African leadership prize withheld Oct 20, 2009
Simon Allison, Durban, South Africa. It's really sad that people like Mr. Mo Ibrahim are not encouraged by recent developments in many African states. (BBC News -- Africa)
Photographer found dead Oct 20, 2009
He studied at the University of Natal in Durban before joining the photographic department of the Cape Times in 1996, where he won a Fuji Press Award. Stead also worked as a stills photographer for various international television and feature films, and was deeply involved in training young photographers. (iAfrica.com)
› Another 5-star Nathi bill Oct 19, 2009
Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa has racked up another five-star hotel bill, this time worth over R570000 in Durban, the Sunday Independent reported. Between 19 December and 25 April, Mthethwa was intermittently booked into the luxurious Hilton Hotel along with members of his VIP Protection Unit at a cost of R578499. (iAfrica.com)
'Mom told me to lie' Oct 17, 2009
Article By: Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:59 A 14-year-old Durban girl has claimed her father who is serving three life sentences for raping her is innocent ... He gave the example of the case of a man from Stanger outside Durban who had been released on R50 bail after his niece confessed she had lied that she had been raped by him. (iAfrica.com)
Three Cities Submit Bids To Host 2018 Winter Olympics Oct 17, 2009
An IOC evaluation commission will visit each city and a report will be delivered to the full IOC membership, which will then elect the host city on July 6, 2011 in Durban, South Africa. Munich hosted the 1972 Summer Olympics, which was heralded for Mark Spitz's incredible swimming triumphs but also included the tragic Israeli hostage crisis. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Shame on you for missing the games Oct 17, 2009
The bandwagon for their World Cup next year in South Africa hasn't really started to roll, yet, and there is still plenty of time to take cheap shots like the one above, and still scramble aboard in time to make it on to The Footy Show in Durban. Sydney FC. On top of the A-League and even better after beating Melbourne 3-0. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Hijacker kills hijacker Oct 17, 2009
A hijacker was accidentally shot dead by his accomplice in Durban on Friday evening, Netcare 911 said. It was initially reported that the victim was a bystander. (iAfrica.com)
Africa: Leaders Cannot Close Their Ears Oct 16, 2009
Marches and other events took place around the country, including in Durban, Cape Town, and Bloemfontein. In Zimbabwe, IPS reporter Ephraim Nsingo said that the main campaign event on Oct. 17, a gathering in Chitungwiza, near the capital Harare, was postponed when organisers apparently left it too late to apply for police clearance. (allAfrica.com)
World Cup Travel GuidePlan on joining the U.S. in South Africa next summer? Grant Wahl has a must-read filled with tips. Oct 16, 2009
If you're based in Jo'burg, games in Durban, Port Elizabeth and Cape Town will require flights (unless you really like driving). If you're planning a trip to the World Cup, there are three officially licensed World Cup tour operators in the U.S.: , and. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
A World, Frozen, Half A Planet Away Oct 16, 2009
Most likely Durban, South Africa, his home city ... He'd gotten to Durban in May ... "She didn't work but she found a way to have food and room for all of us. My mom was my biggest role model in the world."My mom was my dad and my mom at the same time," Gumede said.By the time Two-Boys was 12, Thiandi had started to get used to his being out of the house. He'd played on traveling teams for years - membership that Thiandi had always paid for. But at 12, he moved from Durban to Johannesburg, the... (Uabsports.com)
Soccer World Cup 2010 News Update 1... Oct 15, 2009
New airport in Durban ... The new international airport for South Africa, La Mercy in Durban, will open in March 2010, well in time for World Cup travellers ... Durban International airport will also continue to operate through 2010 to handle the expected surge in travellers due to the World Cup. (Suite101.com)
Unilever names worst fear: an L-shaped future Oct 15, 2009
