SA Medical Team Performs 240 Free Surgeries3/10/2010 7:41:47 AM +00:00
A team of 67 medical experts from the South African foundation; Operation Smile, is in the country to perform free cliff lip and cliff palate surgeries on 240 patients in the next five days.

South Africa's rand steady vs dlr; stock futures up3/10/2010 6:50:36 AM +00:00
JOHANNESBURG, March 10 (Reuters) - South Africa's rand steadied against the dollar early on Wednesday and was expected to take its cue from the euro, while stock futures pointed to a slightly higher start.

Soccer-World Cup mascot row is political football - China firm3/10/2010 6:30:50 AM +00:00
BEIJING, Mar 10 (Reuters) - The Chinese company ordered to stop making soccer World Cup mascots because of poor working conditions in their factory hit back at the accusations on Wednesday, saying they were victims of South African politicking.

UPDATE 1-Metropolitan '09 profit down on higher policy lapses3/10/2010 6:30:18 AM +00:00
* Food and transport inflation, unemployment still challenge

CORRECTED - BRIEF-Metropolitan says FY diluted core headline EPS down 7 pct3/10/2010 6:27:35 AM +00:00
JOHANNESBURG, March 10 (Reuters) - Metropolitan Holdings Limited : * Metropolitan says FY diluted earnings per share increased to 188 cents * Metropolitan says FY dividend increased to 100 cents per share * Metropolitan says FY return on embedded value increased 12 percent * Metropolitan says FY embedded value increased 6% to 1 811 cents per share * Metropolitan says FY diluted core headline earnings p

IMF Warns Against Weakening Nation's Currency3/10/2010 6:17:44 AM +00:00
FORCING the rand to weaken would be a "very shortsighted" move for SA to make, Dominique Strauss-Kahn, MD of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), said yesterday.

African Markets - Factors to watch on March 103/10/2010 6:03:54 AM +00:00
March 10 (Reuters) - The following company announcements, scheduled economic indicators, debt and currency market moves and political events may affect African markets on Wednesday.

Nelson Mandela Bitterly Attacked by Ex-Wife3/10/2010 5:45:00 AM +00:00
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela has launched an astonishing attack on Nelson Mandela, accusing the former president of failing black people.

No word yet from Winnie - ANC3/10/2010 7:23:49 AM +02:00
The ANC says it will wait for Winnie Madikizela-Mandela to return from the US to ask her about an interview in which she reportedly lashed out at Nelson Mandela.

Zakumi maker hits out at critics3/10/2010 7:22:40 AM +02:00
A Chinese factory ordered to stop producing mascots for the World Cup has defended itself, saying its facilities were among the best in China.

Record field for Two Oceans3/10/2010 7:03:48 AM +02:00
A record field of close to 21 000 will line up in Newlands on Easter Saturday April,3 for the Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon.

'Don't write off Highlanders'3/10/2010 7:03:34 AM +02:00
Springbok No 8 Pierre Spies has cautioned against high expectations for the Bulls this weekend in their match against the Highlanders.

DIARY-Southern & South Africa to September 20103/10/2010 5:00:13 AM +00:00
This diary is updated daily. All times are provisional and in GMT; add two hours to get South African time.

DIARY-South Africa corporate events to Nov 20103/10/2010 4:55:36 AM +00:00
This diary of South African corporate events is updated every business day.

Kidnapped SA man returns home3/10/2010 6:40:09 AM +02:00
Nick Greyling, the SuperSport sound engineer who was kidnapped in Nigeria, has arrived safely home, and is to spend the day with his wife and three daughters.

Pricier pipeline to hit drivers3/10/2010 6:17:36 AM +02:00
The cost of Transnet's new fuel pipeline linking Durban with Gauteng has risen by R2.7bn, which will push up petrol prices.

'Gatvol' residents threaten mayor3/10/2010 6:15:56 AM +02:00
About 5 000 frustrated residents of Oukasie outside Brits have marched against poor service delivery, asking the mayor to "please step down before we kill you".

PDAC-West African gold production to rise 30 pct -GFMS3/10/2010 4:00:29 AM +00:00
* Driven by increased output from Randgold, Iamgold ops

Starting ART During TB Therapy More Than Halves Deaths - Durban Study3/9/2010 9:35:36 PM +00:00
An article in the New England Journal of Medicine reports that starting patients on antiretroviral (ARV) therapy while they are taking TB treatment could dramatically improve their chances of survival and strengthen the integration of TB and HIV services. Full report here.

Rift Valley Fever Outbreak under Control3/9/2010 9:25:59 PM +00:00
An outbreak of Rift Valley Fever (RVF) in the Free State has resulted in the death of one person and six others hospitalised.

South African House Prices Rise Year-on-Year3/9/2010 9:22:44 PM +00:00
"However, the electricity price hike of 24.8% for 2010/11, announced in February, remains the major threat to the inflation outlook for 2010," Senior senior property analyst Jacques du Toit.

