Philander over bug as South Africa look to bounce back: MANCHESTER (Reuters) – Opening bowler Vernon Philander is over the viral infection that South Africa say cost them the third test against England earlier this week and looking forward to trying to level the series when the final test starts on Friday.
Source: “South Africa” – BingNews
Mugabe, Mbeki in private talks: “They were discussing experiences in South Africa and Zimbabwe, as well as the issue of liberation movements, as indicated by President Mugabe last month.” There was speculation that Mbeki’s visit would touch on the succession issue, a suggestion …
Source: “South Africa” – BingNews
Fit-again Philander ready to aid South Africa revival: Vernon Philander is confident both he and South Africa will be firing on all cylinders as they look to draw their Test series with England at Old Trafford. Philander was unable to be at his best during England’s 239-run win in the third Test at The Oval …
Source: “South Africa” – BingNews
Opposition united in motion against Zuma, but divided on early elections: “What South Africa has is not [just] a Jacob Zuma problem, it is an ANC problem,” Steenhuisen said quoting Maimane. “It would be better for the country to go to the polls and elect a new government through fresh elections [were the motion successful].”
Source: “South Africa” – BingNews
SA, Zimbabwe tackle plight of unaccompanied minors: The number of unaccompanied and undocumented minors coming to South Africa is increasing with 70 minors currently staying alone in Limpopo, which is at the border of Zimbabwe. A delegation from the Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare in …
Source: “South Africa” – BingNews
Pro12 becomes Pro14: Two South African sides added in revamped format: Griffiths, a leading figure in South African sport before revolutionising Saracens from 2008 to 2015, revealed extensive talks between Premiership Rugby and South Africa officials have taken place and reckons a new North-South axis could follow.
Source: “South Africa” – BingNews
