South Africa: Defiant Armscor CEO Suspended On Full Pay Nov 20, 2009
Cape Town Armscor CEO Sipho Thomo has been suspended on full pay pending the outcome of a disciplinary hearing after defiantly refusing to accede to yet another request by the corporation's board for him to resign. The suspension creates another vacancy at the helm of a state-owned enterprise after a spate of upheavals involving the SABC, Transnet, SAA and Eskom. (allAfrica.com)
AVA - Reminder: 1 Week left! Fishing parties welcome Nov 20, 2009
Association for Visual Arts Gallery 35 Church Street, Cape Town, South Africa Gallery hours: Weekdays 10h00 to 17h00, Saturdays 10h00 to 13h00 Phone: +27-21 424-7436, Fax: +27-21 423-2637, avaart@iafrica. com www. (AbsoluteArts.com)
World Cup line-up decided as last six spots taken Nov 20, 2009
The draw for the World Cup takes place in Cape Town on Dec 4. Reuters. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
South Africa: Soldiers' Time-Bomb Report Needs Action, Says Opposition Nov 20, 2009
Cape Town A report describing soldiers' service conditions as a "ticking time bomb" demanded urgent action and should be made public, Democratic Alliance MP David Maynier said yesterday. His call on Defence Minister Lindiwe Sisulu follows a report to Parliament's defence committee by the National Defence Force Service Commission -- established shortly after soldiers ran amok in Pretoria after an illegal march in August. (allAfrica.com)
South Africa: Zimbabweans Chased From Homes Total 3,000 Nov 20, 2009
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 to about 3,000, said the South African Red Cross Society. The Red Cross has appealed for R2 million (about US$270,880) to help provide urgently needed blankets, water, food, first-aid kits, toiletries, clothing, fuel for transport, and logistical... (allAfrica.com)
FIFA yet to decide on World Cup seeding formula Nov 20, 2009
Football's world governing body said Thursday that the decision will be taken two days before the Dec. 4 draw in Cape Town, South Africa, by a panel composed mainly of FIFA executive committee members. "The procedure of the final draw will be decided at the bureau of the organizing committee for the 2010 World Cup," FIFA said in a statement. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
SA restaurant honoured Nov 20, 2009
Cape Town and the Cape winelands along with Bordeaux (France), Florence (Italy), Mainz (Germany), Mendoza (Argentina), Porto (Portugal), Bilbao-Rioja (Spain) and the San Francisco-Napa Valley region is a GWC partner. From 2010 Christchurch in New Zealand will join the elite group as the third representative from the southern hemisphere. (iAfrica.com)
Africa: Winners and Losers In Corruption Stakes Nov 20, 2009
Cape Town Botswana continues to be seen as Africa s least corrupt, and Somalia as the continent s and the world s most corrupt country, according to a new survey published this week. But Botswana comes in at only 37th place in a list of 180 nations, which New Zealand tops as the perceived least corrupt country in the world. (allAfrica.com)
Football: 'Handball' Henry puts France in WC, Russia crash Nov 19, 2009
In total, 13 European nations will play in the 32-team World Cup finals with the draw set for Cape Town on December 4. Netherlands, England, Spain, Germany, Denmark, Serbia, champions Italy, Switzerland, Slovakia, Greece, Slovenia, Portugal and France make up Europe's representation. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Hilditch concerned over pace stocks Nov 19, 2009
McGain, 37, made a disastrous debut in Cape Town in March, taking 0-149. 2009 Brought to you by. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Long walk to hotel room? Nov 19, 2009
But many hotels are concentrated in major cities like Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, where no problems are expected. Smaller host cities like the northern town of Polokwane and Nelspruit, a gateway to Kruger national park, won't have enough rooms, especially if they play host to big games. (iAfrica.com)
Stadium-sized airfares? Nov 19, 2009
That's how much it will cost you to fly from Johannesburg to Cape Town on SAA in June next year. With my grubby paws on three tickets for Match 56, R16 - 1H v 2G on 29 June, I have Joburg family flying down to enjoy a game at Cape Town's striking new stadium. (iAfrica.com)
Controversial goal puts France in '10 World Cup Nov 19, 2009
The 32 nations will be drawn into eight groups on Dec. 4 in Cape Town, and the first World Cup on the African continent opens June 11. With help from Swedish referee Martin Hansson, who failed to call the hand ball, France avoided a penalty-kicks shootout at Saint-Denis, outside Paris, and won the home-and-home, total-goals playoff 2-1. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Missed call puts France into World Cup Nov 19, 2009
