{"id":8678,"date":"2012-03-08T10:13:23","date_gmt":"2012-03-08T08:13:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/03\/south-africa-in-the-news-on-8-march-2012\/"},"modified":"2012-03-08T10:13:23","modified_gmt":"2012-03-08T08:13:23","slug":"south-africa-in-the-news-on-8-march-2012","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/south-africa-in-the-news-on-8-march-2012\/","title":{"rendered":"South Africa in the News on 8 March 2012"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"rssdoodle\">\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">\n<div class=\"doodle_meta\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/af.reuters.com\/article\/southAfricaNews\/idAFL5E8E80UX20120308\">S.Africa rand firms, bonds gain &#8211; Reuters Africa<\/a> &#8211; <em>af.reuters.com<\/em><\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_date\">03\/08\/2012<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">S.Africa rand firms, bonds gainReuters AfricaJOHANNESBURG, March 8 (Reuters) &#8211; South Africa&#39;s rand firmed on Thursday along with other commodity currencies as risk appetite was lifted by an uptick <a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/af.reuters.com\/article\/southAfricaNews\/idAFL5E8E80UX20120308\"> more&#8230; <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">\n<div class=\"doodle_meta\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/www.euronews.com\/newswires\/1426322-nigeria-south-africa-feud-over-yellow-fever-jabs\/\">Nigeria, South Africa feud over yellow fever jabs &#8211; euronews<\/a> &#8211; <em>euronews.com<\/em><\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_date\">03\/08\/2012<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">euronewsNigeria, South Africa feud over yellow fever jabseuronewsBy Camillus Eboh ABUJA (Reuters) \u2013 South Africa and Nigeria are embroiled in a diplomatic spat after the authorities at Johannesburg <a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/www.euronews.com\/newswires\/1426322-nigeria-south-africa-feud-over-yellow-fever-jabs\/\"> more&#8230; <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">\n<div class=\"doodle_meta\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/www.coastweek.com\/3509_rhino_01.htm\">Rhino poaching remains unchecked in South Africa &#8211; Coastweek<\/a> &#8211; <em>coastweek.com<\/em><\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_date\">03\/08\/2012<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">CoastweekRhino poaching remains unchecked in South AfricaCoastweekCAPE TOWN (Xinhua) \u2014 Three more rhino have been killed in South Africa, indicating rhino poaching went unchecked despite mounting ef <a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/www.coastweek.com\/3509_rhino_01.htm\"> more&#8230; <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">\n<div class=\"doodle_meta\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/www.ndsmcobserver.com\/news\/students-to-travel-to-south-africa-1.2812513\">Students to travel to South Africa &#8211; Observer Online<\/a> &#8211; <em>ndsmcobserver.com<\/em><\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_date\">03\/08\/2012<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">Students to travel to South AfricaObserver OnlineSenior Alison Tourville, left, and student body president Pat McCormick silkscreen shirts to bring to South Africa. One group of graphic design student <a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/www.ndsmcobserver.com\/news\/students-to-travel-to-south-africa-1.2812513\"> more&#8230; <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">\n<div class=\"doodle_meta\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/2012\/03\/08\/3077323\/south-africa-rail-trip-chugging.html\">South Africa rail trip: Chugging along in luxury &#8211; Charlotte Observer<\/a> &#8211; <em>charlotteobserver.com<\/em><\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_date\">03\/08\/2012<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">South Africa rail trip: Chugging along in luxuryCharlotte Observer(Rovos Rail photo) Kimberley, South Africa, is home to what is claimed to be the world&#39;s largest hand-dug hole, a legacy of the di <a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/2012\/03\/08\/3077323\/south-africa-rail-trip-chugging.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.google.com\/hostednews\/afp\/article\/ALeqM5gWyirUIlwuYUpyZk6HZurSQfJVkw?docId=CNG.be3f791094e58ce6dfd50e90461942b8.351\">South Africa strike back in first NZ Test &#8211; AFP<\/a> &#8211; <em>google.com<\/em><\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_date\">03\/08\/2012<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">AFPSouth Africa strike back in first NZ TestAFPDUNEDIN, New Zealand \u2014 South Africa hit back to reduce New Zealand to 144-5 after being dismissed for 238 in their first innings on the second day of t <a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/www.google.com\/hostednews\/afp\/article\/ALeqM5gWyirUIlwuYUpyZk6HZurSQfJVkw?docId=CNG.be3f791094e58ce6dfd50e90461942b8.351\"> more&#8230; <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">\n<div class=\"doodle_meta\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/www.aidsmap.com\/page\/2280330\/\">Lipoatrophy common in children receiving d4T in South Africa &#8211; aidsmap<\/a> &#8211; <em>aidsmap.com<\/em><\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_date\">03\/08\/2012<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">Lipoatrophy common in children receiving d4T in South Africaaidsmap&#8230; Seattle, poster 972, 2012. Shiaul S et al. Lipodstrophy syndrome in young HIV+ children who initiate ART before 2 years of age: S <a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/www.aidsmap.com\/page\/2280330\/\"> more&#8230; <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">\n<div class=\"doodle_meta\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/www.seattlepi.com\/business\/press-releases\/article\/South-African-Airways-SAA-and-TAP-Portugal-to-3389539.php\">South African Airways (SAA) and TAP Portugal to Further Expand Code Share &#8211; Seattle Post Intelligencer<\/a> &#8211; <em>seattlepi.com<\/em><\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_date\">03\/08\/2012<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">South African Airways (SAA) and TAP Portugal to Further Expand Code ShareSeattle Post IntelligencerSouth African Airways (SAA) and Portuguese national carrier TAP Portugal will expand their current co <a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/www.seattlepi.com\/business\/press-releases\/article\/South-African-Airways-SAA-and-TAP-Portugal-to-3389539.php\"> more&#8230; <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">\n<div class=\"doodle_meta\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/www.stuff.co.nz\/sport\/cricket\/6544132\/South-Africa-in-the-ascendancy-at-tea\">South Africa in the ascendancy at tea <\/a> &#8211; <em>stuff.co.nz<\/em><\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_date\">03\/08\/2012<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">AFPSouth Africa in the ascendancy at teaStuff.co.nzDaniel Vettori celebrates the dismissal of Hashim Amla on day one of the first test match between South Africa and New Zealand at the University Oval <a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/www.stuff.co.nz\/sport\/cricket\/6544132\/South-Africa-in-the-ascendancy-at-tea\"> more&#8230; <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">\n<div class=\"doodle_meta\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/cricketnext.in.com\/news\/uthappa-in-squad-for-oneoff-t20-vs-sa\/64310-13.html\">Uthappa in squad for one-off T20 vs South Africa &#8211; Cricketnext.com<\/a> &#8211; <em>cricketnext.in.com<\/em><\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_date\">03\/08\/2012<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">Cricketnext.comUthappa in squad for one-off T20 vs South AfricaCricketnext.comNew Delhi: Robin Uthappa has been included in the India squad for the one-off Twenty20 International against South Africa, <a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/cricketnext.in.com\/news\/uthappa-in-squad-for-oneoff-t20-vs-sa\/64310-13.html\"> more&#8230; <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">\n<div class=\"doodle_meta\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/online.wsj.com\/article\/SB10001424052970204603004577267710900860958.html\">Emerging-Market Engines Falter &#8211; Wall Street Journal<\/a> &#8211; <em>online.wsj.com<\/em><\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_date\">03\/08\/2012<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">IBNLive.comEmerging-Market Engines FalterWall Street JournalBrazil, China, Russia, India and South Africa are among the dynamic economies that helped the world bounce back from the 2008 financial cris <a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/online.wsj.com\/article\/SB10001424052970204603004577267710900860958.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.google.com\/hostednews\/afp\/article\/ALeqM5irbR7ZD8Pf69OeHtBnxFKBHXo7NA?docId=CNG.7feae09cde7d4c3d75379bfb3430d933.db1\">N. Zealand make solid start against South Africa &#8211; AFP<\/a> &#8211; <em>google.com<\/em><\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_date\">03\/08\/2012<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">AFPN. Zealand make solid start against South AfricaAFPDUNEDIN, New Zealand \u2014 New Zealand made a solid start to their first innings after dismissing South Africa for 238 on the second day of the firs <a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/www.google.com\/hostednews\/afp\/article\/ALeqM5irbR7ZD8Pf69OeHtBnxFKBHXo7NA?docId=CNG.7feae09cde7d4c3d75379bfb3430d933.db1\"> more&#8230; <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">\n<div class=\"doodle_meta\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/www.vanguardngr.com\/2012\/03\/s-africa-to-boost-infrastructure-trade-in-africa\/\">S-Africa to boost infrastructure, trade in Africa &#8211; Vanguard<\/a> &#8211; <em>vanguardngr.com<\/em><\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_date\">03\/07\/2012<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">S-Africa to boost infrastructure, trade in AfricaVanguardSouth Africa&#39;s Finance Minister, Pravin Gordhan has demonstrated the country&#39;s readiness to boost infrastructure and investment opportu <a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/www.vanguardngr.com\/2012\/03\/s-africa-to-boost-infrastructure-trade-in-africa\/\"> more&#8230; <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">\n<div class=\"doodle_meta\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/online.wsj.com\/article\/SB10001424052970204603004577267181397691046.html\">South African Wireless Firm MTN to Remain in Iran &#8211; Wall Street Journal<\/a> &#8211; <em>online.wsj.com<\/em><\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_date\">03\/07\/2012<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">Independent OnlineSouth African Wireless Firm MTN to Remain in IranWall Street JournalBy DEVON MAYLIE JOHANNESBURG\u2014MTN Group Ltd. will leave Iran only if South Africa applies sanctions on the countr <a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/online.wsj.com\/article\/SB10001424052970204603004577267181397691046.