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Saturday, November 21, 2009 7:46 PM

South Africa

Type: Country
Name: South Africa
population: 48,051,580
First Reported 11/20/2009 - Updated 11/20/2009 - 3 Documents (in Environment)
Flood warning in Johannesburg and Pretoria
Rain continues to fall across Gauteng as the SA weather service warns more is on it’s way. This morning emergency services in Johannesburg and Pretoria were on high alert after days of rain had flooded low-lying areas. The Weather Service warned of a ... [Business Day - 11/20/2009]
First Reported 11/20/2009 - Updated 15 hours ago - 5 Documents (in Politics)
UNHCR condemns xenophobic attacks in South Africa
The United Nations refugee agency, UNHCR, has condemned the latest xenophobic attacks in De Doorns, a grape lands farming community about 140 kilometres northeast of Cape Town, South Africa.UNHCR says local farmers attacked foreigners on Tuesday accusing ... [United Nations Multimedia - 15 hours ago]
First Reported 11/19/2009 - Updated 11/20/2009 - 7 Documents (in Internet & IT)
South Africa reports broadband penetration at 2 percent
(Xinhua via COMTEX) -- South Africa's internet broadband penetration is 2 percent, far below the global average of 22.5 percent, The Star newspaper quoted the country's Communications Minister Siphiwe Nyanda as saying on Friday. 'The statistics put ... [TMC Net - 11/20/2009]
First Reported 3 hours ago - Updated 2 hours ago - 3 Documents
South Africa get tour back on track
Autumn internationals round-up: World champions South Africa warmed up for next weeks clash with Ireland by running in four tries to tame a spirited challenge from Italy and put their European tour back on track with a 32-10 win in the northern city of ... [Irish Times - 2 hours ago]
First Reported 11/20/2009 - Updated 11/20/2009 - 3 Documents
Rain washes out first South Africa v England one-dayer (Reuters)
JOHANNESBURG, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Rain washed out the first one-day international between South Africa and England without a ball being bowled on Friday.The second match is scheduled for Centurion on Sunday. ... [Yahoo! News Australia - 11/20/2009]
First Reported 11/19/2009 - Updated 11/20/2009 - 6 Documents
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SAfrica "could have world's most expensive electricity" - economist
South Africa could have the world's most expensive electricity if Eskom gets it tariff increases, an economist said on Thursday."South Africa's electricity is more expensive than electricity in the US, Israel and Mexico and if Eskom gets its 45 per cent ... [Individual.com - 11/20/2009]
First Reported 11/20/2009 - Updated 11/20/2009 - 5 Documents (in Environment)
New nuclear plant could be up by 2020
JOHANNESBURG - South Africas next generation nuclear power plant could be up and running by 2020, the energy ministry said on Friday. It should be up 2010 or just beyond that, said spokesman Bheki Khumalo, providing feedback on a speech made earlier by ... [Citizen.co.za - 11/20/2009]
First Reported 22 hours ago - Updated 14 hours ago - 2 Documents
Cape Town ready for WC final draw: Mayor
Increases the bookmarktwitterfacebookdiggGoogleWindowsliveDeliciousbuzzfriendfeedLinkedindiigoredditstumbleuponThe City of Cape Town is ready to host the final draw for the 2010 soccer World Cup next month, mayor Dan Plato said on Friday.'The city will ... [People's Daily Online - 14 hours ago]
First Reported 3 hours ago - Updated 3 hours ago - 8 Documents
Springboks end losing run in Italy
World champions South Africa ended their three-match losing run with a 32-10 victory against error-strewn Italy here on Saturday.The Springboks came into the match on the back of an unusual losing run but quickly found their form to deal Italy their 13th ... [France24 - Science - 3 hours ago]
First Reported 11/19/2009 - Updated 11/19/2009 - 5 Documents
Flags raised for World Cup
The ambassadors and representatives of the 32 nations taking part in next year's football tournament were at Safa House to witness their nations' flags going up.THE 32 flags representing nations taking part in the fluttered gaily in the morning wind, ... [Joburg - 11/19/2009]
First Reported 11/20/2009 - Updated 11/20/2009 - 2 Documents (in Conflicts & Crime)
Pretoria cops link crimes
Police are trying to link three suspected robbers, , to several violent crimes in and around the capital.It is believed the men were trying to break into a house in Highveld shortly after they robbed a woman in Monument Park.Two of their alleged accomplices ... [iafrica.com - 11/20/2009]
First Reported 11/19/2009 - Updated 11/19/2009 - 5 Documents
Zimbabweans Chased From Homes Total 3,000
Johannesburg The number of Zimbabweans displaced after some of their shacks in an informal settlement outside De Doorns, a farming town about 140km from Cape Town, South Africa, were attacked and demolished by local South African residents, has risen ... [AllAfrica.com - 11/19/2009]