They join 31 other teams, after a qualifying tournament that began across the globe in October 2007, in the finals draw that takes place in Cape Town on December 4. Also See. (ABC News)
South Africa: President Admits Country's Crime is Most Violent Nov 18, 2009
Cape Town President Jacob Zuma yesterday became the first South African head of state to acknowledge that crime in SA was the most violent in the world while justifying changes to the law on the use of lethal force in the National Assembly. Opposition leaders who have made similar suggestions have been slapped down, particularly by former president Thabo Mbeki , who insisted that there was no qualitative difference between crime in SA and elsewhere in the world. (allAfrica.com)
Guinea: South African Govt Probes Mercenary Reports Nov 18, 2009
Cape Town The Pretoria government is probing reports that South African mercenaries are training Guinean militia, recruited by the country s military junta on an ethnic basis. Ayanda Ntsaluba, director-general of South Africa s foreign ministry, told reporters in Pretoria on Tuesday that some of the information seems to point in that direction, but I don t think we ve got the full picture yet. (allAfrica.com)
MTN wins AfricaCom Award Nov 18, 2009
Accra, Nov. 17, GNA - MTN Uganda, the sister company of MTN Ghana has won the Best Solution for Rural Services award at the second AfricaCom Awards held in Cape Town, South Africa during the 2009 AfricaCom conference. A statement issued in Accra by Mrs Georgina Asare-Fiagbenu, Acting Corporate Service Executive, said MTN Uganda was recognised for MTN Google SMS, the field-based programme propelled by an innovative partnership that strategically combines the resources and experience of MTN, the... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Zimbabweans Fear New Xenophobic Attacks in South Africa Nov 18, 2009
Johannesburg Fearing a resurgence of xenophobic attacks, around 2,500 Zimbabwean migrants have taken refuge in government buildings in De Doorns, a farming town about 140km from Cape Town, South Africa, after some of their shacks in an informal settlement were attacked and demolished, said a police official. The attacks took place early in the morning of 17 November in Stofland, meaning dustland in Afrikaans, the largest squatter camp in De Doorns. (allAfrica.com)
Vampire star is a ticking time bomb Nov 18, 2009
"Whether V445 Puppis will eventually explode as a supernova, or if the current nova outburst has pre-empted that pathway by ejecting too much matter back into space is still unclear," said team member Patrick Woudt of the University of Cape Town in South Africa. "But we have here a pretty good suspect for a future Type Ia supernova!". (MSNBC -- Technology)
South Africa: Farm Workers Tear Down Zimbabweans' Homes Nov 18, 2009
The Zimbabwean families were forced to pack up their belongings and seek refuge in a community hall in the Hex River Valley town, which is about two hours from Cape Town. As residents, armed with sticks and stones, raced through the Ekuphumleni informal settlement tearing down makeshift homes, police fired rubber bullets and used a stun grenade to disperse them. (allAfrica.com)
The future of RDP housing Nov 18, 2009
Cape Town has enough rooms. No it doesn't. (iAfrica.com)
France to resolve problem Bok fixture Nov 17, 2009
The June 12 Test match was initially set for Cape Town, but the stadium there is out of bounds because it is to be used for the World Cup. Asked whether the game could be transferred to French soil, Camou said: "That depends on South Africa. If, in one way or another, I can help South Africa resolve this problem, I'll do it with pleasure. "I know the difficulty a football World Cup poses because I was not able to welcome South Africa at the Stade de France," Camou said in reference to Friday's... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
South Africa: Bid to Protect Poor Against Gambling Nov 17, 2009
Cape Town Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies has insisted he will not give the go-ahead for any new gambling activity until he has seen the results of an impact-assessment study now under way. Parliament's trade and industry committee was told last week that the study might indicate the need for legislative changes to close loopholes that had allowed new operations to flourish. (allAfrica.com)
South Africa: Class of 2008 Makes Varsity's Goal Harder Nov 17, 2009
