South Africa in the news:
- Guptas’ last hope for bank services in SA dashed: Johannesburg – Companies controlled by the Guptas lost a court bid to prevent Bank of Baroda from shutting their accounts, which would leave the politically connected family without banking services in South Africa from the end of this month. Judge Hans …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- India No. 2 in ODIs despite having same ratings as South Africa: Here’s why: It was at this very venue, Eden Gardens, when India beat New Zealand last year to climb to the pinnacle in Test rankings. They have maintained the spot since. Virat Kohli’s 92 and a fine bowling display by Indians guided the side to a remarkable 50-run …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- Anti-Zuma MP quits ‘corrupt’ ANC: African National Congress (ANC) MP Makhosi Khoza, a strident critic of scandal-plagued President Jacob Zuma, quit South Africa’s ruling party on Thursday, labelling Nelson Mandela’s 105-year-old liberation movement “alien and corrupt”. The 47-year …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- Bukola Ogunyemi: Nigeria’s national carrier fixation and lessons from South Africa: From all indications, the Nigerian government is determined in its decision to float a new national airline and have it operational by the end of this year. This milestone appears to have been inspired during the election campaign that ushered in the …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- Rubel to fly for South Africa early Friday: Bangladeshi pacer Rubel Hossain is scheduled to fly for South Africa early Friday to join the Bangladesh Test squad there as he received the security clearance from the South African authorities. He will leave Hazrat Shahjajal International Airport at 1 …: “South Africa” – BingNews