South Africa in the news:
- Rand vs dollar: Why rand as main currency would be prudent: Zimbabwe conducts 60% of all its trade with South Africa, according to the country’s Treasury, and three million of its citizens are estimated to live in its southern neighbour after fleeing economic hardship at home. The rand has strengthened about 9% …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- SA’s account deficit reaches 6-year best: JOHANNESBURG – South Africa’s current account deficit narrowed to its best levels in 6 years in the last quarter of 2016. This emerged when The Reserve Bank released its first Quarterly Bulletin for the year earlier Tuesday. An increase in mining exports …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- London attack: Four people, including police officer and suspect, confirmed dead in ‘terrorist incident’: “We just heard gunshots inside Parliament,” he said. “It looked like they are taking her away.” Another witness, from South Africa and living in Ireland, said she and two friends went towards the palace gates and saw a man lying on the floor inside.: “South Africa” – BingNews
- Spur altercation ‘not a racist incident’: Van Tonder says he has reliably been informed that the white man is alleged to have anger management issues and suggests that he undergoes programmes to help him with his predicament as it has no place in the democratic South Africa. “The man has some …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- BCCI Applauds Ravindra Jadeja and Cheteshwar Pujara: However, if Australia lose, South Africa can overtake them to second only if they avoid a loss in the Hamilton Test against New Zealand. The third-placed team will receive $ 200 000 while the fourth-placed team, which will be England, will get $ 100 000.: “South Africa” – BingNews