Research by the University of the Witwatersrand's (Wits) mathematics department, released at midyear, showed that an overall 37% drop in first-year students' June mathematics pass rate at Wits echoed the trend at the universities of Pretoria, Stellenbosch, Cape Town, KwaZulu-Natal, the North West and Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. Universities had to contend with more first-years enrolling for mathematics- driven programmes after last year's matric mathematics pass rate was far higher... (allAfrica.com)
Africa: Continent's Best Soccer Teams Head For World Cup Nov 17, 2009
Cape Town There's only one slot left to be filled in Africa's line-up at the 2010 Fifa World Cup, to be played in South Africa next June, and it will be taken after what has the makings of an epic playoff between Algeria and Egypt in Sudan on Wednesday. Egypt came from behind to secure the playoff after entering Saturday's qualifier against Algeria three points behind its fierce rival. (allAfrica.com)
Anything Can Happen PETER MUHLY/AFP/Getty ImagesFrance has Ireland on the ropes after Nicolas Anelka (9) hit the lone goal in a 1-0 first-leg win Saturday in Dublin.France has the edge entering its second leg at home vs. Ireland, but les Bleus won't take anything for granted as Europe's World Cup playoffs come to a dramatic ending on Wednesday. Nov 17, 2009
The draw is in Cape Town on Dec. 4 and France, which won the title in 1998 and was runner-up to Italy three years ago, should be confident of being in it after Nicolas Anelka's deflected winner in Dublin on Saturday. The 30-year-old Chelsea striker, who has yet to play in a World Cup after being overlooked by the coaches in the past three, is taking nothing for granted. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
SA, Nigeria boost trade relationsCape Town, South Africa (PANA) - South Africa is looking forward to working withNigerian businesses to further open up tradeopportunities and allow investment to grow between the two countries, Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe said on Sunday. 16/11/2009 Full Text... Nov 16, 2009
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) - South Africa is looking forward to working with Nigerian businesses to further open up trade opportunities and allow investment to grow between the two countries, Deputy Pre sident Kgalema Motlanthe said on Sunday ... Cape Town - 16/11/2009. (Panapress.com)
Calorie-counting harmful? Nov 16, 2009
Nash, presently the Treatment Director at private Cape Town eating disorder retreat, Montrose Manor, has increasingly seen the orthorexia verdict put forward, without a proper diagnosis. There is a fine line between those with possible orthorexia and those manipulating their eating habits to become healthier, and many physicians would be hard-pressed to differentiate between them. (iAfrica.com)
Employers don't have the guts to invoke dismissals Nov 16, 2009
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South Africa: World Cup Flights Are Already Fully Booked Nov 16, 2009
Many airlines also expect 100% load factors ahead of next month's World Cup draw in Cape Town. "Capacity offered by the daily Lufthansa seasonal flights reintroduced at the end of October this year between Cape Town and Frankfurt has been absorbed," Gabriel Leupold, MD southern and eastern Africa, said at the weekend ... Leupold said: "South African Airways (SAA) has already officially approached both Star Alliance partners Lufthansa and SWISS regarding our willingness to deploy our aircraft... (allAfrica.com)
Hogan slams interference in Eskom's affairs Nov 16, 2009
Cape Town - Eskom on Thursday confirmed the departure of chief executive officer Jacob Maroga as Public Enterprises Minister Barbara Hogan lashed out at those who had launched a political campaign to keep him in the post. "Mr Maroga's resignation was clear and unambiguous and was accepted," acting Eskom board chair Mpho Makwana told staff at Megawatt Park. (Business Report, South Africa)
South Africa: The Cost of Drug Addiction Nov 15, 2009
He has been in rehab at a private clinic in the southern suburbs of Cape Town for almost three months. This, after police arrested him for drug possession, an event he says he "will forever cherish". (allAfrica.com)
France catches break vs. Ireland; Russia, Greece not safe Nov 15, 2009
Denmark and South Korea, who will also go into the Dec. 4 World Cup draw in Cape Town, drew 0-0. scored Serbia's winner in a 1-0 victory away to non-qualifier Northern Ireland but World Cup-bound Switzerland tumbled 1-0 at home to after 's second-half penalty for the visitor. (USA Today -- Sports)
South Africa: No One Knows Numbers of Undocumented Migrants Nov 14, 2009
