South Africa in the News on 30 April 2012

MENAFN.COMGovt, Saudi Arabia Deepen RelationsAllAfrica.comPretoria — South Africa and Saudi Arabia have maintained good political, economic and trade relations, established by the bonds of friendshi more…

Daily MaverickE-tolling: Judge Prinsloo and hope for South AfricaDaily MaverickAgain, just like he did in his ruling on urgency, he reminded South Africa how “inspired” he was by the public intere more…

New EraAthletics – South Africa steals the showNew EraWINDHOEK – With a total number of 11 SADC count ies al l in blistering action, South Africa were comfortable winners as they rode the crest of t more…

Sydney Morning HeraldBrumbies end Africa tour on a highARU RugbyBy the AAP The free-scoring Brumbies are looking forward to a massive clash with the NSW Waratahs after completing one of their best Sup more…

Daily MailDon't let them eat cake: South Africa's ANC party bans minister from eating …Daily MailSouth Africa's City Press newspaper reported that the ANC executive committee had since p more…

Longmeadow High's Wil Szostkiewicz saw a lot on his trip to South AfricaMassLive.com(Submitted) Longmeadow High School coach Brad Miller knows Will Szostkiewicz's trip to South Africa with the more…

Going au naturel is the business in South AfricaThe Daily StarPublic nudity in South Africa is not legal, despite a decades-old blind eye on certain beaches, but attitudes are now more accepting since more…

BBC NewsSudan detains 4 land mine expertsUPI.comThe men, from Britain, Norway, South Africa and South Sudan, were flown to Khartoum for questioning, he said. There has been fighting over the Heglig ar more…

Champaign/Urbana News-GazetteFamily returns from South Africa to CUChampaign/Urbana News-GazetteLeon Odendaal, who operated PDQ Printing Services in Urbana from 2007 to 2010, returned to his native So more…

StandardNetA look into the new South AfricaStandardNetNow, in the new South Africa, they are married with two children. They move into a suburban enclave with their comrades, former freedom fighters. more…

South Africa: Gold miners sue over lung diseaseGlobalPost(Rodger Bosch /AFP/Getty Images) JOHANNESBURG — Long after they left the gold mines, death stalks tens of thousands of South Africa's for more…

AFPSouth Africa: Cop, Ranger Killed in Kruger ShootingAllAfrica.comJohannesburg — A policeman and a game ranger have been shot and killed in the Kruger National Park, police said on Sunday. The poli more…

AFPSouth Africa Government to Study Court Ruling Against Road TollsBloombergSouth Africa's government will review a High Court decision to block its plans to introduce road tolls in the city of Jo more…

NDTVPresident embarks on visit to Seychelles, South AfricaTimes of IndiaNEW DELHI: President Pratibha Patil today left on an official tour to Seychelles and South Africa, a visit expected to further b more…

Global Voices OnlineSouth Africa: Record of E-Toll Decision Needed – OutaAllAfrica.com"History was made for the people of South Africa," he said. "Government must realise the court is t more…

South Africa: Selebi and Shaik to Benefit From RemissionAllAfrica.comIn South Africa the granting of special remissions is governed by placing safety first and promoting shared responsibility for the more…

Independent OnlineSouth Africa to release 35000 from crowded prisonsFox NewsMarch 29, 2012: South African President Jacob Zuma addresses the plenary session of BRICS 2012 Summit in New Delhi, India, T more…

South Africa police shoot dead hostage takerFox NewsJOHANNESBURG – South African police say a hostage was freed after they shot dead a gunman holding her at a hospital. Police say three people were more…

South Africa: Plans underway to establish heroes acres7thSpace Interactive (press release)Pretoria – Defence and Military Veterans Minister, Lindiwe Sisulu, said plans were underway to establish Heroe more…

Zimbabwe/South Africa: ZOC Step Up London PrepsAllAfrica.com… Olympic Committee have geared up their preparations for the London 2012 Olympic Games with Team Zimbabwe's chef de mission Busi Chin more…