Furry felons rob SAfrican tourists; officials fear 2010 influx will worsen baboon behavior
Furry felons rob SAfrican tourists, steal food AU official: China more concerned with natural resources in Africa than good governanceCAPE TOWN, South Africa — An African Union official is accusing Chinese investors of overlooking bad governance while doing business in Africa. After violent protests in South Africa, President Zuma says mayors need to do moreCAPE TOWN, South Africa — The South African government plans to overhaul the way South African cities are governed and funded in the wake of a series of violent protests, officials said Tuesday. The race to host the 2016 Olympics to come down to close finish at IOC vote in CopenhagenLONDON — Close your eyes and imagine the possible scenarios in 2016. South Africa police: Murders dip to 50 per day but rapes, robberies and hijackings riseCAPE TOWN, South Africa — South Africa’s murder rate — one of the world’s highest — has dropped slightly, but the country faces a distressing rise in rapes, robberies and hijackings, South African police said Tuesday. Police: Murders in South Africa down but about 50 still killed per day, rape cases increaseCAPE TOWN, South Africa — South Africa’s police minister says the country’s murder rate has declined but that more rapes and house robberies were reported. South African president condemns protest by soldiers, pledges to improve working conditionsCAPE TOWN, South Africa — South Africa’s president on Thursday strongly condemned striking soldiers who recently clashed with police, calling their actions “despicable in the extreme,” but he pledged to address their concerns. Serenaded in South Africa, Hillary Clinton says strained ties between 2 countries on the mendCAPE TOWN, South Africa —At a housing project for the homeless she once visited as first lady, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton basked in the cheers and serenade from an adoring crowd Saturday and pronounced U.S.-South African ties on the mend after years of strain. 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. Dubai World shelves multiple projects, including some tourism developments in AfricaDUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The state-owned conglomerate Dubai World said Wednesday it is putting multiple projects in Africa and elsewhere on hold because of the global economic downturn. South Africa launches AIDS vaccine trial in shadow of revelations of funding cutsCAPE TOWN, South Africa — South Africa launched a high-profile trial of an AIDS vaccine created by its own researchers Monday, a proud moment in a nation where government denial, neglect and unscientific responses have helped fuel the world’s worst AIDS crisis. South Africa tests AIDS vaccine its scientists developed with help from USCAPE TOWN, South Africa — South Africa is launching clinical trials of the first AIDS vaccines created by a developing country, a feat by scientists who forged ahead even when some of their political leaders shocked the world with unscientific pronouncements about the disease. Medical Research Council survey says 1 in 4 South African men admit to rapeCAPE TOWN, South Africa — A leading South African research group said one in four male South Africans it surveyed admitted to committing rape — a finding that cast a harsh light on a culture of sexual violence that victims groups say is deeply embedded in society. Obama offers limited support for Zimbabwe’s prime minister but withholds direct aidWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama sought to bolster Zimbabwe’s prime minister Friday while withholding support for his coalition government. Zimbabwe appeals for more investment, end to sanctions at World Economic ForumCAPE TOWN, South Africa — Zimbabwe’s political and business leaders made an impassioned appeal for an end to sanctions and more international investment Friday, hours ahead of a meeting between Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai and President Barack Obama. South Africa marks 1 year to World CupCAPE TOWN, South Africa — South Africa kicked off the one-year countdown to the World Cup in a ceremony Thursday at a nearly complete stadium nestled between mighty Table Mountain, the glistening Atlantic and overlooking Nelson Mandela’s former Robben Island prison. Malawi begins ‘epic’ rescue to save African elephantsCAPE TOWN - A massive relocation of elephants has begun in the southern African nation of Malawi, as part of a move that experts say would help protect some 60 pachyderms from human persecution. World Economic Forum on Africa opens with calls for greater local leadershipCAPE TOWN, South Africa — Africa must seize the opportunity to turn the current economic crisis to its own advantage and reshape global institutions long dominated by the West, political and business leaders said at the annual World Economic Forum on Africa. In South Africa’s evolving democracy, a white woman muscles in on black-dominated politicsCAPE TOWN, South Africa — Helen Zille has a sharp tongue and a short fuse, and she doesn’t dodge a fight. In apartheid times she enraged South Africa’s white rulers, and lately she has ruffled South Africa’s black political establishment. President Jacob Zuma invokes Mandela’s legacy at opening of South African ParliamentCAPE TOWN, South Africa — President Jacob Zuma invoked the legacy of anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela on Wednesday as he urged South Africans to pull together in a time of national and global uncertainty. SAfrican President Jacob Zuma vows to help the poor, create jobs as parliament opensCAPE TOWN, South Africa — President Jacob Zuma invoked the legacy of anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela on Wednesday as he urged South Africans to pull together in a time of national and global uncertainty. SAfricans begin removing bodies of 55 beached whales, warn surfers to be wary of sharksCAPE TOWN, South Africa — Authorities on Sunday began the grim task of removing the carcasses of 55 whales that beached themselves and had to be shot despite the frantic rescue efforts of hundreds of volunteers. Dozens of whales perish after beaching near southern tip of South AfricaCAPE TOWN, South Africa — Authorities shot dozens of exhausted whales that beached on a shore near South Africa’s storm-lashed southern tip Saturday amid scenes of grief and despair from volunteers who had tried to save them. South African authorities try to rescue dozens of beached whales near Cape PointCAPE TOWN, South Africa — Scientists decided to kill more than 30 beached whales that resisted frantic efforts to push them back out to sea near South Africa’s storm-lashed southern tip, media reported Saturday. South African batting set to thrive in EnglandCAPE TOWN - South Africa, batsmen are surely going to thrive at the ICC World Twenty20 event in England, which going to start in June, if the Indian Premier League is a reasonable yardstick for judging their form. ‘I just stick to my game plan’, says Proteas star De VilliersCAPE TOWN - Proteas and Delhi Daredevils batsman A B de Villiers might look like a possessed sage in full flight, but he pins his success on sticking to his game plan. Barry Richards son commits suicideCAPE TOWN - Former South African opener Barry Richards has revealed that his eldest son has committed suicide.ichards, 63, who was born and raised in Durban, but now lives in Perth, Australia, confirmed to The Star newspaper that his son, Mark, in his 20s, committed suicide this week. Kiwi batsman Ryder in hot water againCAPE TOWN - New Zealand cricket star Jesse Ryder is reportedly in hot water again, this time for an alleged off-field incident in South Africa where he is playing in the rich IPL. Proteas spinner calls IPL an unfair advantageCAPE TOWN - South African left arm spinner Roelof van der Merwe calls the Indian Premier League an “unfair advantage” but is happy for the role it has played in his call-up to the national squad for the ICC World Twenty20 in England next month. Recession drives South Africa to ‘naughty sexuality’CAPE TOWN - The ongoing credit crunch has liberalised people’s attitude towards sex, at least that’s what a research panel at a recent Sexpo suggests. |
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