Klintworth, who was speaking yesterday at the Durban Chemicals Cluster event, joked that in the middle of the month there were more Unilever merchandisers in stores than customers. Globally, a recovery is expected in the first half of next year. (Business Report, South Africa)
Cruise season hots up Oct 15, 2009
The MSC Sinfonia will sail out of Durban ... The nine-story MSC Sinfonia which can carry 2100 passengers docks in Durban for the first time on 13 November after a maiden southbound cruise from the Mediterranean and a one day stop-over in Cape Town ... Described as the finest floating hotel ever to visit South Africa, MSC Sinfonia opens the season with a two day cruise out of Durban on 14 November. (iAfrica.com)
Hijackers take girlfriend Oct 15, 2009
A man was in a serious condition in hospital following a hijacking incident in Umlazi township outside Durban, paramedics said on Thursday. Netcare 911 spokesperson Jeff Wicks said the man was shot in the chest by gunmen who hijacked him and his girlfriend in the township's S section on Wednesday night. (iAfrica.com)
South Africa: Ndebele Pays Tribute to SA Airlink Pilot Oct 15, 2009
The aircraft crashed into a school ground in Merebank shortly after take-off from the Durban International Airport on Heritage Day. Ndebele said today was a very sad day as friends and family pay their last respects to Captain Allister Freeman, 38. (allAfrica.com)
'Like a slave' Oct 14, 2009
Ms Sinama and her two-year-old son are now being cared for by the Palmerton Children's Care Centre, near Lusikisiki, 200km south of Durban. I knew that if I stayed I would get sick and die. (BBC News -- Africa)
Comair's hopes of owning airport dashed Oct 14, 2009
Government will not sell Durban International to Acsa rival October 14, 2009 ... Comair's hopes of owning the Durban International Airport were dashed yesterday by the government's announcement that it would not sell the airport to a competitor ... Monhla Hlahla, the chief executive at state-owned Acsa, said: "When we say closing Durban International we mean closing the aviation business." The land would be sold. (Business Report, South Africa)
31 hurt as bus hits truck Oct 14, 2009
Article By: Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:35 Thirty-one people were injured when their bus crashed into the back of a truck on Maydon Road in Umbilo near Durban on Tuesday evening, KwaZulu-Natal parpamedics said. Netcare 911 spokesperson Jeff Wicks said the bus was transporting construction workers when its brakes failed while it was going down a hill. (iAfrica.com)
Kaplan gets Cup final Oct 14, 2009
Marius Jonker, who comes from Richard's Bay at the top of Zululand will, referee the first seminal, the one between the Sharks and the Cheetahs in Durban while Mark Lawrence, who refereed the 2007 Currie Cup Final, will referee the semifinal at Newlands when the Blue Bulls play Western Province. For the second time Craig Joubert, who this year refereed two Bledisloe Cup matches will referee the First Division Final between the Pumas and South Western Districts. (iAfrica.com)
Kenya: Country Seeks Stronger Trade Ties With South Africa Oct 13, 2009
For instance, South Africa is already helping some of the local authorities in Kenya to improve their financial management through an exchange programme between the Durban Local Council and the Nairobi City Council. Two officials from Durban were in Nairobi recently where they met officials from the Ministry for Local Government and the Mayor of Nairobi ... The mayor is expected to visit Durban to learn on the financial management at the councils. (allAfrica.com)
Taxi overturns on N3 Oct 11, 2009
"It is believed that the taxi was heading to Pietermaritzburg after picking up commuters from Durban when the driver lost control of the taxi due to possible mechanical problems," said ER24 spokesman Derrick Banks. "Paramedics arrived on the scene to find the taxi laying on it's side and people were found lying all around the vehicle.". (iAfrica.com)
South Africa: Ruling ANC Aims to Win Back Western Cape Region Oct 7, 2009
To this, DA leader and Premier Helen Zille, in a brief telephonic interview, shot back that the ANC should look at the difference in crime statistics between Westville, in ANC-led Durban, and Kwamashu (300 murders) in ANC controlled KwaZulu Natal, which is now the 'murder capital' of South Africa, a position formerly held by Nyanga. But the ANC's ambition to unite voters behind the party is unlikely to succeed, said Head of Politics at the University of Cape Town Robert Schrire. (allAfrica.com)
