South Africa in the News on 24 January 2012

Cricket South Africa planning franchise expansionIEWY NewsCricket South Africa (CSA) is planning to spread out its top-flight structure, as it feels its domestic foundation is strong enough to do so. more…

Independent OnlineTsotsobe becomes highest-ranked South Africa bowlerIEWY NewsSouth Africa's Lonwabo Tsotsobe has become his country's highest-ranked bowler in the Reliance ICC Player Rankings more…

Bankable dies of colic in South AfricaBrisnet.comSouth Africa's Summerhill Stud reports that Group 2 hero Bankable recently died of colic after standing his first season at stud. The son of Medice more…

Australians love South African holidaysYahoo!7 NewsA strong dollar and great beaches make South Africa a top summer destination for Australians. "See you at the beach," waves a Cape Town fri more…

Lesotho's economy catches flu – from South Africa's sneezeSierra Express MediaFor decades the mountain kingdom of Lesotho has relied heavily on South Africa to advance — until now. South A more…

San Francisco Bay ViewCongolese say South Africa's Congolese immigrant sweep targeted anti-Kabila …San Francisco Bay Viewby Ann Garrison Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) President Joseph K more…

BusinessLIVEGold Fields, Gold One Mull South Africa Tailings JVFox BusinessIf a deal is agreed, the companies would inject into a joint venture company assets of roughly 700 million metric tons, more more…

Independent OnlineSouth Africa, 2012: A survey that explains a lotDaily MaverickThe South Africa Survey, an annual report released this week by the South African Institute of Race Relations, is a good more…

TheSouthAfricanSouth Africa's population would be 4.4 million more without AIDSGlobalPostSouth Africa, which has more HIV-positive people than any other country, has a population of 50.6 million more…

TheSouthAfricanSouth Africa vs Australia in world's largest telescope bidTheSouthAfricanIt's not just on the cricket fields that South Africa and Australia are arch-rivals. Now there's a m more…

CBC.caOldest dinosaur nursery found in South AfricaFox Newshttp://news.discovery.com/animals/oldest-dinosaur-nest-found-120123.html – The oldest known dinosaur nesting site, dating to 190 million ye more…

AFPAl Bashir Meets South Africa Presidential EnvoySudan VisionKhartoum – President Omar Al Bashir met South Africa's special envoy to Sudan, Charles Nqakula on Monday. The meeting reviewed develop more…

Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)'Real Housewives of Atlanta' recap: Marlo Hampton crashes Africa tripThe GrioBy Salena Rochester NeNe surprises the 'Wives by bringing Marlo along on the more…

Drake Had A Run-In With A Tiger In South AfricaMTV.com (blog)Before heading back to the States to perform at the Sundance festival this past weekend, he joined his crew in South Africa for a few dates more…

Drake Wrestles Tiger, Wows Fans In South AfricaMTV.comOn Saturday, the Young Money soldier rocked the Bing Bar in Park City, Utah, during the Sundance Film Festival, and in December, he took a couple more…

Foreign Policy (blog)The Call: South Africa — Elite InfightingForeign Policy (blog)South Africa-ANC discord. In South Africa, a bitter struggle for leadership and the policy direction of the ruling A more…

Daily MailSri Lanka captain Dilshan stands down after series defeats in South AfricaDaily MailBy Sportsmail Reporter Tillakaratne Dilshan has resigned as Sri Lanka captain in all three formats of the more…

ESPNcricinfo.comNo Afridi or Razzaq in South Africa's T20 competitionESPNcricinfo.comShahid Afridi and Abdul Razzaq will not travel to play in South Africa's domestic 20-over competition. The more…

ESPN STAR SportsDilshan quits as Sri Lanka cricket captainAFPCOLOMBO — Tillakaratne Dilshan resigned as Sri Lanka's cricket captain in all three forms of the game on Monday following the team&#3 more…

Malaysia StarMadagascar News: Exiled former president sent back to South AfricaGlobalPost (blog)On board the flight was Niren Tolsi, a journalist for South Africa's weekly Mail & Guardian news more…