Lions aiming to square Springboks series Jun 26, 2009
The Springboks won the first Test in Durban 26-21, a raft of late replacements disrupting the home side's rhythm and allowing the Lions, who had squandered several try-scoring opportunities, in for two late converted tries ... " Lions head coach Ian McGeechan has made five changes to the starting line-up that takes to the field in what is arguably one of the toughest grounds to play at because it is at altitude and offers a fervent home support base. Welsh tighthead prop Adam Jones and hooker... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
> All hail The Beast Jun 25, 2009
com Contributing Editor and graduate of the Watershed College of Academic Excellence and Ramp Modelling, Dan Nicholl, speaks exclusively to Zimbabwean government spokesman for sport Comrade Thirdman Banda about the success of Tendai Beast Mtawarira, who single-handedly destroyed the British and Irish Lions pack in Durban on Saturday ... At first it was disappointing that he was playing rugby in Durban the dream of any Zimbabwean parent is to see their son move to Hillbrow, work as a car... (iAfrica.com)
Lions ready for Loftus Jun 25, 2009
The South Africans won the first Test 26-21 in Durban, but the Lions showed strongly in the second-half, scoring two converted tries in the final quarter after a raft of replacements unsettled the home side. Edwards on Wednesday likened Loftus as "the hardest place to play rugby in the whole world" because of the altitude and its cauldron-like atmosphere. (iAfrica.com)
Hawaiian contenders ready to meet Mr. Price in ASP South Africa Jun 25, 2009
Former ASP World Tour campaigner and current ASP WQS No. 8 Travis Logie (Durban) is the highest rated South African in the men s event. Australia, traditionally one of the most dominant nations at this event, holds down the second highest number of entries with a total of 40 surfers, 27 men and 13 women. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Live Nation Expands Global Concert Platform Through Strategic Alliance in South Africa Jun 25, 2009
"Attie van Wyk commented on the announcement: "No other company in the world has both the global platform and touring expertise of Live Nation and we are extremely proud and excited to be joining the team. With the FIFA 2010 Soccer World Cup around the corner, South Africa is set to benefit from vast numbers of tourists, strong consumer demand and added investment in local infrastructure, all of which we expect to benefit our business as we continue to bring even more global superstars to our... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
* Emerging Boks pinch last-gasp draw Jun 25, 2009
In a match littered with knock-ons and dominated by kicking, often of poor quality, the Lions must have thought they had wrapped up a good confidence-booster after the 26-21 first Test loss in Durban and ahead of the second Test in Pretoria on Saturday. Replacement James Hook hit a penalty with two minutes to play to stretch the visitors lead to 13-6, but the Boks came firing back, working the ball right to winger Danwel Demas who scooted in untroubled at the corner. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
New airline for Durban Jun 25, 2009
Article By: Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:28 Dubai-based airline Emirates has announced it will open a new route to Durban from 1 October, bringing its total to 35 flights per week from South Africa. Tourism KwaZulu-Natal is elated that Emirates will be launching direct flights to our beautiful province, which will now be opened to the world making inbound and outbound travel far easier and cost effective," said Ndabo Khoza, Chief Executive Officer of Tourism KwaZulu-Natal. "With the introduction of... (iAfrica.com)
Burger returns for Boks Jun 24, 2009
The inclusion of Burger is the only change from the Durban starting XV and there are two among the replacements with Brussow and hooker Chiliboy Ralepelle taking the places of prop Gurthro Steenkamp and scrum-half Ricky Januarie. Dropping Januarie means the Boks will have only two backs on the bench, fly-half Morne Steyn and centre Jaque Fourie, with starting fly-half Ruan Pienaar providing scrum-half cover. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
> Lions blame SA Rugby Jun 24, 2009
And despite the distorted figure of 49,055 - put out by SA Rugby and the 'official ticketing agency' - it was obvious to even the most casual observer that the first Test in Durban last Saturday was not close to a sell-out. The large empty chunks of stadium seating made it obvious that at a push there were 45,000 spectators in attendance. (iAfrica.com)
> Div does it again Jun 24, 2009
In the immediate aftermath of the Test in Durban De Villiers said he may have erred with the rash of replacements. Now he feels he waited too long.. (iAfrica.com)
Certainly a match for fans to remember Jun 23, 2009
Brazil fan Gareth Manuel from the coastal city of Durban who travelled to Pretoria to see the likes of former AC Milan-turned Real Madrid star Kaka, who he has only ever seen on television. The 22-year-old student, who said it was magical to watch the South Americans run onto the pitch, felt no qualms about the Italy-Brazil clash being his only Confed Cup ticket instead of supporting local team Bafana Bafana. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Visitors will give us a taste of the Lions Jun 23, 2009