Five's company? Oct 7, 2009
By Pumza Fihlani BBC News, Durban ... I met Mr Mbele and Smangele, at 23 the youngest Mrs Mbele, at a hotel in Durban - the pair were set to do a radio interview with a national radio station the next day. (BBC News -- Africa)
Travels don't worry Bulls Oct 6, 2009
With the top two positions on the standings already secured by the defending champion Sharks and Western Province, the Bulls - who will finish third or fourth - will have to travel to either Cape Town or Durban for the semifinals. However, those are venues where they have had success in the play-offs in the past and the men from Pretoria are not concerned that a road trip will be that much tougher. (iAfrica.com)
How India flip-flopped over caste and race at the UN Oct 4, 2009
India spared no effort to keep caste out of the resolution adopted at the 2001 Durban conference against racism ... - At the 2001 Durban conference against racism, former Supreme Court judge K Ramaswamy, himself a Dalit, dissented from the Indian government position in his speech as a member of India's Human Rights Commission ... - In 2002, just a year on from Durban, the CERD panel issued a "general recommendation" confirming its interpretation that descent included "discrimination based on... (India Times, India)
South Africa: Scientists Use Nanotech to 'Upgrade' TB Drugs Oct 3, 2009
Durban South African scientists have used nanotechnology to enhance the absorption of tuberculosis (TB) drugs in the body so that fewer, smaller doses are needed. Clinical trials for the antibiotic, Rifanano - a combination of the four main first-line TB drugs - are scheduled for 2012 and the drug should be available in government clinics in 2016, Hulda Swai, principal researcher in biomaterials research told SciDev. (allAfrica.com)
› Closing in on cartels Oct 3, 2009
The picturesque Assagay Hotel, between Pietermaritzburg and Durban, was perhaps an unlikely meeting place for KwaZulu Natal's milling and bread cartels ... For example, in some of the big infrastructure projects, the directors or project managers of construction company A will say to company B: "You bid for Cape Town or Durban and we will bid for Johannesburg", so they don't have to compete. (iAfrica.com)
FIFA says South African stadiums nearly finished Oct 1, 2009
In the coastal cities of Cape Town and Durban, stadiums are set against breathtaking views. At the stadium in Nelspruit, near a number of large wildlife reserves, the black and white seating resembles a zebra and the red struts of the stadium giraffes. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
A child uprising on education Sep 30, 2009
In August, the Daily News in Durban, South Africa, quoted weary first-grade teacher Linda Ntuli, who said her cacophony of 128 students is a nightmare. She said, These kids don t have desks or chairs, they don t have stationery, so they get bored easily and lose concentration. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Fans warned of fake World Cup tickets Sep 30, 2009
Moses Mabhida Stadium under construction in Durban, South Africa; one of 10 stadiums that will host World Cup. "Many unauthorized operators are exploiting ... unsuspecting fans across the world into purchasing illegitimate or unauthorized tickets and/or ticket-inclusive travel packages," soccer's global governing agency said in a statement. (CNN -- World)
South Africa: Initial Findings Point to Engine Failure in Plane Crash Sep 26, 2009
Pretoria Preliminary findings are indicating that it could have been engine failure that was responsible for Thursday's SA Airlink plane crash in Merebank, south of Durban. According to initial reports, the SA Airlink Jetstream 41 Turboprop aircraft, which had twin engines, broke in two after crashing into a school ground in Merebank, shortly after take-off from the Durban International Airport around 8am on Thursday morning ... "We can confirm that investigators have completed their preliminary... (allAfrica.com)
Football glory Sep 26, 2009
Instead, he hopes to travel with his team-mates to the city of Durban in March 2010 to take part in the street children's version of the tournament. Like many thousands of young children in Managua, Victor's family is too poor to support him, and at 13, he has lived on the streets off and on for years. (BBC News -- Americas)