The Minister of Home Affairs, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, when asked how many undocumented migrants were living in South Africa at a parliamentary media briefing on 12 November in the port city of Cape Town, answered candidly: "I don't know. If somebody's here illegally, how do I know they are here? I do not know - that's an honest answer.". The home affairs website cites a 1996 study by the Human Sciences Research Council, which estimated that between 2. (allAfrica.com)
Robben Island's rabbits to be used to feed South Africa's poor Nov 14, 2009
Nelson Mandela was held prisoner on the island off Cape Town for most of the 27 years he was in jail and it is now a museum and World Heritage Site ... The rabbit meat is to be distributed among charities in Cape Town ... The island sits in the bay just seven kilometres from Cape Town's beaches and is visited by more than 1,800 tourists a day at peak times. (BBC News -- Africa)
South Africa: Civil Society to Lose Major Supporter [interview] Nov 14, 2009
Cape Town Human rights and democracy are causes that are never completely won, which is why civil society needs the support of philanthropists. This is the view of Gara LaMarche, chief executive and president of The Atlantic Philanthropies (TAP), one of the largest philanthropic foundations in the world. (allAfrica.com)
South Africa: Cellphone Rates to Be Cut Nov 14, 2009
Cape Town Consumers will from early next year be charged 36 cents less when making cell phone calls, Communications Minister Siphiwe Nyanda announced on Thursday. The minister said mobile operators had agreed to reduce their mobile termination rates to 89 cents during peak times and 77 cents during off-peak times. (allAfrica.com)
South Africa: Minister Assures of Players' Safety in 2010 Nov 14, 2009
Cape Town Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Jeff Radebe has assured soccer teams and international visitors arriving in South Africa for the 2010 FIFA World Cup that they will be safe during their stay. He said they should not be concerned about attacks on any of the teams or the officials who will be in the country for the event. (allAfrica.com)
Africa: Donors Backtracking on Funding Aids Treatment Nov 14, 2009
"Ten years ago in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, we tested 1 000 people per year. Today, we test close to 40 000 people per year". "What does it mean", he asked. (allAfrica.com)
South Africa: Zuma Clarifies Position on Police's Licence to Shoot Nov 13, 2009
Cape Town President Jacob Zuma has reiterated that at no point in time did he give police officers the right to shoot suspects in situations other than those stipulated by law. "...at no point in my address to the Station Commissioners did I give police licence to shoot suspects in circumstances other than those provided for by law," Zuma said during his response to questions raised by political parties in the National Assembly on Thursday. (allAfrica.com)
Africa: Continent in the Global Carbon Trade Nov 13, 2009
Cape Town Carbon trading, as promoted by the Kyoto Protocol's Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), has become a key global strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions ... "Developing countries should not make the same mistakes as developed countries by creating high carbon economies first (that later need to reduce emissions)," Lex de Jonge, chair of the CDM Executive Board, which was put in place by and answers to the countries that have ratified the Kyoto Protocol, told delegates during the... (allAfrica.com)
South Africa: Deputy Minister Says Civilian Deaths Are 'Unavoidable' Nov 13, 2009
Cape Town An unapologetic Deputy Police Minister Fikile Mbalula has defended his and other ministers' statements of "shoot to kill" and said it was unavoidable that bystanders would be killed in the crossfire between police and criminals. Mbalula's comments yesterday come after controversial shootings in which a young woman and a three- year-old child were killed by police in recent weeks. (allAfrica.com)
Congo-Kinshasa: Govt Creates Safety Net by Diversifying Economy [analysis] Nov 12, 2009
com: Congo-Kinshasa: DRC - The New Platform for Growth in Africa (Page 1 of 1). DRC - The New Platform for Growth in Africa. (allAfrica.com)
AIDS crisis blamed on Mbeki Nov 12, 2009
That is obviously something that cannot but worry a person,'' the Health Minister, Aaron Motsoaledi, told reporters in Cape Town on Tuesday. He said that in 1997 the total number of deaths stood at about 300,000. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
South Africa: Government Urged to Play Greater Role in Fighting Monopolies Nov 11, 2009
