South Africa in the News on 20 December 2017

Herald SunAustralia's speed demons will go head-to-head with Dale Steyn, Kagiso Rabada and Vernon PhilanderHerald SunPhilander, Steyn's new ball partner, returns after suffering back spasms du more…

BBC NewsCyril Ramaphosa's election as head of the ANC means he'll probably be South Africa's next presidentLos Angeles Times“Cyril Ramaphosa is the one who can save us,” Mthetwa said. more…

BBC NewsWill Jacob Zuma be ousted as South Africa's president?BBC NewsJacob Zuma, South Africa's scandal-hit president, may not see out his second term now that the governing African National more…

The GuardianCreditors desert Poundland owner amid South Africa accounting scandalThe GuardianPoundland's parent group Steinhoff International has started to lose credit lines from lenders, putting more…

CNBCSouth Africa's political shift is good news for investors — but don't expect a 'magic bullet'CNBCRamaphosa also faces a divided party which could prove a stumbling block to stren more…

Financial TimesCan Ramaphosa rescue South Africa's ANC?Financial TimesNews and analysis from Financial Times reporters around the world. FT News is produced by Fiona Symon. December 19, 2017. Your more…

ReutersPistorius asks South Africa's top court to cut sentenceReutersJOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Paralympic gold medalist Oscar Pistorius has appealed to South Africa's highest court to cut the s more…

BusinessTechIs South Africa a good country?BusinessTechThe latest Good Country Index shows which countries are the biggest contributors to global society – adding their support to the fight against more…

ReutersDrought to hit South Africa's 2018 wine harvestReutersSouth Africa which produces 3.9 percent of the world's wine, harvests its winelands between February and March. Western Cape dams w more…

ReutersPistorius to appeal increased sentence at South Africa's highest court: EWNReutersJOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Jailed South African track star Oscar Pistorius will appeal against his increased more…