South Africa: Scientists and Healers Team Up to Test Aids Remedy Sep 25, 2009
Durban Scientists in South Africa are investigating a traditional healer's claims to have created a cure for AIDS from a concoction of four plants ... Mumba said: "We are not disclosing the name of the plant because of intellectual property issues. It's at a very exciting stage and a [human] clinical trial will be the next phase." He was speaking at last week's 6th annual Bio2Biz Conference in Durban (20-23 September). (allAfrica.com)
FIFA World Cup - South Africa 2010 Sep 25, 2009
The newly built Durban Stadium in Natal will hold 70,000 people and host one of the semi finals of the tournament. Specifically designed as a multi-purpose venue, the stadium is home to a cable car which ascends to a viewing platform at the top of the expansive 350m arch, a staggering 106m above the pitch. (Suite101.com)
Rock of Randwick must tour: Turinui Sep 25, 2009
Randwick player Mackay, one of Turinui and Hoiles's best friends, died in April after being struck by a vehicle in Durban during the Brumbies' Super 14 tour to South Africa. His death not only pained his family, the Coogee community and old school Waverley College, but the whole of Australian rugby, especially at Randwick, the Brumbies and Australian Sevens program. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Rogue waves: Monsters of the deep Sep 24, 2009
ON JULY 26th 1909 the SS Waratah, en route to London from Melbourne, left Durban with 211 passengers and crew. She was due in Cape Town three days later but never arrived. (The Economist)
US embassy, offices in South Africa remain closed after terror threat Sep 24, 2009
Johannesburg, South Africa - The US embassy in Tshwane (Pretoria) and US consulates in Cape Town, Durban, and Johannesburg remained closed Wednesday, following information that US officials say indicated a specific terror threat against US government targets in South Africa. The US diplomatic shutdown began Tuesday and comes at a time when terrorist organizations have largely shifted their strategy from so-called "hard targets," such as highly protected facilities like embassies, airports, and... (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Zuma addresses the UN Sep 24, 2009
We call for the full and effective implementation of the outcomes of World Conference Against Racism and the subsequent Durban Review Conference. It is of concern that at the close of the first decade of the 21st century there are still nations that find their lands occupied and their people oppressed. (iAfrica.com)
'No need to feel unsafe' Sep 24, 2009
The US embassy in Pretoria, consulates in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, as well as aid and development offices have been closed since Tuesday after the US state department said it had received a "credible" threat against the embassy. Maseko said the Cabinet was not aware if the threat was real or not. (iAfrica.com)
U.S. Embassy in South Africa Ordered Closed Sep 23, 2009
The closure affected the embassy in Pretoria, consulates in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, and aid and development offices. Hudson-Dean initially said the facilities would be open Wednesday, but later said officials had decided to remain closed "because of this information, this same information.". (Fox News)
Health news: A cure for Aids? Sep 23, 2009
The research was described at the Sixth annual Bio2Biz Conference in Durban on Monday. About 700 scientists from across the continent are attending the event, which aims to build partnerships between biotechnologists and the business community. (iAfrica.com)
US embassy stays shut Sep 23, 2009
In addition to the main embassy complex in Pretoria, the United States maintains consulates in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban. Offices of the US Agency for International Development have also been closed. (iAfrica.com)
US shuts embassy in S Africa Sep 23, 2009
The closure affects the US missions in Pretoria, Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, as well as all government aid and development offices. Ms Hudson Dean said it was the first time in at least 10 years that the embassy had been closed for security reasons. (BBC News -- Americas)
Sony Pictures Animation's Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs: An IMAX 3D Experience Lands in 127 IMAX(R) Theatres On September 18th Sep 19, 2009