On Saturday there were 20,000 of them, resplendent in red, the best supporters in world sport, packed into the ABSA Stadium in Durban to watch the absorbing first Test of the series against the Springboks. Before the Test, there had been stories in the British media that unless the Lions performed well in the series the credibility of the brand, which goes back to a Home Unions tour of South Africa in 1910, would be under threat. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Young Boks take on Lions Jun 23, 2009
Rob Peters questions the thinking within Springbok management after the Durban Test ... " Muir also felt the Southern Kings, with their physical approach last week, gave a few pointers on how to tackle the Lions. "The Kings really got stuck in and we'll take that area of the game into our preparation," the Emerging Boks coach said. Muir, who is backline coach for the senior side, said his charges were capable of overcoming a lack of preparation - having had just three days in Durban with the Bok... (iAfrica.com)
Last-chance saloon for Williams Jun 23, 2009
Williams admitted that he had shared a word with star Springbok winger Bryan Habana after Saturday's game in Durban. "I told Bryan how gutted I was not to have been playing against him and that I'd hopefully see him next weekend.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Sonjica's talk is greener after ministerial rebirth Jun 23, 2009
Jones, speaking at a breakfast hosted by the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry and UK Trade and Investment last week, said the skills needed were those that would equip people to handle globalisation and, in particular, the impact of Chinese and Indian growth. Our problems do not begin and end at literacy and skills. (Business Report, South Africa)
Steyn - Jury is still out Jun 22, 2009
BJ Botha previews the first Test between the Springboks and the Bs in Durban ... Francois Steyn is still not convinced he is a 'born-and-bred' fullback, even though Springbok coach Peter de Villiers lauded him for the quality of his performance in South Africa's 26-21 win over the British and Irish Lions in Durban on Saturday. (iAfrica.com)
* Boks survive stirring Lions rally Jun 22, 2009
FIRST TEST THRILLER:: After being 26-7 behind just after halftime, the tourists fought back to within five points with five minutes to go, but South Africa held firm REUTERS , DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA Monday, Jun 22, 2009, Page 18. Jamie Roberts of the British and Irish Lions, left, jumps for the ball with South Africas Jean de Villiers during the first Test in Durban, South Africa, on Saturday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
South Africa: Bafana Head for Confeds Cup Semis Jun 22, 2009
And the Springboks turned the tears of 1997 into cheers in 2009 with a tough 26-21 win over the British and Irish Lions at the Absa Stadium in Durban. Despite Bafana's loss at the Free State stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africans can be proud of the team's performance, as they gave as good as they got, holding the Spanish to a scoreless draw at half-time. (allAfrica.com)
SYSTIME Opens South Africa Offices to Support Growing Demand in Africa Jun 22, 2009
" said Dale Kaplan SYSTIME provides end-to-end JD Edwards services that include offshoring, business intelligence solutions and providing solutions based on Oracle's Edge products (Agile and Demantra). SYSTIME will expand its services portfolio, depending on future market conditions. SYSTIME is sponsor of the South African Oracle User Group Conference in Durban, providing new, exciting and cost effective options to the current JD Edwards existing install base customers. For more information,... (PR Newswire)
Boks to 'maul' Lions again Jun 22, 2009
BJ Botha previews the first Test between the Springboks and the Bs in Durban ... Speaking in the wake of South Africa's 26-21 first Test win in Durban at the weekend, Matfield admitted that the maul is a key element in the Bok attack ... " Matfield felt that while the maul will again play a big part, both teams will take a more expansive approach into the last two Tests of the series. "It is different playing in Durban," he said of the opening international. "Once we go up to the Highveld we can... (iAfrica.com)
'Lions must box clever' Jun 22, 2009
BJ Botha previews the first Test between the Springboks and the Bs in Durban ... Speaking after his team's 21-26 loss to the Springboks in the opening match of the three-Test series in Durban at the weekend, Jones said the Lions must avoid getting into an arm wrestle with the imposing Bok pack. (iAfrica.com)
> SA reach Confed semis Jun 21, 2009
BJ Botha previews the first Test between the Springboks and the Bs in Durban. Britain's tabloids will once again be dusting off the Wimbledon 'gruntometers' next week. (iAfrica.com)
Beast laid the Springbok platform Jun 21, 2009
BJ Botha previews the first Test between the Springboks and the Bs in Durban ... "Tendai, he played a really big role today," Smit told a media gathering in Durban. (iAfrica.com)
Durban's iconic Royal Hotel to get R50m lease on life Jun 21, 2009
