South Africa in the news:
- Rio 2016: South Africa’s Caster Semenya takes 800m gold: Runner had been at the centre of a controversy due to her high testosterone levels and underwent gender tests in 2009. Semenya crossed the finish line over a second clear of her nearest rival [EPA] South African runner Caster Semenya has produced a …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- South Africa: Profits surge at Curro Schools: South Africa’s largest schools’ group Curro has reported a 59% surge in profits for the six months ended 30 June. Profits were R81 million (£4.6 million) compared to R51 million in the same period last year. The group’s ebitda increased by 29%, from …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- Cricket-Wet outfield wipes out first session on day three in Durban: DURBAN Aug 21 (Reuters) – No play was possible before lunch on the third day of the first test between South Africa and New Zealand at Kingsmead on Sunday because of a wet outfield. Rain on Saturday had curtailed play from just before the end of the first …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- South Africa’s Caster Semenya crushes classy field to win 800m gold at Rio Olympics: CASTER Semenya ran the fastest race of her life, won the 800m gold medal easily and then flexed her biceps. All of that was expected, what wasn’t came in the aftermath with the controversial South African runner launching a passionate plea about …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- South Africa’s Caster Semenya brushes off doubters to win 800m gold in Rio as controversy murmurs on: Controversial South African runner Caster Semenya produced a devastating sprint finish to claim the Olympic 800-metre crown, four years after being denied gold by Russian dope cheat Mariya Savinova. The 25-year-old 2012 silver medallist turned on the gas …: “South Africa” – BingNews