{"id":18688,"date":"2013-03-12T10:13:09","date_gmt":"2013-03-12T08:13:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/south-africa-in-the-news-on-12-march-2013\/"},"modified":"2013-03-12T10:13:09","modified_gmt":"2013-03-12T08:13:09","slug":"south-africa-in-the-news-on-12-march-2013","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/south-africa-in-the-news-on-12-march-2013\/","title":{"rendered":"South Africa in the News on 12 March 2013"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"rssdoodle\">\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">\n<div class=\"doodle_meta\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/www.itnewsafrica.com\/2013\/03\/south-africa-telkom-announces-voluntary-seperation-early-retirement-packages\/\">South Africa: Telkom announces voluntary seperation, early retirement packages &#8211; IT News Africa<\/a> &#8211; <em>itnewsafrica.com<\/em><\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_date\">03\/12\/2013<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">South Africa: Telkom announces voluntary seperation, early retirement packagesIT News AfricaSouth Africa: Telkom announces voluntary seperation, early retirement packages. Telkom SA has announced that <a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/www.itnewsafrica.com\/2013\/03\/south-africa-telkom-announces-voluntary-seperation-early-retirement-packages\/\"> more&#8230; <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">\n<div class=\"doodle_meta\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/www.thenews.com.pk\/Todays-News-10-164829-Pak-youngsters-to-play-in-South-Africa\">Pak youngsters to play in South Africa &#8211; The News International<\/a> &#8211; <em>thenews.com.pk<\/em><\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_date\">03\/12\/2013<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">Pak youngsters to play in South AfricaThe News InternationalKARACHI: A group of young squash players with low international rankings is to appear in four $5,000 events starting next month in South Afr <a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/www.thenews.com.pk\/Todays-News-10-164829-Pak-youngsters-to-play-in-South-Africa\"> more&#8230; <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">\n<div class=\"doodle_meta\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/www.southafrica.info\/news\/sport\/football-banyana-120313.htm\">Banyana in win over Northern Ireland &#8211; South Africa.info<\/a> &#8211; <em>southafrica.info<\/em><\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_date\">03\/12\/2013<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">Independent OnlineBanyana in win over Northern IrelandSouth Africa.infoA fast start to the second half gave Banyana Banyana their first victory at the 2013 Cyprus Cup, a 2-1 win over Northern Ireland <a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/www.southafrica.info\/news\/sport\/football-banyana-120313.htm\"> more&#8230; <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">\n<div class=\"doodle_meta\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/wwos.ninemsn.com.au\/article.aspx?id=8625087\">Chiefs lose two from South Africa trip &#8211; Ninemsn<\/a> &#8211; <em>wwos.ninemsn.com.au<\/em><\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_date\">03\/12\/2013<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">3News NZChiefs lose two from South Africa tripNinemsnSchwalger has knee cartilage issues while Tameifuna will join him on the flight home from South Africa to attend a funeral. Hooker Rhys Marshall, w <a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/wwos.ninemsn.com.au\/article.aspx?id=8625087\"> more&#8230; <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">\n<div class=\"doodle_meta\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/www.iol.co.za\/news\/south-africa\/miner-faces-cross-examination-1.1484575\">Miner faces cross-examination &#8211; Independent Online<\/a> &#8211; <em>iol.co.za<\/em><\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_date\">03\/12\/2013<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">Independent OnlineMiner faces cross-examinationIndependent OnlineCrime &amp; Courts &middot; Politics &middot; South Africa &middot; Africa &middot; World &middot; Opinion &middot; Back Page &middot; <a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/www.iol.co.za\/news\/south-africa\/miner-faces-cross-examination-1.1484575\"> more&#8230; <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">\n<div class=\"doodle_meta\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/www.dailymaverick.co.za\/article\/2013-03-12-513e7c0307e4c\/\">FIVE MINUTES: South Africa &#8211; Daily Maverick<\/a> &#8211; <em>dailymaverick.co.za<\/em><\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_date\">03\/12\/2013<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">KERO-TV 23FIVE MINUTES: South AfricaDaily MaverickThe Pistorius family has denied Oscar Pistorius is suicidal, as claimed by a friend in a British documentary to be screened on BBC3 on Monday night. I <a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/www.dailymaverick.co.za\/article\/2013-03-12-513e7c0307e4c\/\"> more&#8230; <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">\n<div class=\"doodle_meta\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/www.foxsports.com.au\/rugby\/super-rugby\/brumbies-targeting-clean-sweep-of-south-african-tour-despite-tough-clashes-with-sharks-and-stormers\/story-e6frf4qu-1226594808498\">Brumbies after South African sweep &#8211; Fox Sports<\/a> &#8211; <em>foxsports.com.au<\/em><\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_date\">03\/11\/2013<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">Brumbies after South African sweepFox SportsThe Brumbies want to extend their winning run in South Africa. Source: AAP. Riding high on confidence following their 29-point thrashing of New South