The 160-year-old hotel with a colonial legacy is situated in Durban city centre ... Durban Hotels Limited bought the Royal Hotel from Old Mutual Properties last year ... Russell Stevens, the executive chairman of Three Cities, is one of the shareholders of Durban Hotels Limited. (Business Report, South Africa)
Brit press hails Lions' late roar in SAfrica rugby Test Jun 21, 2009
The Springboks produced a crushing forward display to cement their victory in the first of the three-match series at the Absa Stadium in Durban on Saturday ... "But the Lions would trade the whole lot in for the one thing this dramatic afternoon in Durban did not bring -- a victory." ... "The last 20 minutes proved the team have the mental courage, the skill and tempo to win; that if they start as they finished in Durban, they will prevail in Pretoria.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
> Lions make Boks sweat Jun 21, 2009
BJ Botha previews the first Test between the Springboks and the Bs in Durban ... South Africa were made to hold on in the face of a late British and Irish Lions comeback, but the Springboks got the three-Test series off to the perfect start with a 26-21 win in Durban on Saturday. (iAfrica.com)
Clandestine Drug Labs: Removing Tox... Jun 20, 2009
Companies like in Durban, South Africa do drug lab clean up and remediation as part of a range of spill cleanup, environmental and remediation services. Evaluation of Drug Lab Site. (Suite101.com)
English flanker Croft named in Lions side Jun 20, 2009
(CNN) -- The British and Irish Lions will face world champions South Africa in Saturday's opening rugby Test -- and they enter the Durban clash full of confidence after winning all their six tour games so far. Tom Croft has won a place in the Lions starting line-up after impressing during the tour so far. (CNN -- International)
* Lions eye Springbok scalp after winning six straight Jun 20, 2009
AFP , DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA Saturday, Jun 20, 2009, Page 18. The British and Irish Lions are seeking to continue their winning touring ways and notch up a crucial victory over South Africa in the first of a three-Test match series in Durban, South Africa, today. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
> Smith: We didn't choke Jun 20, 2009
BJ Botha previews the first Test between the Springboks and the Bs in Durban ... BJ Botha previews the first Test between the Springboks and the Bs in Durban. (iAfrica.com)
South Africa: First Promising TB Drug in Decades, Say Researchers Jun 20, 2009
"This is an exciting new development and the first new TB drug in over forty years," says Alexander Pym, one of the researchers and a chief specialist scientist at the South African Medical Research Council's Clinical and Biomedical TB Research Unit based in Durban, South Africa. The researchers gave the drug to 20 patients in addition to standard therapy for MDR-TB for eight weeks. (allAfrica.com)
South Africa: Bafana Bafana Stage a Comeback Jun 19, 2009
In the meantime, his club, Thanda Royal Zulu (formerly Benoni Premier United until it was bought, renamed and moved to Durban) will bask in his goal-scoring glories. And the "new McCarthy" is fancied to find the back of the net again in this tournament, where South Africa will wish to take their chances until the end. (allAfrica.com)
South Africa v British & Irish Lions Jun 19, 2009
The British and Irish Lions are seeking to continue their winning touring ways and notch up a crucial victory over South Africa in the first of a three-Test match series in Durban on Saturday. The Lions, comprising the cream of the four 'home nations' of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, arrived in South Africa as underdogs in their bid to win the first series in 12 years against the world champions. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
SA's unemployed workers don't have skills to fill gap Jun 18, 2009
Durban's moving market. An illuminating piece of Durban's history was stumbled upon while digging around the internet ... This nugget of information was found on the South African History website and was researched in partnership with the Durban University of Technology. (Business Report, South Africa)
* Lions defeat Southern Kings 20-8 Jun 18, 2009
AP AND AFP , PORT ELIZABETH AND DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA Thursday, Jun 18, 2009, Page 18 ... They will go into the first test against South Africa on Saturday in Durban with an unbeaten tour record for the first time since the 1989 tour of Australia, five tours ago. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Lions' scrum is illegal: Boks Jun 18, 2009
SOUTH AFRICA have landed the first significant psychological blow in the build-up to the first Test against the British and Irish Lions in Durban by claiming that the tourists' scrummaging technique is illegal. The Springboks' assistant coach, Dick Muir, has confirmed that he and Peter de Villiers, the head coach, will raise the matter with New Zealand referee Bryce Lawrence, who will officiate at the Asba Stadium on Saturday, during a joint meeting with the Lions coaching team. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
> Brssow starts for Boks Jun 17, 2009
