South Africa in the News on 11 April 2014

South Africa 'turning the corner' on R&D spendingSouth Africa.infoSouth Africa's investment in research and development (R&D) grew to R22.2-billion in 2011/12, an increase of R2-bi more…

South Africa Needs $1 Billion to Make Toxic Water PotableBloombergSouth Africa needs to spend as much as $1 billion to make toxic water leaking from abandoned mine shafts drinkable, the Department of more…

The Idaho StatesmanOscar Pistorius: Athlete accused of lies and distortionBBC NewsMr Nel, known as the "bull terrier" in South Africa for his fierce questioning, also suggested Mr Pistorius more…

Mighty Warriors confident of a win in South AfricaNewsDayMIGHTY Warriors coach Rosemary Mugadza was yesterday left fuming after her team was denied access to a training ground by hosts South Africa ah more…

CNN InternationalSouth Africa on a growth curve different from NigeriaBDliveTHIS week's news that Nigeria's gross domestic product (GDP) is higher than South Africa's has generated signifi more…

Nigeria's suddenly supersized economy is indeed a wonder; but so are its still …The EconomistHEY PRESTO: as if by magic, Nigeria has declared itself the biggest economy in Africa. Overnight, wit more…

Columbus Ledger-EnquirerProsecutor Describes Pistorius as a Self-Centered BullyNew York Times“It's all about Mr. Pistorius,” the pugnacious state prosecutor, Gerrie Nel, repeatedly told the ju more…

koraNews, 5 hours ago South Africa's Zimbabwe tour itinerary announcedInternational Cricket CouncilThe Test match will be followed by three ODI matches at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on the more…

South Africa Divided as Election LoomsVoice of AmericaJOHANNESBURG, LIMPOPO PROVINCE — South Africa's urbanites are increasingly vocal about their opposition to the ruling African National Congr more…

Council on Foreign Relations (blog)Corruption in South AfricaThe Economist“I AM often asked by people from India and Russia, 'Why do you worry?'”, says David Lewis, head of Corruption Watc more…