South Africa in the news:
- South Africa: Are Up to a Third of South Africans At Risk of Having an ‘Alcohol Problem’?: Warning against the dangers of substance abuse, the South African presidency claimed that up to a third of the country’s people could be at risk of having an alcohol problem. Does that square with the data? In a statement commemorating international day …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- Pistorius could be released in time to represent SA in 2020 Tokyo Olympics: And now … representing South Africa in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics … Oscar Pistorius! Don’t wince. Don’t be horrified. Don’t laugh. Theoretically‚ this could happen. Pistorius‚ jailed for six years on Wednesday for the murder of his girlfriend …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- Brexit impact on trade between South Africa, UK ‘minimal’ – Reserve Bank: An EU flag, with a hole cut in the middle, flies at half-mast outside a home in Knutsford, Cheshire, after the historic referendum this week. EU leaders are pushing for Brexit to start sooner rather than later. Image: GETTY IMAGES The impact of Brexit on …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- Former Olympian Oscar Pistorius Sentenced To 6 Years In Prison For Girlfriend’s Murder: Pretoria, South Africa: Oscar Pistorius, the double-amputee who dazzled the world by running in the 2012 Olympics on blade-like prosthetic legs, was sentenced to 6 years in prison for the 2013 murder of his girlfriend, model Reeva Steenkamp. Fifteen years …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- South Africa: Deputy President Remembers Muslims’ Efforts: Pretoria — Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says the Eid al-Fitr celebration is a reminder of the contributions made by the Muslim community during South Africa’s struggle against apartheid and the country’s liberation. Addressing the Eid prayer held by …: “South Africa” – BingNews