Juarez IMAX Theatre Mexico City - Cinepolis Perisur IMAX Theatre Mexico City - Cinepolis Universidad IMAX Theatre Toluca - Cinepolis Galerias Metepec IMAX Theatre Poland Katowice - Orange IMAX Katowice Krakow - Orance IMAX Krakow Lodz - Orange IMAX Manufaktura Poznan - Poznan IMAX Warsaw - Orange IMAX Sabyda Qatar Doha - Villagio Shopping Mall IMAX Theatre Russia Moscow - KinoStar City @ Mega Belaya Dacha Moscow - Nescafe IMAX St. Petersburg - Coca-Cola IMAX Kinostar City South Africa Durban -... (Primezone Releases)
Huge Heathrow drug bust Sep 18, 2009
Acting on information from Britain, South African police arrested five people, including three British nationals, and seized 115kgs of heroin and 6500 kgrs of cannabis in a warehouse outside Durban. "These seizures are a great example of what can happen when partners work together, said Britain's Serious Organised Crime Agency deputy director Andy Sellers. "Both ends of this international chain have been attacked, and a significant amount of heroin and cannabis has been kept off the UK's... (iAfrica.com)
Mary Robinson defends her role at Durban I Sep 18, 2009
Published: Friday, September 18, 2009 1:09 AM EDT Mary Robinson came to Cleveland last week, denounced anti-Semitism, and defended her leadership at the 2001 United Nations World Conference on Racism in Durban, South Africa ... It s important to correct distortions around my role at Durban and the UN, she told a packed house at Severance Hall where she received another prestigious honor the annual Inamori Ethics Prize from Case Western Reserve s Inamori International Center for Ethics and... (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
South Africa: Minister Urges Medical Parole Review Sep 18, 2009
He has since reportedly been seen in restaurants and driving himself around Durban, leading to questions about the legitimacy of his parole. Opposition MPs have often claimed that prisoners who did not have similar political connections die in prison of terminal diseases without being considered for parole. (allAfrica.com)
Brussow back for Cheetahs Sep 17, 2009
Cheetahs coach Naka Drotske has included Bok fetcher Heinrich Brssow in his starting line-up to face the Sharks in a crucial Currie Cup encounter in Durban on Saturday ... Date: Saturday, September, 19Venue: Absa Stadium DurbanKick-off: 17. (iAfrica.com)
SAfrica Police Bust Drug Smuggling Syndicate Sep 17, 2009
Spokesman Musa Zondi said two brothers appeared in a court near Durban on Wednesday. Another Briton appeared in court Tuesday. (CBS News -- World)
Towards an Integrated, Peaceful and Prosperous Africa: The AU in Perspective Sep 17, 2009
Although established in 2001, the AU was formally inaugurated to replace the OAU on July 9, 2002 in Durban, South Africa. The birth of the AU was hailed with hope and euphoria across the African continent, as well as among well-wishers and people of African descent throughout the world. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
South African Hawks in drugs bust Sep 17, 2009
South Africa's new serious and organised crimes unit, the Hawks, seized $70m (42m) worth of cannabis and heroin in Durban over the weekend ... One man was subsequently arrested - and the trail lead back to South Africa and to the coastal city of Durban where 8,000kg of cannabis and 115kg of heroin were found in a warehouse ... The newly formed Hawks said the London and Durban drugs consignments are believed to belong to the same syndicate. (BBC News -- Africa)
Robbed, Threatened and Murdered : The Top 5 Most Dangerous Holiday Destinations Sep 17, 2009
1) Durban, South Africa ... Especially the harbor city of Durban is notorious as far as personal safety goes. (PR Newswire)
Downturn chases feet through pawn shop doors Sep 16, 2009
Attie Mathee, the owner of Bluff Pawn Shop in Durban, said many of his customers had come to sell their goods because they were leaving the country. "They are bringing their wardrobes, dining room tables and exercise bikes for me to sell," he said. (Business Report, South Africa)
Smit: We must stay humble Sep 16, 2009
The other two wins in this year's Tri-Nations came in Bloemfontein and in Durban. 365 Digg LATEST FEATURES. (iAfrica.com)
H1N1 claims first doctor Sep 15, 2009
Dr Irshad Moola of KwaDukuza, north of Durban died at a private hospital after a brief illness. His father Farouk Moola said his son had flu-like symptoms and was admitted to hospital with breathing difficulties. (iAfrica.com)