Cape Town The Competition Commission has proposed that the government and development finance institutions take proactive measures to support the entrance of new players in monopolistic markets to create more competition. Such intervention would be in addition to litigation against anticompetitive behaviour, though this took a lot of time and was very costly, Parliament's economic development portfolio committee heard yesterday. (allAfrica.com)
South Africa: Government Wants Open Debate on Rand Nov 11, 2009
Cape Town Government would like to engage in an open debate with trade unions and private-sector economists on how to make the Rand more competitive, says Minister of Economic Development Ebrahim Patel. Patel said Cabinet had agreed that the country needed a more competitive exchange rate and pointed out that the problem was that while a strong rand brought down the cost of imports, it raised the price of exports. (allAfrica.com)
Istanbul to bid for 2020 Olympics Nov 11, 2009
South African cities Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban are potential candidates. Egypt and Nigeria could also consider bidding. (MSNBC -- Sports)
South Africa: Skewed Land Ownership Will Lead to Calamity -- Nkwinti Nov 11, 2009
Cape Town The government was "obsessed" with achieving the redistribution of 30% of agricultural land from white to black hands because failure to address skewed land ownership patterns would result in polarisation and calamity, Rural Development and Land Reform Minister Gugile Nkwinti said yesterday. His statement comes at a time when the government is reviewing the deadline of 30% redistribution by 2014, in light of reduced funding arising from the global economic crisis and the domestic... (allAfrica.com)
Bafana need a fit Benni Nov 11, 2009
BS: "I believe that players like Franklin Cale, Erwin Isaacs, Nazeer Allie and Sameeg Doutie should have been included in the squad. Let me explain why, before I'm accused of favouring Cape Town players. I do think that the current Bafana squad has too similar players, hence they are not doing well; you need little bit of direct football players in order to achieve results and the players I mentioned can give you that option.". KN: Boebie, thanks for your time and good luck with Santos. (iAfrica.com)
Duminy secures big win Nov 11, 2009
Duminy, a 25-year-old left-hand batsman from Cape Town came in at number four and tormented the visiting attack to finish unbeaten on 111 after facing 87 balls in 126 minutes. His record score included nine fours and two sixes in a virtual chance-less stand as South Africa bettered the 295 runs scored against their northern neighbours in Benoni. (iAfrica.com)
Banned, but flying to CT Nov 11, 2009
Angola's national carrier, banned from flying within the EU, has begun direct flights to Cape Town and plans a new service to Havana, state media said Tuesday. "From December TAAG will start direct flights to Havana, capital of Cuba," national radio said, adding that the Cape Town route was already operating ... "We are optimistic that we will be sending full flights from Luanda to Cape Town and have full flights from Cape Town to Luanda," TAAG spokesman Rui Carreira said. (iAfrica.com)
South Africa axe late arrival Khenyeza Nov 11, 2009
Golden Arrows striker Richard Henyekane will replace Khenyeza while Ajax Cape Town defender-cum-midfielder Lance David comes in for injured Sundowns fullback Siboniso Gaxa. The rest of the 24-man squad arrived fit, including Blackburn striker Benni McCarthy, who was ignored for the Confederations Cup after shunning friendlies against Norway and Portugal two months before. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
AVA - New Exhibition Reminder Nov 10, 2009
Association for Visual Arts Gallery 35 Church Street, Cape Town, South Africa Gallery hours: Weekdays 10h00 to 17h00, Saturdays 10h00 to 13h00 Phone: +27-21 424-7436, Fax: +27-21 423-2637, avaart@iafrica. com www. (AbsoluteArts.com)
Africa: 'Africans Should Become Their Own Philanthropists' Nov 7, 2009
Cape Town Africans "should dare to imagine an African world not defined by the World Bank or the International Monetary Fund but one that comes out of Africa". This is necessary for Africans to grow out of dependence and become the agents of their own development. (allAfrica.com)
South Africa: Hlophe's Son to Face Music Over Fraud Claims Nov 7, 2009
Cape Town The son of Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe is to answer in court next year to charges that he defrauded people and businesses of more than R500 000 over two years. Thuthuka Hlophe, 26, appeared briefly in the Bellville Commercial Crimes Court yesterday where a plea proposal was due to be heard. (allAfrica.com)
South Africa: Govt Scraps Deal for Airbus Military Aircraft Nov 6, 2009
