Johannesburg launches new public bus serviceJOHANNESBURG - The authorities here have launched a new public bus service to help commuters to travel around the city. The Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system would also be launched at other South African cities in phases, BuaNews reported Monday. UNICEF: Global economic crisis means more African children will die, drop out of schoolJOHANNESBURG — The global recession will increase infant and child deaths and cause more students to drop out of school in Africa, the U.N. children’s agency predicted Monday, as the financial crisis delivers a delayed blow to the continent and is expected to linger longer. Report: S. African army feared soldiers plotted to kidnap defense min; union denies claims.JOHANNESBURG — A South African newspaper reported Sunday that the army is investigating an alleged plot by disgruntled soldiers to kidnap the defense minister and top military officials. South African police fire rubber bullets, tear gas in clashes with protesting soldiersJOHANNESBURG — Police fired rubber bullets and tear gas as violence flared during a wage protest by South African soldiers in the streets of Pretoria, the capital. Mandela congratulates South African runner at center of gender controversyJOHANNESBURG — Former President Nelson Mandela has congratulated South African runner Caster Semenya, whose dramatic improvement, deep voice and muscular build have sparked questions about her gender. South Africa’s president heading to Zimbabwe amid rumors Mugabe ailingJOHANNESBURG — South African President Jacob Zuma will be “more vocal” than his predecessor about bringing Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe’s party to task for harassing rival politicians, a South African official said Wednesday. South African runner at center of gender debate welcomed home as ‘our golden girl’JOHANNESBURG — Mobbed by a singing, dancing and horn-blowing crowd of supporters at Johannesburg’s airport, South African runner Caster Semenya looked overwhelmed and a little terrified. South Africans rally at airport as runner embroiled in gender controversy expected to returnJOHANNESBURG — South Africans sang, hooted and danced to show their support Tuesday as they waited for their champion runner embroiled in a gender controversy to come home. South African president to meet runner embroiled in gender controversyJOHANNESBURG — A big welcome is planned for 800-meter gold medalist Caster Semenya, who returns home to South Africa on Tuesday. UNICEF concerned about southern Madagascar, fears political crisis distracts from humanitarianJOHANNESBURG — The U.N. children’s agency fears Madagascar’s political crisis and a freeze on development aid is hurting the most vulnerable. South Africa plans rallies, protests for champion runner being subjected to gender testsJOHANNESBURG — South Africans planned to rally in support of track champion Caster Semenya — celebrating her win in the 800 meters at the world championship, and denouncing questions about whether she should be allowed to compete as a woman as racist and sexist. Anand Sharma reaffirms India’s commitment to AfricaJOHANNESBURG - India is committed to further expand and diversify its trade with Africa, to which South Africa was a gateway, Minister of Commerce and Industry Anand Sharma said here Friday. Airports Company South Africa posts positive growthJOHANNESBURG - The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has posted better earnings this year with 3.2 billion rand ($408 million) compared to last year’s 2.8 billion (about $357 million), despite a global economic crisis, BuaNews reported. Relatives of South African 800-meter winner at worlds dismiss gender test uproarFAIRLIE, South Africa — In the poor, rural village where South African runner Caster Semenya grew up, relatives on Thursday brushed off questions about her deep voice and muscular build that have prompted the world governing body for track and field to seek gender tests. South African economy still in recession, says expertJOHANNESBURG - The contraction of South Africa’s gross domestic product (GDP) by three percent for the second quarter of 2009 indicates the economy is still in recession, BuaNews reported Wednesday citing an expert. South African commuter taxi operators to strike over bus system they say threatens businessJOHANNESBURG — The entrepreneurs who move commuters around Johannesburg are threatening to strike next month to protest a new public bus system. Global financial crisis still pounds Africa, despite positive signs elsewhereJOHANNESBURG — Amid signs the rest of the world may be recovering from the global financial crisis, Africa is still being hammered. South Africa’s economy, the continent’s largest, shrunk by another 3 percent in the second quarter, an omen that things may get even worse before they improve. India gives $200,000 to South African struggle veteran’s outfitJOHANNESBURG - Indian High Commissioner Rajiv Bhatia has handed over a cheque of $200,000 for a foundation to be set up in the name of Ahmed Kathrada, a South African struggle veteran and a recipient of the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award. Clinton delivers blunt call for better government in Africa, and is applauded for itJOHANNESBURG — In Liberia, Hillary Clinton brought out the crowds despite torrential rain. In Congo, she came away deeply shaken from a meeting with rape victims. Kenya’s prime minister said Africa didn’t need lectures from the West about democracy, but Africa got one anyway. South African health chief: Swine flu likely to hit Africa hard; resources shouldn’t be wastedJOHANNESBURG — South Africa’s health minister says that while swine flu has arrived late to the continent, it may hit harder here than elsewhere in the world. Clinton meets new South African President Zuma, then travels to Cape TownCAPE TOWN, South Africa —On a mission to improve ties with Africa’s most prosperous nation, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton met Saturday with South African President Jacob Zuma and later toured a housing project she had visited twice in the past. Clinton says South Africa must lead, urges action on ZimbabweJOHANNESBURG — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Friday urged South Africa to take a leading role in driving economies across the world’s poorest continent and called on the country to do more to press for reform in neighboring Zimbabwe. Clinton meets with Mandela, tours his archives in second stop of African tourJOHANNESBURG — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton didn’t want to break the link with anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela. Clinton says South Africa must take leadership role in driving African economiesJOHANNESBURG — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Friday called on South Africa to take a leading role in driving slumping economies across the world’s poorest continent during the worldwide financial crisis. Revered South African cleric praises president whose leadership skills he once questionedJOHANNESBURG — Retired archbishop Desmond Tutu on Thursday praised South Africa’s president, ending an ugly rift dividing the leader of the country’s governing party and a widely beloved elder statesman. Zimbabwe vice-president Msika dies at 85JOHANNESBURG - One of Zimbabwe’s vice-presidents, Joseph Msika, has died at the age of 85 after a battle with illness, the South African public radio reported Tuesday. Johannesburg’s trendy downtown cultural hot spot reveals city’s history and creative sideJOHANNESBURG — It’s gritty, it’s hip and it’s downtown in one of the most dangerous cities in the world. SAfrica’s Zuma to address Zimbabwe’s political problems with Mugabe, other leaders in regionJOHANNESBURG — South Africa’s president says the problems in neighboring Zimbabwe are “weighty” but can be resolved. Guard commits suicide at Mandela’s residenceJOHANNESBURG - A police guard committed suicide Saturday at the Johannesburg residence of former South African president Nelson Mandela, police said. Police officer dead in apparent suicide outside Mandela’s home; Mandela in no dangerJOHANNESBURG — Police say an officer guarding former President Nelson Mandela’s home shot and killed himself outside the anti-apartheid leader’s Johannesburg house Saturday. |
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