{"id":40152,"date":"2014-08-16T10:13:16","date_gmt":"2014-08-16T08:13:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/2014\/08\/south-africa-in-the-news-on-16-august-2014\/"},"modified":"2014-08-16T10:13:16","modified_gmt":"2014-08-16T08:13:16","slug":"south-africa-in-the-news-on-16-august-2014","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/south-africa-in-the-news-on-16-august-2014\/","title":{"rendered":"South Africa in the News on 16 August 2014"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"rssdoodle\">\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">\n<div class=\"doodle_meta\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/swimswam.com\/ten-years-ago-today-south-africa-stuns-world-athens\/\">Ten Years Ago Today: South Africa Stuns the World in Athens &#8211; SwimSwam<\/a> &#8211; <em>swimswam.com<\/em><\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_date\">08\/16\/2014<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">Ten Years Ago Today: South Africa Stuns the World in AthensSwimSwamSign up for the YourSwimBook newsletter (free) and get weekly motivational tips by clicking here. Ten years ago today, four men from <a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/swimswam.com\/ten-years-ago-today-south-africa-stuns-world-athens\/\"> more&#8230; <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">\n<div class=\"doodle_meta\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/newswatch.nationalgeographic.com\/2014\/08\/15\/how-a-sports-club-is-changing-lives-in-south-africa\/\">How a Sports Club Is Changing Lives in South Africa &#8211; National Geographic<\/a> &#8211; <em>newswatch.nationalgeographic.com<\/em><\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_date\">08\/15\/2014<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">National GeographicHow a Sports Club Is Changing Lives in South AfricaNational GeographicThe Nelson Mandela township looms over Port Alfred, South Africa, a community steeped in pollution, overpopulat <a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/newswatch.nationalgeographic.com\/2014\/08\/15\/how-a-sports-club-is-changing-lives-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.theguardian.com\/world\/2014\/aug\/15\/-sp-south-africa-platinum-mining-massacre-strike\">After the massacre: life in South Africa&#039;s platinum mining belt &#8211; The Guardian<\/a> &#8211; <em>theguardian.com<\/em><\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_date\">08\/15\/2014<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">The GuardianAfter the massacre: life in South Africa&#39;s platinum mining beltThe GuardianOn 16 August 2012, Thembisa Nkuzo was among a group of women who set out from their homes in Nkaneng settleme <a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/2014\/aug\/15\/-sp-south-africa-platinum-mining-massacre-strike\"> more&#8230; <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">\n<div class=\"doodle_meta\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/bleacherreport.com\/articles\/2160180-south-africa-v-argentina-5-key-battles-that-will-shape-rugby-championship-clash\">South Africa v Argentina: 5 Key Battles That Will Shape Rugby Championship &#8230; &#8211; Bleacher Report<\/a> &#8211; <em>bleacherreport.com<\/em><\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_date\">08\/15\/2014<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">Bleacher ReportSouth Africa v Argentina: 5 Key Battles That Will Shape Rugby Championship &#8230;Bleacher ReportDaniel Hourcade takes his Argentina line-up to Pretoria on Saturday for the opening round of <a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/bleacherreport.com\/articles\/2160180-south-africa-v-argentina-5-key-battles-that-will-shape-rugby-championship-clash\"> more&#8230; <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">\n<div class=\"doodle_meta\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/america.aljazeera.com\/articles\/2014\/8\/15\/gaza-south-africa.html\">When Gaza bleeds, South Africa rages &#8211; Al Jazeera America<\/a> &#8211; <em>america.aljazeera.com<\/em><\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_date\">08\/15\/2014<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">HaaretzWhen Gaza bleeds, South Africa ragesAl Jazeera AmericaIt&#39;s not often that the wardrobe choices of an 18-year-old schoolboy are commended in a statement by South Africa&#39;s ruling African <a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/america.aljazeera.com\/articles\/2014\/8\/15\/gaza-south-africa.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.smh.com.au\/travel\/moving-on-a-long-journey-to-south-africa-20140813-3dlua.html\">Moving on: A long journey to South Africa &#8211; Sydney Morning Herald<\/a> &#8211; <em>smh.com.au<\/em><\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_date\">08\/15\/2014<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">Sydney Morning HeraldMoving on: A long journey to South AfricaSydney Morning HeraldAfter 20 years of freedom, South Africa has come a long way. But there is still with a long way to go. We&#39;re on t <a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/www.smh.com.au\/travel\/moving-on-a-long-journey-to-south-africa-20140813-3dlua.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.skysports.com\/rugbyunion\/match_preview\/0,,11069_64780_1,00.html\">Rugby Championship: South Africa v Argentina match preview &#8211; SkySports<\/a> &#8211; <em>skysports.com<\/em><\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_date\">08\/15\/2014<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">SkySportsRugby Championship: South Africa v Argentina match previewSkySportsSouth Africa will start their Rugby Championship opener in Pretoria as hot favourites to see off the challenge of Argentina. <a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/www.skysports.com\/rugbyunion\/match_preview\/0,,11069_64780_1,00.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.theguardian.com\/world\/2014\/aug\/15\/south-africa-two-years-marikana-massacre-justice\">South Africa: two years after Marikana massacre, families still wait for justice &#8211; The Guardian<\/a> &#8211; <em>theguardian.com<\/em><\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_date\">08\/15\/2014<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">The GuardianSouth Africa: two years after Marikana massacre, families still wait for justiceThe GuardianBut family members of the miners spoke alongside relatives of police officers and security guard <a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/2014\/aug\/15\/south-africa-two-years-marikana-massacre-justice\"> 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\/11035967\/Shrien-Dewani-fit-to-stand-trial-South-Africa-court-rules.html\">Shrien Dewani fit to stand trial, South Africa court rules <\/a> &#8211; <em>telegraph.co.uk<\/em><\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_date\">08\/15\/2014<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">Telegraph.co.ukShrien Dewani fit to stand trial, South Africa court rulesTelegraph.co.ukDewani was extradited from Britain to South Africa in April following a lengthy legal battle, and has been under <a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/www.telegraph.co.uk\/news\/worldnews\/africaandindianocean\/southafrica\/11035967\/Shrien-Dewani-fit-to-stand-trial-South-Africa-court-rules.html\"> more&#8230; <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">\n<div class=\"doodle_meta\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/af.reuters.com\/article\/investingNews\/idAFKBN0GF0H020140815\">South Africa&#039;s rand steady, pauses near 10.50 resistance &#8211; Reuters Africa<\/a> &#8211; <em>af.reuters.com<\/em><\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_date\">08\/15\/2014<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">South Africa&#39;s rand steady, pauses near 10.50 resistanceReuters AfricaJOHANNESBURG (Reuters) &#8211; South Africa&#39;s rand held steady against the dollar early on Friday, pausing in its recent march t <a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/af.reuters.com\/article\/investingNews\/idAFKBN0GF0H020140815\"> 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>Ten Years Ago Today: South Africa Stuns the World in Athens &#8211; SwimSwam &#8211; swimswam.com 08\/16\/2014 Ten Years Ago Today: South Africa Stuns the World in AthensSwimSwamSign up for the YourSwimBook newsletter (free) and get weekly motivational tips by clicking here. 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