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.sfgate.com\/cgi-bin\/article.cgi?f=\/g\/a\/2012\/03\/07\/prweb9262005.DTL\">South African Airways (SAA) and TAP Portugal to Further Expand Code Share &#8211; San Francisco Chronicle (press release)<\/a> &#8211; <em>sfgate.com<\/em><\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_date\">03\/07\/2012<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">South African Airways (SAA) and TAP Portugal to Further Expand Code ShareSan Francisco Chronicle (press release)Airlines to Expand Current Code Share Services Between Portugal and South Africa Johanne <a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/www.sfgate.com\/cgi-bin\/article.cgi?f=\/g\/a\/2012\/03\/07\/prweb9262005.DTL\"> more&#8230; <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">\n<div class=\"doodle_meta\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/www.monitor.co.ug\/News\/World\/-\/688340\/1361522\/-\/123uk7g\/-\/\">Zimbabwe accuses South Africa of interference &#8211; Daily Monitor<\/a> &#8211; <em>monitor.co.ug<\/em><\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_date\">03\/07\/2012<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">Times LIVEZimbabwe accuses South Africa of interferenceDaily MonitorBy KITSEPILE NYATHI (email the author) Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe&#39;s party has accused South Africa of gross interference <a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/www.monitor.co.ug\/News\/World\/-\/688340\/1361522\/-\/123uk7g\/-\/\"> more&#8230; <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">\n<div class=\"doodle_meta\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/www.reuters.com\/article\/2012\/03\/07\/us-nigeria-south-africa-feud-over-yellow-idUSTRE8261VV20120307\">Nigeria, South Africa feud over yellow fever jabs &#8211; Reuters<\/a> &#8211; <em>reuters.com<\/em><\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_date\">03\/07\/2012<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">AFPNigeria, South Africa feud over yellow fever jabsReutersBy Camillus Eboh | ABUJA (Reuters) &#8211; South Africa and Nigeria are embroiled in a diplomatic spat after the authorities at Johannesburg airpor <a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/www.reuters.com\/article\/2012\/03\/07\/us-nigeria-south-africa-feud-over-yellow-idUSTRE8261VV20120307\"> more&#8230; <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">\n<div class=\"doodle_meta\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/copper-mining-in-africa-2012-3\">Copper Mining in Africa &#8211; Business Insider<\/a> &#8211; <em>businessinsider.com<\/em><\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_date\">03\/07\/2012<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">Copper Mining in AfricaBusiness InsiderBy Shihoko Goto \u2014 Exclusive to Copper Investing News The race for natural resources in Africa includes copper, and South Africa, Zambia, and the Congo are part <a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/copper-mining-in-africa-2012-3\"> more&#8230; <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">\n<div class=\"doodle_meta\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/latimesblogs.latimes.com\/world_now\/2012\/03\/south-africa-one-day-strike.html\">South Africa hit by one-day labor strike and protests &#8211; Los Angeles Times<\/a> &#8211; <em>latimesblogs.latimes.com<\/em><\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_date\">03\/07\/2012<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">Fox NewsSouth Africa hit by one-day labor strike and protestsLos Angeles TimesREPORTING FROM JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA &#8212; Thousands of South Africans marched in cities around the country Wednesday as <a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/latimesblogs.latimes.com\/world_now\/2012\/03\/south-africa-one-day-strike.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.swissinfo.ch\/eng\/news\/international\/Woman_miners_murder_adds_fuel_to_South_Africa_safety_drive.html?cid=32251266\">Woman miner&#039;s murder adds fuel to South Africa safety drive <\/a> &#8211; <em>swissinfo.ch<\/em><\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_date\">03\/07\/2012<\/div>\n<div class=\"doodle_post\">Woman miner&#39;s murder adds fuel to South Africa safety driveswissinfo.chBy Ed Stoddard VENTERSDORP, South Africa (Reuters) &#8211; For David Msiza, South Africa&#39;s chief mines inspector, the issue of <a target=\"_blank\" rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/www.swissinfo.ch\/eng\/news\/international\/Woman_miners_murder_adds_fuel_to_South_Africa_safety_drive.html?cid=32251266\"> more&#8230; 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