Miriam Mannak in Crime

Animal slaughter to bless stadiums for World Cup

Chairman of the Makhonya Royal Trust, Zolani Mkiva, said on Friday that leaders will slaughter a cow preceding the opening showcase of the World Cup in order to bless the stadiums in South Africa.
Published Oct 23, 2009 by  Andrew Moran in Sports | 8 comments

UK insurance firm loses data belonging to more than 50,000 people

Information relating to more than 50,000 UK customers of the Swiss insurance firm Zurich has gone missing. The information was lost in South Africa.
Published Oct 23, 2009 by  Jane Fazackarley in Business | 1 comment

Opinion: South Africa is more than doom and gloom

When thinking of South Africa, many people think of crime, racial tension and governmental greed and corruption. Although these problems indeed exist and persist, South Africa is much more than that.
Published Oct 20, 2009 by  Miriam Mannak in World | 9 comments
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