The Test will be the fourth between the Springboks and the Lions to be played in Durban ... Date: Saturday June 21 Time: 15:00 (13:00 GMT) Venue: Absa Stadium, Durban Referee: Bryce Lawrence (New Zealand) Assistant referees: Stuart Dickinson, Vinny Munro (New Zealand) TMO: Christophe Berdos (France). (iAfrica.com)
Durban market clash raises a historic echo Jun 17, 2009
The conflict over plans to build a 20 000m2 shopping centre and taxi rank at the site of the Early Morning Market, on the fringes of the Durban city centre, echoes a struggle that began in the late 1800s. At that time, Indian traders in Durban were trying to secure marketplaces for their fresh produce and other goods ... Now the Durban High Court has ruled that traders can continue operating from the site until Friday. (Business Report, South Africa)
South Africa: Overburdened KZN Hospital Suspends ARV Programme Jun 17, 2009
Luckily for Ndlovu, a relative arranged for him to get ARVs at RK Khan Hospital in Durban. By this stage, his CD4 count was 114 (those with CD4 counts of 200 and under are eligible for ARVs). (allAfrica.com)
Injuries worry Lions Jun 17, 2009
McGeechan and his fellow tour selectors will get together on Wednesday to start discussing the team to tackle the Springboks in the opening Test in Durban on Saturday. The wily Lions mentor insists that all players are still in the running, but most pundits feel the team largely selects itself. (iAfrica.com)
* Brussow to make first start for Springboks Jun 17, 2009
REUTERS , DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA Wednesday, Jun 17, 2009, Page 20. Openside flanker Heinrich Brussow will make his first start for South Africa in Saturdays first Test against the British and Irish Lions in Durban ... Smit said the Durban Test would set the tone for the rest of the three-match series. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Lions warm-up for Test with sixth win Jun 17, 2009
McGeechan's focus now turns to the Test in Durban ... Solomons, the former Ulster and Northampton coach, believes the Lions must beat South Africa in Durban on Saturday -- or struggle to stay in the three-match Test series. (CNN -- International)
Hughes ready for Ashes Jun 16, 2009
Hughes became the youngest player in Test history to get two centuries in a match when he scored 115 and 160 against South Africa in Durban in March. NSW teammate Stuart Clark also left on Monday to join the four other members of the Australian pace attack, who are already part of the unsuccessful Twenty20 World Cup campaign in England. (iAfrica.com)
PARTING SHOTS: Final thoughts about the historic French Open Jun 16, 2009
This has nothing to do with the French Open, but , thanks to Zolbol of Durban, South Africa. Anyone else get a kick out of seeing Ion Tiriac sitting directly behind the baseline, the best seat in the house. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Brssow gets Bok call Jun 16, 2009
Cheetahs flank Heinrich Brssow has joined the Springbok squad ahead of Saturday's opening test in the Castle South Africa 2009 Lions Series at the Absa Stadium, Durban. Brssows call-up came amidst doubts over the participation of Bok stalwart Schalk Burger, who is troubled by a calf injury. (iAfrica.com)
'Midweek Lions' remain hopeful of Test berth Jun 16, 2009
The fact that for the first and only time on the trip the party splits, with the front-runners for the Test side heading straight to Durban, means that McGeechan has to offer solace as well as hope. There is no scepticism in Shaw's mind. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Confed Cup giving South Africans a taste of WCup Jun 16, 2009
"The wind blowing through here is for 2010 - there is a lot of optimism. You can feel the change,'' said the 37-year-old Tshoagong, who was wearing a Barcelona hat even though his biggest idol is Real Madrid playmaker Kaka.Even in Durban, a World Cup venue where no Confederations Cup matches are being played, fans are beginning to show their excitement."Every time I drive past that magnificent stadium going up alongside Kings Park I keep thinking I wish the World Cup were coming next week,''... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Bok coach De Villiers is 'spot on' Jun 16, 2009
The Bs, unbeaten through the first five games on their South African safari, tackle the Boks in Durban on Saturday - before the series moves to the Highveld where the two teams will go head-to-head in Pretoria and Johannesburg on successive Saturday ... He said the Boks are hard at work at their base in Durban, venue for the first Test - on Saturday, June 20. (iAfrica.com)
Another cent added to fuel price hike Jun 2, 2009
"The National Energy Regulator of SA on April 30, 2009 announced an average tariff reduction of 10.38 percent in the transport cost of petroleum transported by pipeline from Durban to the C-Zones," the statement said. These decreases would differ depending on the zone, the statement added. (Business Report, South Africa)
South Africa: Business as Usual for Local GM Unit Jun 2, 2009
"With all the publicity surrounding GM in North America, I have had less than five customers over the past few months raise the point with me," said Dave Emond, the dealer principal at a GMSA dealer in Durban. These concerned customers, he said, inquired about what GM's bankruptcy meant for GM cars in SA. He had told customers that GM had an enormous global footprint and most of its global operations such as GMSA remained profitable. (allAfrica.com)
