South Africa in the news:
- Drug use in South Africa takes dangerous turn as addicts share blood in ‘Bluetooth’ trend: “Bluetooth” involves one addict injecting themselves with heroin, then injecting their own blood into a friend’s. It’s a dangerous and risky practice, but many of the young South Africans doing it say they are desperate and no longer care about their own …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- Holders DR Congo, Egypt knocked out of CHAN – Nigeria, Zambia qualify: The African Nations Championship (CHAN) holders, the Democratic Republic of Congo, failed to qualify for the 2018 finals in Kenya following a shock elimination by Congo Brazzaville while giants South Africa and Egypt also failed to advance. DR Congo could …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- Court says state can’t intervene on bank clients: South Africa’s High Court said the government can’t intervene in the relationships between banks and their clients and dismissed an application from former Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan for a declaratory order on the matter. “We hold the strong …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- Rugby Championship: New Zealand thrash Australia; South Africa beat Argentina: New Zealand hammered Australia 54-34 in their Rugby Championship opener. The All Blacks were exceptional in the first half in Sydney and, with the help of three tries in seven minutes, stormed to a 40-6 lead at half-time. Rieko Ioane and Ryan Crotty each …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- Grace Mugabe due at S. Africa summit after assault claim: Grace Mugabe, the wife of Zimbabwe’s longtime leader, is seeking diplomatic immunity over an alleged assault in South Africa. A closing ceremony on Sunday afternoon includes partners of the heads of the states from the 15 member nations. Officials were …: “South Africa” – BingNews