Wales <a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/www.foxsports.com.au\/rugby\/super-rugby\/brumbies-targeting-clean-sweep-of-south-african-tour-despite-tough-clashes-with-sharks-and-stormers\/story-e6frf4qu-1226594808498\"> more&#8230; <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">\n<div class=\"doodle_meta\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/www.telegraph.co.uk\/news\/worldnews\/africaandindianocean\/southafrica\/9923324\/South-Africa-recalls-consul-general-to-Shanghai-found-wandering-naked.html\">South Africa recalls consul-general to Shanghai &#039;found wandering naked&#039; <\/a> &#8211; <em>telegraph.co.uk<\/em><\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_date\">03\/11\/2013<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">Telegraph.co.ukSouth Africa recalls consul-general to Shanghai &#39;found wandering naked&#39;Telegraph.co.ukLassy Chiwayo returned to Pretoria after his contract in China&#39;s commercial capital was <a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/www.telegraph.co.uk\/news\/worldnews\/africaandindianocean\/southafrica\/9923324\/South-Africa-recalls-consul-general-to-Shanghai-found-wandering-naked.html\"> more&#8230; <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">\n<div class=\"doodle_meta\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/www.sbs.com.au\/news\/article\/1745576\/Chiefs-lose-two-from-South-Africa-trip\">Chiefs lose two from South Africa trip &#8211; SBS<\/a> &#8211; <em>sbs.com.au<\/em><\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_date\">03\/11\/2013<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">3News NZChiefs lose two from South Africa tripSBSSchwalger has knee cartilage issues while Tameifuna will join him on the flight home from South Africa to attend a funeral. Hooker Rhys Marshall, who i <a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/www.sbs.com.au\/news\/article\/1745576\/Chiefs-lose-two-from-South-Africa-trip\"> more&#8230; <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">\n<div class=\"doodle_meta\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/allafrica.com\/stories\/201303111940.html\">Supporting Each Other Leads to Team Bonitas Success <\/a> &#8211; <em>allafrica.com<\/em><\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_date\">03\/11\/2013<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">Supporting Each Other Leads to Team Bonitas SuccessAllAfrica.comSouth Africa: Supporting Each Other Leads to Team Bonitas Success. 11 March 2013. In a fantastic display of teamwork, Team Bonitas clinc <a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/allafrica.com\/stories\/201303111940.html\"> more&#8230; <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">\n<div class=\"doodle_meta\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/www.thenewstribe.com\/2013\/03\/11\/pakistan-vs-south-africa-vistors-to-challenge-third-umpires-decisions-in-first-odi\/\">Pakistan vs South Africa: Vistors to challenge third umpire&#039;s decisions in &#8230; &#8211; News Tribe<\/a> &#8211; <em>thenewstribe.com<\/em><\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_date\">03\/11\/2013<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">News TribePakistan vs South Africa: Vistors to challenge third umpire&#39;s decisions in &#8230;News TribeJohannesburg: Pakistani cricket team has decided to convey its reservations over the doubtful deci <a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/www.thenewstribe.com\/2013\/03\/11\/pakistan-vs-south-africa-vistors-to-challenge-third-umpires-decisions-in-first-odi\/\"> more&#8230; <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">\n<div class=\"doodle_meta\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/www.nation.co.ke\/Features\/smartcompany\/StanChart-heads-to-South-Africa\/-\/1226\/1717050\/-\/5tm33fz\/-\/index.html\">StanChart heads to South Africa &#8211; Daily Nation<\/a> &#8211; <em>nation.co.ke<\/em><\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_date\">03\/11\/2013<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">Daily NationStanChart heads to South AfricaDaily NationIn an interview with the news agency Bloomberg BusinessWeek, the bank said the move to merge its regional business under the umbrella of South Af <a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/www.nation.co.ke\/Features\/smartcompany\/StanChart-heads-to-South-Africa\/-\/1226\/1717050\/-\/5tm33fz\/-\/index.html\"> more&#8230; <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">\n<div class=\"doodle_meta\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/www.sabc.co.za\/news\/a\/8ece77004ed9fa0cb610b73a187502c4\/South-Africa-focused-on-growth-over-spending-cuts:-Gordhan-20131103\">South Africa focused on growth over spending cuts: Gordhan &#8211; South African Broadcasting Corporation<\/a> &#8211; <em>sabc.co.za<\/em><\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_date\">03\/11\/2013<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">South African Broadcasting CorporationSouth Africa focused on growth over spending cuts: GordhanSouth African Broadcasting CorporationSouth Africa is more focused on lifting economic growth and reduci <a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/www.sabc.co.za\/news\/a\/8ece77004ed9fa0cb610b73a187502c4\/South-Africa-focused-on-growth-over-spending-cuts:-Gordhan-20131103\"> more&#8230; <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">\n<div class=\"doodle_meta\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/abcnews.go.com\/International\/wireStory\/south-africa-holds-bail-hearing-charged-police-18700102\">South Africa Holds Bail Hearing for Charged Police &#8211; ABC News<\/a> &#8211; <em>abcnews.go.com<\/em><\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_date\">03\/11\/2013<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">ABC NewsSouth Africa Holds Bail Hearing for Charged PoliceABC