South Africa in the news:
- 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
- With Neymar’s golden kick, Brazil wins first Olympic soccer title: Brazil arrived as the main title — favourite but struggled in the beginning, being held to scoreless draws against South Africa and Iraq and becoming in danger of failing to advance past the group stage. “This restores our self-esteem,” Brazil coach …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- SOUTH AFRICA’S CASTER SEMENYA CRUISED TO GOLD IN WOMEN’S 800M: South Africa’s Caster Semenya cruised to victory in the women’s 800m Saturday, producing a devastating final kick to claim her first Olympic gold. The 25-year-old 2012 silver medallist turned on the gas with 150m to go to cross the line more than 1 …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- South Africa vs New Zealand: Dale Steyn sparkles on return, but rain reigns in Durban: South Africa paceman Dale Steyn announced his return to the international game with two early wickets before rain wiped out the remainder of day two of the first test against New Zealand on Saturday. Playing his first international match since being …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- How much money South Africa’s hawkers and spaza shop owners earn: New data shows the comparative earnings analysis of the informal sector in South Africa’s two major cities of Gauteng and the Western Cape. According to the most recent data, in 2013 there were 1.5 million people running an informal business in South …: “South Africa” – BingNews