South Africa: Petrol Rises Even More After Error Jun 2, 2009
On Friday, the department also announced that the transportation costs of petroleum products transported by pipeline from Durban to inland areas would decrease by between 0,5c/l and 1,4c/l. This followed last month's decision by the National Energy Regulator of SA to decrease the average pipeline tariff 10,38. (allAfrica.com)
* ODriscoll sanguine about Lions win Jun 1, 2009
The tour continues with a match against the Golden Lions in Johannesburg on Wednesday and there are a further four fixtures before the British and Irish Lions play the first of three Tests against world champions South Africa in Durban on June 20. This story has been viewed 195 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
South Africa: Motorists Fork Out to Move Petrol By Road Jun 1, 2009
Transnet's pipeline from Durban to Gauteng - which petroleum companies with refineries in the coast use to transport petroleum products - is running at full capacity ... Transnet is building a R12,7bn pipeline from Durban to Gauteng. (allAfrica.com)
The Curry Cup Jun 1, 2009
Tasked with finding winning flavours, Kim Maxwell, Andrea Burgener and Tracy Gielink went on the curry trail in Cape Town, Joburg and Durban ... How do the curries to be found in Durban, Cape Town and Jo'burg compare ... Durban and Johannesburg's Indian communities share common ground with the lighter cooking styles of southern India and parts of Pakistan. (iAfrica.com)
South Africa: Police Shoot Dozens of Whales May 31, 2009
Carol Brown, formerly with the Durban dolphinarium, said Cape Town was clearly not geared for a mass stranding. "There should have been rubber ducks and whale stretchers.". (allAfrica.com)
'Having healthy staff translates into healthy business' May 31, 2009
Philip said the company ran a clinic in Standard Bank's head office, in Johannesburg, and two others in Durban and Cape Town. The clinics do vaccinations for yellow fever, malaria and cholera as well as undertake education on overseas travel. (Business Report, South Africa)
Fighting TB in South Africa May 30, 2009
This reduces the patients transport costs and means they don't have to spend a long time in a hospital ward in the nearest city, Durban. The nursing staff train the patient's family members in infection control. (BBC News -- Africa)
I'll try to do my best: Yuvraj May 30, 2009
"I'll try do my best for my country. I do feel the weight of fans' expectations, specially after that performance in Durban (against England)," Yuvraj told TOI on Friday, hours before the Indian team's departure for England. Not just himself, Yuvraj also has confidence in the ability of his team members too. (India Times, India)
SA doctors march for better pay May 30, 2009
The South African Medical Association, which organised the marches in the capital, Pretoria, the port city of Durban and Bisho in the Eastern Cape, says doctors are overworked and underpaid, sometimes working up to 36 hours without a break. We cannot take it anymore. (BBC News -- Africa)
U.S. top nation in ticket sales for '10 World Cup May 30, 2009
Airports have been upgraded in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban ... Sunil Gulati, the Indian-born president of the U.S. Soccer Federation, recalled talking about it with U.S. coach Bob Bradley on a beach in Durban when they attended the World Cup qualifying draw two years ago. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
South Africa: Seacom on Track for Its Switch-On May 29, 2009
The cable has been brought ashore at Mtunzini near Durban as the 600m project stays on schedule. Tests under way will ensure all the connections in the 17000km cable are fully operational and optimum traffic flow is achieved before its commercial launch on June 27. (allAfrica.com)
* Earls and Roberts to form fresh pairing for Lions May 29, 2009
Paul OConnell will captain the side for the match in Phokeng, the first of six warm-up matches before the first test against South Africa in Durban on June 20. I think it is a good mix of experience and youth. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
* World News Quick Take May 29, 2009
A 23-year-old clerk has been fired for calling his boss a serial masturbator on his Facebook page, the Durban Times reported on Wednesday. The disparaging comment by the clerk was carried back to his boss at the clothing factory near Durban by a coworker, the paper said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
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James Blake's poortactics cost him at French Open - Jon Wertheim - SI.com. Posted: Thursday May 28, 2009 2:19PM; Updated: Thursday May 28, 2009 2:28PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
De Villiers gets first verbal barb in on Lions May 28, 2009
The Springboks named a strong line-up for their match on Friday evening against a Namibia XV in Windhoek, their only warm-up before the first test in Durban on June 20. There are only three new caps, deputising for the clutch of players on duty with the Blue Bulls in the Super 14 final against Waikato Chiefs on Saturday evening. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