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...of Thailand took a share of fourth on 210 while Shiv Kapur and Jbe Kruger of South Africa are among four golfers tied in sixth position on 211. "I played very nicely and hit the ball very good on the front nine. I had a lot of chance from inside of six feet but couldn't get anything going with the putter" said Smith, who has only one prior top-10 in Asia
Shiv Kapur drops to tied sixth in Cambodia [Sify - 3 hours ago]
Elite South African athletes said on Friday they wanted 50% representation on the board. Four of the nine elected are current or former athletes. "I would have liked more former athletes on the board, but if this group works hard we can restore the image of athletics in South Africa Pillay said. The suspended ASA board face disciplinary hearings for their handling of the Caster Semenya gender fiasco, while Mali will work with the interim board in mending the problems facing the embattled federation which is reportedly in financial crisis."
Mali upbeat after elections [IOL - 4 hours ago]
..."Clearly, the dignity of the Egyptian people is the dignity of Egypt," Mubarak said as at least two parliamentarians waved national flags. "And Egypt will not take it lightly when it comes to honouring the dignity of its people."
Mubarak: Egypt will not tolerate insult to its expats [Reuters Africa - 5 hours ago]
...Africa, a key partner in several alliances of the developing countries built by India and others for seeking a fair global trade deal for them. "Again India has led the way and has tabled proposals for systematic reforms of the WTO South African delegation head at the WTO Faizel Ismail said at a function organised by CUTS International, a trade and consumer think-tank here."
India to press for reforms in WTO functioning [Times of India - 7 hours ago]

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Mapping the Arms Trade in the Northwest [Corporate Watch - 14 mins ago]
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Logicalis Launches UK Cloud Solutions And Servi... [CRM Xchange - 58 mins ago]
All Whites' success has kicked me into conversion [Southland Times - 1 hour ago]
Laza column: Glory must prepare for losses [West Australia Sunday Times - 2 hours ago]
Jerusalem Stone and the Genocide of Titus [American Thinker - 2 hours ago]
South Africa get tour back on track [Irish Times - 2 hours ago]
Kids get festive treat from the African Dream C... [SABC - 2 hours ago]
Springboks end losing run in Italy [France24 - 2 hours ago]
Editorial: His year abroad [NOLA Live - 2 hours ago]
WACS: 400Gbps from day one [myadsl.co.za - 3 hours ago]
South Africa tame Italy to set tour back on track [Reuters UK - 3 hours ago]
32 held after mine explosion [News24.com - 3 hours ago]
Springboks end losing run in Italy [France24 - Science - 3 hours ago]
Springboks end losing run in Italy [France24 - culture - 3 hours ago]
Springboks end losing run in Italy [France24 - Americas - 3 hours ago]
Springboks end losing run in Italy [France24 - Africa - 3 hours ago]
Springboks end losing run in Italy [France24 - Middle East - 3 hours ago]
Springboks end losing run in Italy [France24 - france - 3 hours ago]
Springboks end losing run in Italy [France24 - europe - 3 hours ago]
Springboks end losing run in Italy [France24 - Business - 3 hours ago]
PAC thanks Bhaziya chief for donating monument ... [SABC - 3 hours ago]
Albert Luthuli's son laid to rest [SABC - 3 hours ago]
Shiv Kapur drops to tied sixth in Cambodia [Sify - 3 hours ago]
Lufthansa Cargo invests in cutting-edge securit... [Transport Weekly - 4 hours ago]
Mali upbeat after elections [IOL - 4 hours ago]
Soldiers to guard South African borders [Namibian - 4 hours ago]
South African women having fewer children: report [Individual.com - 5 hours ago]
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Justifying Discrimination in the Name of Religi... [Firedoglake - 19 hours ago]
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Steve Hofmeyr watches as Mthalane wins, Schultz... [Times LIVE Blogs - Posts - 20 hours ago]
Moruti Mthalane poses with the IBF flyweight belt after beating Mexico's Julio Cesar Miranda in Johannesburg on Friday night CELEBRITY Steve Hofmeyr was at ringside ...
Can Facebook group change World Cup game result? [CNET News.com - 21 hours ago]
However, this occurred in the dying minutes, featured one of the most famous players in the world (yes, he's been on the front of an EA FIFA game box), affected ...
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Audio/Video

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Zimbabwean migrant workers face South African l... [Al Jazeera - YouTube - 8 hours ago]
World Cup 2010: The final qualifiers are decided [ITN News - YouTube - 11/19/2009]
Simao says Portugal can win without Ronaldo [ITN News - YouTube - 11/17/2009]
South African tourism [CNN.com - Video - 11/17/2009]
Cameroon return home after World Cup qualification [ITN News - YouTube - 11/16/2009]
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