South Africa in the News on 14 April 2012

The Maravi PostSouth Africa Defence Force to repatriate Mutharika remainsThe Maravi Post"The former president will be accorded the farewell ceremony befitting his stature, this is but one of the more…

The HinduAfrica's Rhinos face Poaching CrisisHuffington PostExperts in rhino conservation met last week in Nairobi, convened by the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) and Kenya Wildlife Service (KW more…

South Africa offers great potential for RI's exportsJakarta PostBilateral trade between Indonesia, the Southeast Asia's largest economy, and South Africa, Africa's biggest economy, is stil more…

CBS NewsSouth Africa offers Malawi fuel deal, mist on Zambia 'donation'Nyasa TimesInternational Relations Minister of South Africa, Maite Mashabane, who led a delegation from President Jacob Z more…

S.Africa rand slides vs dollar after China GDPReuters* Weak China GDP weighs on sentiment * Bonds mixed, market interest lukewarm * Banks, traders see weak rand outlook JOHANNESBURG, April 13 (Reuters more…

Telegraph.co.ukOscar Pistorius in 400 final at South African nationals; double-amputee aiming …Washington PostPORT ELIZABETH, South Africa — Oscar Pistorius advanced to the 400-meter final at the more…

The Daily JeffersonianSouth Africa central govt to subsidize African CupSI.comSouth Africa's Minister of Sport Fikile Mbalula appeared at a nationally televised news conference on Friday alongside more…

BBC SportSouth Africa central govt to subsidize African CupSI.comBut when the time came to consider bidding to host the 2020 Olympics, South Africa said it wanted to instead to focus on social priorit more…

New York Times (blog)South Africa's ANC Braces for Repeat of Leadership FightBusinessWeekBy Mike Cohen on April 13, 2012 South Africa's ruling African National Congress is bracing for a divisi more…

Africa: Banda & the AU CommissionAllAfrica.comSouth Africa's Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma will be an unexpected beneficiary of the death of Malawi's Bingu wa Mutharika last week, and of the cons more…

Platinum todaySA immigration rules may be eased to attract engineers for infrastructure pushCreamer Media’s Engineering NewsThe prevailing shortage of engineers has been identified by the Presidential more…

BBC SportSouth Africa central govt to subsidize AFOXSports.comSouth Africa's Minister of Sport Fikile Mbalula appeared at a nationally televised news conference on Friday alongside football offici more…

NEWS.com.auSouth Africans Otto, Kruger share lead in MalaysiaTimes of IndiaJbe Kruger of South Africa reacts after sinking a putt during the second round of the Maybank Malaysian Open at Kuala Lumpur more…

Platinum todaySouth Africa looks to exploit platinum-rich northern mineral beltPlatinum todaySouth Africa is looking to invest in transport, water and energy projects to exploit the country's plat more…

South Africa Not Playing a Double Nuclear GameAllAfrica.comSouth Africa has recently been accused of "playing both sides of the nuclear coin". This followed President Jacob Zuma's speech more…

Montero's NI 43-101 Preliminary Economic Assessment on the Duyker Eiland …MarketWatch (press release)TORONTO, ONTARIO, Apr 13, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) — Montero Mining and Exploration Ltd. more…

Independent OnlineHarmony Gold March quarter output sharply downReuters(Corrects pvs quarter figure, this quarter calculation) * CEO softens tone on safety drive * March output around 283000 oz-Reuter more…

Independent OnlineSA keen to move ahead with plans to unlock 'northern mineral belt'Creamer Media’s Engineering NewsJOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – Plans for unlocking South Africa's c more…

SowetanSouth Africa's ANC to Discuss Doing Business With NedbankBusinessWeekBy Renee Bonorchis on April 13, 2012 South Africa's ruling party will discuss whether it “makes sense” to bank w more…

South Africa: Targeted budget deficit is achievable: Treasury7thSpace Interactive (press release)South Africa is also committed to restoring a primary surplus while it also intends to fully cover its more…