South Africa in the News on 5 July 2013

News & ObserverGreipel wins 6th stage , South Africa's Impey leads TourNews & ObserverAndre Greipel of Germany celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the sixth stage of the Tour de France more…

South Africa lagging Africa in telecom stakesBDliveThe story of the communications industry in South Africa since 1994 is a litany of farce. And the root of this was the decision to privatise Telkom b more…

Tribunal approves sale of Rio Tinto's assets in South AfricaBDliveRIO Tinto's assets in South Africa are now in the hands of a Chinese iron and steel company, a Mauritius special purpose vehic more…

Tour de France: Greipel wins stage; South Africa's Impey makes historySalt Lake Tribune"Wearing the yellow jersey now is definitely going to change things for cycling, put it on the map in So more…

"Palm tree gang" digging them up in South Africa and exporting to Europe for …Mirror.co.ukThe "palm tree gang" is targetting the valuable trees in the gold mining town of Nigel, more…

FIVE MINUTES: South AfricaDaily MaverickSouth Africa wants a one-off sale of some of its $1 billion stockpile of rhino horn to finance conservation and potentially flood a thriving black market. Envir more…

CBS NewsSouth Africa presidency denies Mandela in "permanent vegetative state"CBS NewsUpdated at 4:59 p.m. ET. The South African presidency denied a report Thursday that former South Africa more…

Thoughts On My Visit To South AfricaThe Jewish PressI have just returned from South Africa. I've always had a special affinity for that country. It goes back to the early '70s. I was speaking more…

Make or break for Blues in South AfricaStuff.co.nzThe Blues aren't looking at the negatives in Bloemfontein this week, but grasping the one lone positive that sees them decidedly buoyant for a tea more…

South Africa's Impey Leads Tour de France as Greipel Wins StageBloombergSouth Africa's Impey Leads Tour de France as Greipel Wins Stage. By Alex Duff – 2013-07-04T16:28:51Z. German sprinter An more…

South Africa rest Steyn for Sri Lanka tourFox News"We are resting Steyn as we have a very important and crowded Test season ahead," Cricket South Africa selection convener Andrew Hudson told more…

Cricket South Africa names Adrian Birrell as assistant coachTimes of IndiaCricket South Africa on Thursday named Adrian Victor Birrell the assistant coach of South Africa cricket team. Birrell, who ha more…

Western Cape Mec for Finance Alan Winde Meets With Hisense Global Md to …AllAfrica.comSouth Africa: Western Cape Mec for Finance Alan Winde Meets With Hisense Global Md to Discuss Expansion of Weste more…

Western Cape Government Meets With Chinese Ministry of CommerceAllAfrica.comVan Rensburg said wine exports from South Africa to China have increased by 34% between 2009 and 2012. He said government su more…

The GuardianNelson Mandela Sports Day launched by South Africa sports stars – videoThe GuardianSome of the biggest names in South African sport, including Bryan Habana and Jean de Villiers, gather in more…

Yahoo! Eurosport UKAdrian Birrell named assistant coachESPNcricinfo.comAdrian Birrell has been named South Africa's assistant coach and Claude Henderson has been appointed as a specialist spin-bow more…

South Africa: Mandela's Condition Unchanged Government SaysVoice of AmericaSouth Africa says former president Nelson Mandela remains in 'critical but stable' condition at the Pretoria hosp more…

Bafana Bafana Move One Spot Up in the Fifa RankingsAllAfrica.comSouth Africa recently played two matches – both World Cup qualifiers – winning one (3-0 against CAR) and losing the other (Ethiopia, 1-2 more…

Tests Confirm Mandela IdentitiesAllAfrica.comSouth Africa: Tests Confirm Mandela Identities. 4 July 2013. Photo: Lungelwa Timla/allAfrica.com. Mandla Mandela. Johannesburg — Forensic tests have conf more…

The GuardianSouth Africa prepares to launches smart ID card projectZDNet (blog)South Africa prepares to launches smart ID card project. Summary: The South Africa government will introduce a new smart more…