South Africa in the News on 9 December 2012

New airlines aim for South AfricaBDliveTWO new low-cost airlines are planning to enter the South African market despite the brutal operating environment that grounded two companies – Velvet Sky and 1t more…

SADC Countries Readying for Change of Leadership – How Practical?AllAfrica.comThe two countries, Namibia and Tanzania had just held their National Party Congresses, the South West African Peoples Orga more…

ArcelorMittal play a vital role in South Africa power industriesSteelGuruArcelorMittal South Africa's steel products are continuing to play a significant role in the country's USD 90 billion i more…

Nyasa TimesMalawi junior Queens settle for draw with South Africa in Zone VI GamesNyasa TimesMalawi Queens Under-20 started their campaign to defend the Zone Six Games Tournament with a draw game agai more…

Yahoo! Eurosport UKSouth Africa, Portugal on track for Sevens titleThe Star OnlinePORT ELIZABETH, South Africa: South Africa and surprise side Portugal both swept their three group matches to comforta more…

Voice of AmericaMandela hospitalized for tests 'consistent with his age,' South Africa saysNBCNews.com (blog)Mandela, who became South Africa's first black president after the country' more…

Samsung continues to Mobilise South AfricaAfrican Business ReviewSamsung Mobile South Africa has confirmed a multi-million Rand sponsorship of Team MTN-Qhubeka for a three- year period, starting Janua more…

South Africa passes the Test of cricket with honorsSaudi GazetteHERE is an early nomination for next year's Nobel Peace Prize: the South African Test cricket team. I do not say this to celebrate t more…

FRANCE 24South Africa, Portugal on track for Sevens titleFRANCE 24South Africa's Chris Dry (L) congratulates teammate Cornal Hendricks on his try during a match in October 2012. South Africa and s more…

AFPSouth Africa, Portugal on track for Sevens titleAFPPORT ELIZABETH, South Africa — South Africa and surprise side Portugal both swept their three group matches to comfortably reach the IRB Sevens more…

South Africa wins IRB Development AwardRTE.ieThe South African Rugby Union (SARU) has been awarded the IRB Development Award 2012 for its innovative and practical approach to player development regard more…

ABC NewsSouth Africa's Nelson Mandela is hospitalized for testsLos Angeles TimesJOHANNESBURG, South Africa — South Africa's beloved former president, Nelson Mandela, was hospitalized in a Pre more…

South Africa rejects Silva for deputy ambassadorship?TamilNetSouthern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC), a non-profit group that promotes human rights and rule of law in South Africa, noting that South more…

BoxscoreNZ, Fiji, South Africa into 7s quarterfinalsSI.comPORT ELIZABETH, South Africa (AP) -World series champion New Zealand lost to rival Fiji at the Port Elizabeth Sevens on Saturday but both qual more…

Nation on SundaySouth Africa make mental leap of faithNation on SundayThe way South Africa launched into the second innings at Perth was a statement of intent. Australia hit big scores on batting para more…

Clark, Madsen lead in Durban after 2-day delayMacon Telegraph (blog)DURBAN, South Africa — Morten Orum Madsen made a late charge Saturday to match Tim Clark's 5-under 60 and grab a share of the more…

AFPSharp Kenya Seek to Keep MomentumAllAfrica.comKenya face a three pronged tricky assignment when the third leg of the HSBC World rugby Sevens series kicka off in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, this w more…

ABC NewsSouth African Icon Nelson Mandela HospitalizedABC NewsSouth Africa's former President Nelson Mandela was admitted to a military hospital Saturday for medical tests, though the nation's more…

Clark, Madsen lead in Durban after 2-day delayMiamiHerald.com (registration)DURBAN, South Africa — Morten Orum Madsen made a late charge Saturday to match Tim Clark's 5-under 60 and grab a share more…

South African icon Nelson Mandela hospitalizedTimesonline.comSouth Africa's former President Nelson Mandela was admitted to a military hospital Saturday for medical tests, though the nation's more…