South Africa in the News on 29 December 2012

South Africa-Spain level at Hopman CupSBSSpain's Annabel Medina Garrigues has beaten South Africa's Chanelle Scheepers 6-4 6-2 to square their Hopman Cup contest at a match apiece, leaving the more…

SuperSportSouth Africa takes early Hopman Cup leadSuperSportSouth Africa took a 1-0 lead over Spain in the Hopman Cup as Kevin Anderson defeated Fernando Verdasco 7-6 (5), 6-4 in Saturday's openin more…

Little Reason for South Africa Optimism, Nomura saysBarron’s (blog)South Africa's African National Congress ended its conference in Mangaung on Thursday–but anyone hoping for meaningful change i more…

We should still be battling South AfricaThe RoarFor many sports fans, the essence of the festive season does not materialise under a plastic tree tightly wrapped in red and green, or even with a roast more…

Bicyclists hard to come by in South AfricaLos Angeles TimesJOHANNESBURG, South Africa — When Mickey Mampe needs to charge her cellphone, she jumps on her bicycle and rides 25 miles in the dry, shimm more…

Yahoo! News (blog)Ex-miners seek silicosis class action vs. South African firmsYahoo! News (blog)Reuters/Reuters – Former gold miner Thulani Bitsha, 39, stands in the doorway to his home near Bizana i more…

Just Jared Jr.Jennifer Lawrence: Marie Claire South Africa's Cover GirlJust Jared Jr.The 22-year-old Silver Linings Playbook actress opened up with the glossy about her body image, making resoluti more…

ESPNcricinfo.comKirsten sees broader landscape from NZ seriesESPNcricinfo.comGary Kirsten's first away tour in charge of South Africa was to New Zealand earlier this year. It was an opportunity to more…

ESPNcricinfo.comKirsten sees broader landscapeESPNcricinfo.comGary Kirsten's first away tour in charge of South Africa was to New Zealand earlier this year. It was an opportunity to claim the worl more…

NDTVBracewell rested from ODIs in South AfricaRadio New ZealandThe selectors had retained 11 members from the Twenty20 squad that lost the three-match series against South Africa 2-1, including five u more…

How Men in South Africa Are Trying to Stop Violence Against WomenThe AtlanticIn an anonymous 2009 survey by South Africa's Medical Research Council (MRC), one in four men admitted to raping a woma more…

Australia captain Michael Clarke says Sri Lanka win borne from South Africa …The GuardianAustralia captain Michael Clarke says his team have learned to grasp the nettle when they have momentum after more…

South Africa: Lonmin CEO Steps DownAllAfrica.comSouth Africa: Lonmin CEO Steps Down. 28 December 2012. Johannesburg — The CEO of mining company Lonmin, Ian Farmer, has stepped down from his position more…

Myjoyonline.comMandela Continues Home-Based CareAllAfrica.comSouth Africa: Mandela Continues Home-Based Care. 28 December 2012. Johannesburg — Former president Nelson Mandela will continue to receiv more…

South Africa: Zuma's Detractors Prejudiced – ANCAllAfrica.comSouth Africa: Zuma's Detractors Prejudiced – ANC. 28 December 2012. Johannesburg — Those prejudiced against President Jacob Zuma more…

Just JaredJennifer Lawrence Covers 'Marie Claire' South Africa January 2013Just JaredOn going out with friends: “I don't like going out that much. I'm kind of an old lady. After it&# more…

Independent OnlineSouth Africa's Mandela banknotesBayoubuzzSouth Africa's Mandela banknotes. Written by Media Sources; Friday, 28 December 2012 08:39; Print · Email · Epson Pro W more…

Independent OnlineSA bonds soft in lacklustre tradeIndependent Online… Financial Planning · Retirement · Columnists · Unit Trusts · South Africa · Currencies &midd more…

ESPNcricinfo.comPhilander not ruled out of first TestESPNcricinfo.comSouth Africa fast bowler Vernon Philander, who is recovering from a grade one hamstring strain, will only be fully assessed next we more…

Business Recorder (blog)South Africa trade deficit narrows from record highThe New Age OnlineSouth Africa's trade deficit narrowed in November from record levels seen the month before, thanks to a more…