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February 22, 2019

Sports court to rule in Semenya case by March 26

The Court of Arbitration for Sport said Friday that it will deliver by March 26 a decision in the controversial case pitting South African double Olympic champion Caster Semenya against the IAAF. Semenya is challenging proposals by the International Association…

February 22, 2019

Sports court to rule in Semenya case by March 26

The Court of Arbitration for Sport said Friday that it will deliver by March 26 a decision in the controversial case pitting South African double Olympic champion Caster Semenya against the IAAF. Semenya is challenging proposals by the International Association…

February 22, 2019

Death toll from S.African coal mine blast climbs to 18

The death toll from a gas explosion that occurred at disused South African coal mine on February 3 rose to 18 after rescuers recovered 13 more bodies, police said Friday. The disaster occurred at Gloria coal mine, located near the…

February 22, 2019

Death toll from S.African coal mine blast climbs to 18

The death toll from a gas explosion that occurred at disused South African coal mine on February 3 rose to 18 after rescuers recovered 13 more bodies, police said Friday. The disaster occurred at Gloria coal mine, located near the…

February 21, 2019

Two suspects shot dead in robbery at S.African school

Two suspected robbers were killed in a shootout with police during a break-in at a Johannesburg high school as students prepared to sit exams on Thursday, officials said. A gang of robbers stormed the school, intimidated office staff and demanded…

February 21, 2019

S.Africa to extradite Mozambique ex-minister: report

South Africa will extradite Mozambique’s ex-finance minister Manuel Chang, held in a Johannesburg jail since December on a US-issued international arrest warrant, a respected news site reported Thursday. Chang, 63, was arrested at Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport on December…

February 20, 2019

S.Africa announces $1.6-bn bailout to keep lights on

South Africa’s Finance Minister Tito Mboweni announced Wednesday a $1.6 billion-a-year bailout for the country’s electricity utility in a bid to stave off further downgrades to Pretoria’s credit rating as he unveiled a new budget. Credit ratings agencies have warned…

February 20, 2019

S.Africa to deliver budget faced with debt mountain and blackouts

South Africa’s Finance Minister Tito Mboweni faces a balancing act ahead of his maiden budget Wednesday to reassure investors over the country’s troubled public electricity company without alienating union allies ahead of national elections. He is under pressure to bail…

February 18, 2019

Tiny S. Africa beach restaurant crowned best in world

A tiny beach restaurant in an isolated South African fishing village was named the best in the world on Monday. Chef Kobus van der Merwe, who did not begin to cook seriously until he was 30, forages every day for…