South Africa in the News on 7 October 2012

Amalgamating Writers of Two CitiesAllAfrica.comThere was so much to talk about last Thursday when authors from Nigeria and South Africa met at the literary event organised by Committee for Relevant Ar more…

Miriam Makeba – an Unforgettable LegendAllAfrica.comDuring the apartheid era in South Africa, Miriam's music was seen as a provocation by thegovernment; she was deemed to be too dangerous and revo more…

IFP Ward 39 Councillor in Kwamashu, Themba Xulu, KidnappedAllAfrica.comSouth Africa: IFP Ward 39 Councillor in Kwamashu, Themba Xulu, Kidnapped. 6 October 2012. Comment. press release. The Inkatha Fre more…

Flying Eagles Will Prevail Over S/Africa, Maigari Assures NigeriansAllAfrica.comCoach John Obuh, who steered the Flying Eagles to win the African title in South Africa last year and led the team to th more…

LGBTQ NationSouth Africa first to recognize gay flag as an official national symbolLGBTQ NationThe South African government has announced in the official Government Gazette that the Gay Flag of South more…

Fifa.com28 new graduates in South AfricaFifa.comIn a full auditorium, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) awarded diplomas to the graduates of the fifth edition of the FIFA/CIES Programme on more…

Bleacher ReportAll Blacks beat South Africa 32-16New Zealand HeraldNew Zealand scored 20 unanswered second-half points to complete a perfect Rugby Championship campaign with a 32-16 triumph over arch more…

Bleacher ReportRuthless New Zealand romp past South AfricaChicago TribuneJOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – New Zealand displayed their ruthless streak as they ambushed South Africa with some potent counter-att more…

New Zealand Secures Rugby Championship Sweep as Australia WinsBusinessweekWinger Bryan Habana touched down in the first half for South Africa's only try, to tie former New Zealand full-back Christ more…

Bleacher ReportNew Zealand beats South Africa 32-16 in SowetoSI.comJOHANNESBURG (AP) -New Zealand attacked with clinical precision to beat South Africa 32-16 on Saturday, ending the inaugural Rugby Ch more…

Now Let Parliament Appoint the NDPPAllAfrica.comSouth Africa: Now Let Parliament Appoint the NDPP. 5 October 2012. Comment. press release. The Constitutional Court's final confirmation that Adv. M more…

Government Is Failing Cancer PatientsAllAfrica.comSouth Africa: Government Is Failing Cancer Patients. 5 October 2012. Comment. press release. Government's lack of funding for cancer research coul more…

Mpumalanga Community Safety, Security and Liaison MEC Vusi Shongwe Led a …AllAfrica.comSouth Africa: Mpumalanga Community Safety, Security and Liaison MEC Vusi Shongwe Led a Successful Operation in more…

Independent OnlinePress Statement On Nkandla Security Project From the Ministry of Public WorksAllAfrica.comSouth Africa: Press Statement On Nkandla Security Project From the Ministry of Public Works. more…

President Jacob Zuma Wishes All Teachers a Happy World Teachers DayAllAfrica.comWorking together with our teachers we can achieve excellent academic results and ensure that South Africa becomes a well more…

Peter Siddle is ready to show South Africa who is boss this summer. Source: AFPHerald SunSouth Africa unquestionably has the best fast bowlers individually and collectively with Dale Steyn, Morne Mork more…

CBC.caFired mineworkers in South Africa vow to fight to the death, make mines …Washington PostJOHANNESBURG — A leader for striking miners at Anglo American Platinum mines in South Africa on Saturd more…

Newstalk ZBLIVE UPDATES: South Africa v All BlacksNewstalk ZBNewstalkZB.co.nz brings you LIVE UPDATES and a live running blog of today's early morning (New Zealand time) encounter between the New more…

Western Cape Education Department Celebrates World Teachers' DayAllAfrica.comSouth Africa: Western Cape Education Department Celebrates World Teachers' Day. 5 October 2012. Comment. press rele more…

Independent OnlineDevelopment At Nkandla Not Unique – NxesiAllAfrica.comSouth Africa: Development At Nkandla Not Unique – Nxesi. 5 October 2012. Comment. Pretoria — The developments underway in Pres more…