Performance, Remuneration on Summit Agenda3/9/2010 5:57:01 PM +00:00
Beefing up performance in the public sector and a review of the remuneration policy for public servants are among the issues expected to be discussed at the upcoming Public Service Summit on Thursday.

IT Graduates to Boost Municipal Efficiency3/9/2010 5:57:00 PM +00:00
A public-private partnership has been launched to help reduce South Africa's service delivery backlog by placing skilled graduates and high-level training initiatives directly into local government.

Dhlomo Cracks Whip on Hospital Staff3/9/2010 5:57:00 PM +00:00
KwaZulu-Natal Health MEC Sibongiseni Dhlomo has told Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital staff that it is unacceptable to deny patients their basic right to quality healthcare.

Ndebele Takes No Prisoners on Drag Racers3/9/2010 5:56:59 PM +00:00
Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele has described the accident in which four teenagers were run over by alleged drag racers as an unnecessary loss of innocent young lives, saying the drivers will face the full might of the law.

Mokonyane to Monitor Drag Racing Case3/9/2010 5:56:59 PM +00:00
Gauteng Premier, Nomvula Mokonyane has vowed that her administration will closely monitor the Soweto drag racing case until justice prevails.

Motlanthe Honoured as Univen Chancellor3/9/2010 5:56:58 PM +00:00
Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe has described his appointment as chancellor of the University of Venda (Univen) as a rare honour and privilege.

Tshwane Out of the Red3/9/2010 5:56:58 PM +00:00
The City of Tshwane's cash-flow problems are a thing of the past, says Mayor Gwen Ramokgopa.

New Food Labelling Regulations3/9/2010 5:56:57 PM +00:00
Foodstuffs manufacturers from around the world are now compelled to adapt their labelling accordingly in line with the new food labelling regulations.

STOCKS NEWS AFRICA-ETI profit-taking drags Ghana bourse down3/9/2010 5:21:27 PM +00:00
STOCKS NEWS Reuters Results diary

UPDATE 2-SAfrica's Transnet says not building coal terminal3/9/2010 5:17:51 PM +00:00
MUMBAI/JOHANNESBURG, March 9 (Reuters) - South Africa's Transnet said on Tuesday its port division was not planning to build a new coal terminal, denying claims by industry sources who said the facility would be built and operational by June this year.

Rift Valley Fever Reported in Two Provinces3/9/2010 4:40:31 PM +00:00
An outbreak of Rift Valley Fever (RVF) in two South African provinces has killed one person, while five others have tested positive for the disease, which has also caused "extensive livestock deaths", the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), said in a statement on 9 March.

More Websites, More Problems3/9/2010 3:19:05 PM +00:00
While the growth in number of websites officially registered worldwide is a tangible proof that the Internet is cruising ahead, it has been established that more problems and challenges are likely to emerge, whether in terms of safety, fraud, ‘squatting', logistics or disputes.

Tata to Capitalise on Sea Cable for Growth3/9/2010 11:58:28 AM +00:00
GLOBAL telecoms giant Tata Communications was set to increase its investments in Africa to capitalise on the arrival of new submarine data cables, CEO Srinath Narasimhan said last week.

Tourism Minister has Nod for UN Climate Chief Job3/9/2010 11:34:21 AM +00:00
THE government nominated Tourism Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk yesterday to succeed United Nations (UN) climate chief Yvo de Boer, who announced his resignation last month.

South Africa 2010 Ladder of Riches3/9/2010 10:58:24 AM +00:00
Nigeria used to be the last country in the list of top salary paying countries for the coaches of South Africa 2010 World Cup, back in the days of Shaibu Amodu.

Carbon Ironies - Rich Countries Should Welcome World Bank Loan3/9/2010 10:50:12 AM +00:00
HOW ironic. For years, the World Bank wants to lend SA money for development but SA keeps saying no. When it finally turns around and says yes, a couple of rich countries jump in to try and prevent the loan on the grounds, essentially, that SA isn't "first world" enough when it comes to clean air standards.

Appliance Company Turns Around3/9/2010 10:50:09 AM +00:00
AMALGAMATED Appliances' restructuring programme has begun to yield returns, as the group returned to profit in the first six months to December, reporting profit of R24,5m from a loss of R50,5m in the year-earlier period.

Miners may get Reprieve from Zimbabwean Laws3/9/2010 10:48:37 AM +00:00
SA-BASED miners Anglo Platinum, African Rainbow Minerals and Impala Platinum could face a reprieve from tough empowerment laws proposed by the Zimbabwean government following yesterday's announcement by the country's mines minister that an amended mining law would soon be discussed by the cabinet.

Builders Face Hard Times after World Cup Boom3/9/2010 10:48:33 AM +00:00
THE construction sector still faces a tough year with delivery of projects related to the World Cup bringing about a drop in other construction activity. But infrastructure development in the medium to long term is expected to help the sector.

Sasol Needs State Support for Mafutha3/9/2010 10:48:32 AM +00:00
PETROCHEMCIALS group Sasol was banking on state financial support for its mooted 80000-barrel-a-day coal-to-liquid plant, CE Pat Davies said yesterday.

