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By Ed Cropley JOHANNESBURG Oct 7 (Reuters) - South African rail freight operator Transnet is bracing for a one-day strike by port and rail workers in support of a walkout by 20,000 truckers that has hit fuel supplies round the economic hub of Johannesburg and at least one car plant. Large parts of South Africa's gold and platinum mining sectors have been brought to a … [Read more...] about S.African union presses for wider transport strike

* Hundreds hold rally at platinum belt stadium * Strikes raise worries about government finances * Wildcat strikers sacked at Bokoni mine By Jon Herskovitz JOHANNESBURG, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Hundreds of striking South African workers rallied on Saturday to press Anglo American Platinum to revoke its decision to fire 12,000 wildcat strikers amid a wave of labour … [Read more...] about UPDATE 2-S.African strikers press Amplats to revoke sackings

Oct 6 (Reuters) - New Zealand beat South Africa 32-16 (halftime 12-16) in their Rugby Championship match in Soweto on Saturday. Scorers: New Zealand - Tries: Sam Whitelock, Aaron Smith, Ma'a Nonu, Conrad Smith. Conversions: Dan Carter (3). Penalty: Carter. Drop goal: Carter. South Africa - Try: Bryan Habana. Conversion: Johan Goosen. Penalties: Goosen, Elton … [Read more...] about Rugby-New Zealand beat South Africa 32-16 in Rugby Championship

By Ken Borland JOHANNESBURG Oct 6 (Reuters) - World champions New Zealand scored 20 unanswered points in the second half with some potent counter-attacking to overcome South Africa 32-16 in their final Rugby Championship match in Soweto on Saturday. There were promising signs in the first half for the Springboks as they dominated for long stages and led 16-12 at the … [Read more...] about Rugby-New Zealand romp past South Africa

ST ANDREWS, Scotland Oct 6 (Reuters) - South Africa's Branden Grace overcame a mental obstacle at the Dunhill Links Championship on Saturday to take a giant stride towards securing his fourth European Tour win of the season. The 24-year-old feared for his overnight five-shot lead going into the third round at Carnoustie, the toughest of the three courses being used in this … [Read more...] about Golf-Grace shrugs off "Carnasty" fears to lead by four shots