NewsA Mozambican taxi driver who was dragged from a South African police vehicle died from lack of oxygen and also suffered extensive head <a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/abcnews.go.com\/International\/wireStory\/south-africa-holds-bail-hearing-charged-police-18700102\"> more&#8230; <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">\n<div class=\"doodle_meta\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/www.iol.co.za\/news\/south-africa\/baby-born-on-saa-flight-1.1484497\">Baby born on SAA flight &#8211; Independent Online<\/a> &#8211; <em>iol.co.za<\/em><\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_date\">03\/11\/2013<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">Independent OnlineBaby born on SAA flightIndependent OnlineCrime &amp; Courts &middot; Politics &middot; South Africa &middot; Africa &middot; World &middot; Opinion &middot; Back Page &middot; Specia <a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/www.iol.co.za\/news\/south-africa\/baby-born-on-saa-flight-1.1484497\"> more&#8230; <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">\n<div class=\"doodle_meta\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/www.hlntv.com\/article\/2013\/03\/11\/oscar-pistorius-bail-travel-overseas\">Oscar Pistorius wants to leave South Africa <\/a> &#8211; <em>hlntv.com<\/em><\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_date\">03\/11\/2013<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">KERO-TV 23Oscar Pistorius wants to leave South AfricaHLNtv.comThe South African track star accused of killing his girlfriend now wants more lenient bail restrictions, including permission to travel ov <a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/www.hlntv.com\/article\/2013\/03\/11\/oscar-pistorius-bail-travel-overseas\"> more&#8230; <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">\n<div class=\"doodle_meta\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/newsone.com\/2273317\/sanele-masilela-south-africa\/\">8-Year-Old Boy Obeys Dead Ancestor, Marries 61-Year-Old Woman &#8211; News One<\/a> &#8211; <em>newsone.com<\/em><\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_date\">03\/11\/2013<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">8-Year-Old Boy Obeys Dead Ancestor, Marries 61-Year-Old WomanNews OneFollowing the wishes of his dead namesake, 8-year-old Sanele Masilela (pictured left) got hitched to Helen Shabangu (pictured), who <a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/newsone.com\/2273317\/sanele-masilela-south-africa\/\"> more&#8230; <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">\n<div class=\"doodle_meta\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/www.thehindubusinessline.com\/industry-and-economy\/marketing\/south-africas-rooibos-tea-brews-plans-to-enter-india\/article4497661.ece?ref=wl_industry-and-economy\">South Africa&#039;s Rooibos tea brews plans to enter India &#8211; Hindu Business Line<\/a> &#8211; <em>thehindubusinessline.com<\/em><\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_date\">03\/11\/2013<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">Hindu Business LineSouth Africa&#39;s Rooibos tea brews plans to enter IndiaHindu Business LineIf you want to replace coffee with a healthier and less dehydrating option, your nearest coffee chain mig <a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/www.thehindubusinessline.com\/industry-and-economy\/marketing\/south-africas-rooibos-tea-brews-plans-to-enter-india\/article4497661.ece?ref=wl_industry-and-economy\"> more&#8230; <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">\n<div class=\"doodle_meta\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/www.businessweek.com\/news\/2013-03-11\/sasol-s-profit-drops-13-percent-on-iranian-polymer-unit-writedown\">Sasol Says Rand Swings Erode South Africa&#039;s Competitiveness &#8211; Businessweek<\/a> &#8211; <em>businessweek.com<\/em><\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_date\">03\/11\/2013<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">Sasol Says Rand Swings Erode South Africa&#39;s CompetitivenessBusinessweekSasol Ltd. (SOL), the world&#39;s largest producer of motor fuel from coal, said an unstable and unpredictable exchange rate <a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/www.businessweek.com\/news\/2013-03-11\/sasol-s-profit-drops-13-percent-on-iranian-polymer-unit-writedown\"> more&#8230; <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">\n<div class=\"doodle_meta\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/www.globalpost.com\/dispatch\/news\/afp\/130311\/3000-plus-coal-workers-strike-south-africa\">3000-plus coal workers strike in South Africa &#8211; GlobalPost<\/a> &#8211; <em>globalpost.com<\/em><\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_date\">03\/11\/2013<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">3000-plus coal workers strike in South AfricaGlobalPostOver 3,000 workers at five Exxaro coal mines in South Africa were on strike Monday over unpaid bonuses, a company spokesman said, prompting fears <a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/www.globalpost.com\/dispatch\/news\/afp\/130311\/3000-plus-coal-workers-strike-south-africa\"> more&#8230; <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rssdoodle_footer\"><a href=\"http:\/\/myza.co.za\/\" >MyZA<\/a>  news provided by <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/news.google.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" >Google News<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>South Africa: Telkom announces voluntary seperation, early retirement packages &#8211; IT News Africa &#8211; itnewsafrica.com 03\/12\/2013 South Africa: Telkom announces voluntary seperation, early retirement packagesIT News AfricaSouth Africa: Telkom announces voluntary seperation, early retirement packages. 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