Sephaku Set to Enter Cement Market3/9/2010 10:48:31 AM +00:00
SEPHAKU Cement, an 80,2%-held subsidiary of Sephaku Holdings, has appointed Nedbank Capital as lead arranger of the project finance facilities for new cement projects in the North West and Mpumalanga.

Parliamentarians to Sign Giant Soccer Ball3/9/2010 9:27:33 AM +00:00
Parliamentarians are today expected to sign a giant soccer ball with messages of hope for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Police On High Alert As Protests Break Out3/9/2010 9:11:07 AM +00:00
Commuters and motorists may have difficulty getting to work this morning following protest action in Mamelodi East, the City of Tshwane warned on Tuesday.

Rift Valley Fever Not a Crisis - Sefularo3/9/2010 9:11:05 AM +00:00
The outbreak of the Rift Valley Fever (RVF) in the Free State and Northern Cape provinces does not constitute a crisis, says Health Deputy Minister, Dr Molefi Sefularo.

Zuma's Lawyer to Explain Delay on Financial Interests3/9/2010 8:16:02 AM +00:00
AMID pressure from political parties President Jacob Zuma will explain tomorrow why he has failed to declare his financial interests 10 months after taking office last year.

Farmers Hail 'Political Will' in Crime Plan3/9/2010 8:14:05 AM +00:00
POLICE Minister Nathi Mthethwa yesterday announced a new crime-fighting plan for farming districts that would combine army border patrols, a beefed-up reservist force and a dedicated rural safety unit.

The Priest3/7/2010 12:00:00 AM -05:00
The South African archbishop talks about his country after the Mandela era.

State Visit Revives a History of Stereotypes3/5/2010 12:00:00 AM -05:00
There was a familiar undertone to the exchanges provoked by the visit of President Jacob G. Zuma of South Africa to Buckingham Palace — a clash of caricatures of reflexes born centuries earlier.

A Bus System Reopens Rifts in South Africa2/22/2010 12:00:00 AM -05:00
The system promises to ease the hardship of millions who live in townships far from cities, but opponents are pushing back.

South Africa's Last Stand Fails, Leaving India No. 1 in Cricket2/20/2010 12:00:00 AM -05:00
Had South Africa hung on for that last 15 minutes in the second test in Calcutta, it would have won the two-match series, with a victory and a draw, and taken over at the top of the world rankings.

Indian Cricketers Frustrated by Poor Weather2/18/2010 12:00:00 AM -05:00
Rain and Hashim Amla frustrated India on Wednesday as it pursued a victory that would level its two-test series with South Africa.

Paternity Claim Challenges Zuma’s Stance on AIDS2/2/2010 12:00:00 AM -05:00
Jacob Zuma, the polygamous president of South Africa, was upbraided Monday by commentators and political rivals after a newspaper reported that he had fathered his 20th child.

Paying the Price for Apartheid1/6/2010 12:00:00 AM -05:00
A South African lawsuit against three foreign business will right no wrongs.

Any Relation to Biography Is Pure Fiction (in a Way)12/31/2009 12:00:00 AM -05:00
In this twist on an autobiographical novel, J. M. Coetzee presents notebooks from a deceased version of himself alongside interviews conducted by an imagined, future biographer.

Rising Anger at Other Africans Fuels South Africa Attacks12/21/2009 12:00:00 AM -05:00
Refugees from Zimbabwe, its deeply troubled neighbor, are easy targets.

Holiday of White Conquest Persists in South Africa12/17/2009 12:00:00 AM -05:00
As Afrikaners celebrate an 1838 covenant said to have led to the slaughter of 3,000 Zulus, the ideal of a rainbow nation now seems little more than a deft turn of phrase.

A Milestone for an Emblem12/16/2009 12:00:00 AM -05:00
In his youth, living in a township under apartheid, the idea that Makgaya Ntini might play one test match, let alone 100 for South Africa, would have seemed absurd.

When a Sport Draws People Together12/11/2009 12:00:00 AM -05:00
“Invictus” is not a rugby movie unless you want it to be. Rather, it’s a reminder to us that sometimes sport can be a starting point, and can pave the way for much more than just talk.

Spilling the Blood of Bulls to Preserve Zulu Tradition12/9/2009 12:00:00 AM -05:00
The bare-handed killing of a bull by Zulu warriors is part of an annual ceremony in South Africa, but this year an animal rights group took up the cause of the doomed bull.

World Cup Draw Sets the Stage for Drama12/5/2009 12:00:00 AM -05:00
As it did in the first World Cup in 1930, this draw pits a host country that is desperate for experience against a Mexican side that represents one of the largest soccer nations on earth.

Circus Surrounds the World Cup Lottery12/4/2009 12:00:00 AM -05:00
The good and the great of soccer, but few of its players, will migrate to South Africa this week for the World Cup finals draw in Cape Town on Friday.