Cape Town The government has withdrawn from its contract with Airbus to buy eight strategic airlift military aircraft, and hopes that the R2,9bn already spent on the acquisition of the planes can be recovered, as Airbus missed critical production deadlines. The price tag for the aircraft had ballooned from the original R17bn to a staggering R47bn, it was revealed last month. (allAfrica.com)
South Africa: GM Potato Gets Roasting Nov 6, 2009
Cape Town South Africa's Agricultural Research Council has appealed against the government's decision to reject a genetically modified (GM) potato it was hoping to release to farmers ... At a meeting held in Cape Town last week (29 October) to discuss the ban, Gurling Bothma, a scientist at the ARC-Roodeplaat Vegetable and Ornamental Plant Institute, described the government's decision as frustrating. (allAfrica.com)
'Robin Hood' thief who handed out stolen money baffles SA police Nov 6, 2009
He took expensive jewellery and 50,000 rand ($6,320; 3,870) from a safe and a firearm from a house in an affluent Cape Town neighbourhood, police say. As the man was about to make his escape he asked staff members if they needed money, and left behind 10,000 rand. (BBC News -- Africa)
South Africa: Free Shaik 'Damaged Parole Credibility' Nov 5, 2009
Cape Town The credibility of the parole system has been damaged by the release of President Jacob Zuma 's former financial adviser, Schabir Shaik, on medical parole, the head of the Council for Corrections, Judge Siraj Desai, said yesterday. Medical parole is legally applicable only to terminally ill prisoners but since his release this year, Shaik has been seen driving around Durban, celebrating in a restaurant and reportedly playing golf. (allAfrica.com)
South Africa: Activist Bemoans Country's 'Moral Decay' Nov 5, 2009
Speaking at the annual Helen Suzman lecture in Cape Town this week Ramphele urged South African youth to engage in peaceful protest against the moral decay of society "as loud as we did (under apartheid) -- even against laws that could have you shot". "We've had shocking statements made in our public sphere. What kind of ethics allows young people to say Kader Asmal should just lie down and die? In the Free State a young man said (University of Free State Rector Professor) Jonathan Jansen should... (allAfrica.com)
Golf - it's not over yet Nov 5, 2009
" Victory lap The entire "victory lap" can be followed at and on Goodbye Citi's Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and YouTube pages - where the public can also post their messages. The tour is being filmed to create a farewell television commercial for Citi. Ogilvy Cape Town executive creative director Chris Gotz says the car has "become a friend to the South African people". "The Citi brand means so many things to so many different people. Thousands drove it as their first car. (iAfrica.com)
Kelly Clarkson to tour SA Nov 5, 2009
Locally, the tour starts on Friday 12 March at the Coca-Cola Dome in Johannesburg, before moving into the ICC Durban Arena on Sunday 14 March and finally Cape Town at the Grand Arena, GrandWest on Wednesday 17 March 2010. The international tour kicks off in Dublin, Ireland on 5 February and continues through April, covering 26 markets in the United Kingdom, Belgium, Germany, Holland, Switzerland, Denmark, South Africa, New Zealand, and Australia. (iAfrica.com)
South Africa: Aids Programme May Be Reducing Deaths Nov 5, 2009
Cape Town The government's AIDS treatment programme may have begun to put the brakes on SA's rising death rate, a senior official of the Department of Health told Parliament yesterday. Referring to figures released earlier this week by Statistics SA showing a slight drop in the number of deaths recorded by the Department of Home Affairs in 2006 and 2007, the deputy director-general for strategic health programmes, Yogan Pillay, said: "It might be a data problem or it might be good news. We hope... (allAfrica.com)
Honeymoon ideas for adventurous newlyweds Nov 5, 2009
Heiderstadt says, In two weeks in South Africa and nearby Botswana and Zambia, you can not only have an amazing five-star safari experience, but enjoy the cosmopolitan hotels and restaurants of scenic Cape Town, tour the fabulous wines of the nearby wine regions in Franschhoek and Stellenbosch, go cage diving with great white sharks, be pampered at spas in luxurious coastal resorts and even bungee-jump high above the Zambezi River right near world-famous Victoria Falls. . (MSNBC -- Travel)
3Man Accidentally Pulls Eject Lever While Flying in Jet» Nov 5, 2009
Air Force officers quickly deployed a helicopter to retrieve the passenger after his fall 80 miles south of Cape Town, South Africa. The pilot of the craft, Captain Gerhard Lourens, is a long-time member of the Silver Falcons air force air display team, according to The Daily Mail. (Fox News)
