INSIGHT-ANC promises ring hollow in home of S.Africa greats

* Broken schools belie Mandela dream of “better life” * Ruling party under fire for delivery deficit * Corruption and cronyism seen undermining governance By Peroshni Govender ENTSHINGENI, South Africa, June 24 (Reuters) – First graders huddle to do sums on scraps of paper pressed against a cracked mud wall at Mwezeni Primary School in [...]





Rugby-Wales series perfect Wallabies warmup for All Blacks tests

By Nick Mulvenney SYDNEY, June 24 (Reuters) – Australia coach Robbie Deans believes the three-test series against Wales was the perfect preparation for the back-to-back tests against the All Blacks with which the Wallabies open the inaugural Rugby Championship in August. The Wallabies wrapped up a 3-0 series sweep over the Welsh with victory by [...]





Rugby-South Africa tour will benefit England, says Lancaster

By Jason Humphries PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa, June 24 (Reuters) – England failed to beat South Africa in their three June tests but the tour will prove beneficial in the long term, coach Stuart Lancaster said on Sunday. England lost the first two tests of the series before claiming a credible draw in the third, [...]





Ex-magistrate in bid to quash theft conviction

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Public shows support for crime unit

INLSA Tow trucks, branded with messages of support for the accused officers, line up outside the Durban Magistrates Court. Picture:Terry Haywood Twenty members of Durban’s organised crime unit who were arrested this week were heroes and not hardened criminals, said members of the public at the Durban Magistrate’s Court in a show of support for [...]





Long wait for results of B-sample

Gallo Images Mamabolo It would take up to three months for the results of Comrades Marathon winner Ludwick Mamabolo’s B-sample test, the SA Institute for Drug-Free Sport said yesterday. “Once the athlete has given a verbal indication that he would like to have his B-sample tested, it is two weeks before the process can begin,” [...]





Drama at ‘death squad’ hearing

INLSA Expelled police commissioner, Bheki Cele, sits attentively in court in support of the accused. He was applauded by the crowd when he arrived. PICTURE: Terry Haywood There are 20 names on the charge sheet – but only 18 men in the dock, sparking speculation that after Tuesday’s dawn arrests of policemen linked to an [...]





Springbok Test available on Television

The South African Rugby Union (SARU) on Thursday welcomed the agreement between rights holder SuperSport and e.tv to show the third and final Test in the Castle Incoming Tour on free-to-air television. Saturday’s Test between the Springboks and England at a sold-out Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth will be broadcast live on SuperSport [...]





Port Elizabeth in the News on 24 June 2012

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South Africa in the News on 24 June 2012

Tough new smoking law looms – Independent Online – iol.co.za 06/24/2012 Independent OnlineTough new smoking law loomsIndependent OnlineHealth authorities are working at tightening South Africa's anti-smoking laws, proposing a total ban on indoor smoking and even makin more… South Africa, England draw in final three-Test match – The West Australian – au.news.yahoo.com 06/24/2012 The West [...]





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