South Africa in the News on 2 September 2012

The West AustralianSouth Africa buries shot minersABC OnlineSouth Africa has buried dozens of mineworkers killed by police last month in the worst crackdown on protests since apartheid. Twenty-six of more…

BBC NewsSouth African president rejects ultimatum to release minersCNN(CNN) — South Africa's president is rejecting a Sunday ultimatum to release 270 miners charged in the deaths of their colleag more…

If only Israel were South AfricaHaaretzThe first time it happened was during a film at the Tel Aviv Cinematheque when the screen showed Adriaan Vlok, former minister of law and order in South Africa&# more…

Telegraph.co.ukMorgan leads England past South Africa for top world cricket slotGant DailyLondon, England, United Kingdom (4E Sports) – Eoin Morgan put on an outstanding hitting performance, scoring more…

The GuardianDeon Meyer: 'South Africa just isn't as sexy as Scandinavia'The GuardianBorn in 1958, Deon Meyer is one of South Africa's top thriller authors. A former brand strategist fo more…

Globe and MailSouth Africa's Pistorius sets world record on day three of ParalympicsCNNHis biggest threats in Sunday's gold-medal final will include Brazilian Alan Fonteles Cardoso Oliveira, A more…

ESPNcricinfo.comDernbach, Morgan star as England beat South AfricaPakistan Daily TimesLONDON: Jade Dernbach marked his return to England duty with three wickets, including the prize scalp of Hashim Am more…

Telegraph.co.ukEngland v South Africa: Alastair Cook needs to prove captaincy will not …Telegraph.co.ukSeizing on the fact that the ball used at the Vauxhall End was reverse-swinging, Cook gave Ravi more…

Nkoana-Mashabane to Visit Thailand, MyanmarAllAfrica.comSouth Africa hosted the successful COP17 conference in Durban at the end of 2011 and will continue to serve as President until the next Conferen more…

South African Broadcasting CorporationTourism Continues to GrowAllAfrica.comJohannesburg — Despite a downward trend globally, South Africa's tourism sector remained strong and resilient, Tourism more…

Dignity of Unemployed Must Be Restored – OliphantAllAfrica.comSouth Africa: Dignity of Unemployed Must Be Restored – Oliphant. 31 August 2012. Comment. Polokwane — Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant s more…

Human Rights Law in Military Operations Under SpotlightAllAfrica.comPretoria — South Africa has taken a number of legislative and policy steps towards ensuring that military operations take place in more…

Recommendations of Copyright Commission ReleasedAllAfrica.comThe commission was not impressed by the fact that over 70% of royalties go outside South Africa and it was also concerned that royalty coll more…

Minister Gigaba to Plant Trees, Hand Over HouseAllAfrica.comSouth Africa: Minister Gigaba to Plant Trees, Hand Over House. By Tshwarelo Mogakane, 31 August 2012. Comment. Bushbuckridge — Public Ente more…

Thousands of Babies Saved Through HIV Prevention ProgrammeAllAfrica.comMotsoaledi was quoting figures from the Medical Research Council (MRC) in reply to a parliamentary question raised in the Nationa more…

Business Recorder (blog)SAF Buries Miners Killed in Deadly ShootingVoice of AmericaDozens of bodies were laid to rest Saturday across South Africa, weeks after police shot 34 striking miners dead earl more…

AFPS.Africa buries most of the 34 miners killed by policeAFPMTHATHA, South Africa — South Africa on Saturday buried dozens of mineworkers killed by police last month in the worst crackdown on protes more…

South Africa's Pistorius Sets World Record On Day Three Of ParalympicsKERO-TV 23… like T44, to group competitors based on their disability. His biggest threats in Sunday's gold-medal final w more…

ESPNcricinfo.comCook praise for recalled bowlersESPNcricinfo.comAlastair Cook praised the role of England's recalled bowlers, Jade Dernbach and James Tredwell, in helping level the one-day series more…

TheSouthAfricanBronze for Paralympic Team SA's HerbstAllAfrica.comHendri Herbst claimed a bronze medal in the swimming pool on Friday to add to the gold medal won for Team South Africa by Natalie more…