Mugabe to Ask Investors to Build Mines, Forget Farms: Week Ahead Sep 14, 2009
To contact the reporters on this story: in Johannesburg at ; in Durban at. Last Updated: September 14, 2009 03:20 EDT. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Wallabies determined to prolong boom Sep 14, 2009
It was a similar story less than a month later when a breakthrough 27-15 win over South Africa in Durban was followed by a 53-8 capitulation to the Springboks in Johannesburg. Both Giteau and Deans stressed on Monday the importance of breaking that cycle and stringing together strong back-to-back efforts. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Can a Homing Pigeon Beat the Internet? Yes.In S. Africa, Winston the pigeon transfers 4GB of data faster than the Web. Sep 13, 2009
"Winston arrived after two hours, six minutes, and 57 seconds," says Kevin Rolfe, head of the information technology department at Unlimited Group, a call-center business based in Durban. As for the transfer, he says, "when we finally stopped the computer, about 100 megs had transferred, which is about 4 percent of the total.". (ABC News)
Happy (SA) snapper Sep 11, 2009
Surfers on Durban's North Beach: The busiest of the beaches on the Golden Mile, North Beach has beautiful sand and surf breaks, not to mention a host of alternative attractions along the beachfront. Where: North Beach can be found north of Durban Harbour in between Bay of Plenty and Dairy Beach ... Tips: The best way to sum up Durban and perhaps even North Beach is to photograph the many surfers while they ride the waves or dash with their boards into surf. (iAfrica.com)
Kenya: Country Maintains Innovation Despite Political Strife Sep 11, 2009
Durban Kenya is still the second most innovative country in Sub-Saharan Africa according to this year's rankings, despite political turmoil after the 2007 elections. The country ranked 48 out of 133 in the 2009/2010 Global Competitiveness Report, released by the World Economic Forum yesterday (8 September). (allAfrica.com)
Homing pigeon faster than Internet? In S. Africa, the answer's yes. Sep 11, 2009
"Winston arrived after two hours, six minutes, and 57 seconds," says Kevin Rolfe, head of the information technology department at Unlimited Group, a call-center business based in Durban ... When Winston finally landed at the offices in Durban risking hawks, gun-happy hunters, and high-winds the results were carried by newspapers, TV stations, and were a huge sensation in the Twittersphere. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Pigeon transfers data faster than S. Africa's service provider Sep 11, 2009
Local news agency SAPA reported the 11-month-old pigeon, Winston, took one hour and eight minutes to fly the 50 miles from Unlimited IT's offices near Pietermaritzburg to the coastal city of Durban with a data card was strapped to his leg. Including downloading, the transfer took two hours, six minutes and 57 seconds the time it took for only 4% of the data to be transferred using a Telkom line. (USA Today -- Tech)
Pigeon beats Net firm in data transfer race Sep 11, 2009
Local news agency SAPA reported the 11-month-old pigeon, Winston, took one hour and eight minutes to fly the 50 miles from Unlimited IT's offices near Pietermaritzburg to the coastal city of Durban with a data card strapped to its leg. Including downloading, the transfer took two hours, six minutes and 57 seconds the time it took for only four percent of the data to be transferred using a line provided by Telkom. (MSNBC -- International)
Pigeon 'faster than broadband' Sep 11, 2009
A Durban IT company pitted an 11-month-old bird armed with a 4GB memory stick against the ADSL service from the country's biggest web firm, Telkom. Winston the pigeon took two hours to carry the data 60 miles - in the same time the ADSL had sent 4% of the data. (BBC News)
Unhappy with your broadband speed? Try Winston the pigeon Sep 11, 2009
A Durban IT company pitted an 11-month-old bird armed with a 4GB memory stick against the ADSL service from the country's biggest web firm, Telkom ... Winston took off from Unlimited IT's call centre in the town of Howick to deliver the memory stick to the firm's office in Durban ... Meanwhile Telkom said it could not be blamed for slow broadband services at the Durban-based company. (BBC News -- Technology)
