South Africa in the news:
- UPDATE 2-Africa’s richest man joins race for South African cement firm: PPC’s local rival AfriSam launched an all-share merger proposal for South Africa’s biggest cement maker last week and PPC said it also had a third offer that was “credible and potentially value-enhancing for shareholders”. “From the previous offer that was …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- Springboks halfback Ross Cronje withdrawn from All Blacks test with illness: Cronje, who made his test debut during the first match of the Springboks 3-0 series sweep of France in South Africa in June, has started at halfback in four of the team’s six games this year as part of an all-Lions 9-10 combination with Elton Jantjies.: “South Africa” – BingNews
- Nacewa and Gibson-Park to return home from South Africa after visa bid fails: LEINSTER’S SQUAD FOR the two-game tour of South Africa is down to 27 players after it was confirmed Isa Nacewa and Jamison Gibson-Park will return home. The Kiwi pair were denied entry to South Africa upon arrival at OR Tambo International Airport this …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- Leinster’s Nacewa and Gibson-Park denied entry to South Africa due to visa issues: LEINSTER’S TWO-MATCH tour of South Africa got off to the worst possible start with two of their players being denied entry into the country. The team arrived in South Africa this morning, however, captain Isa Nacewa and his fellow New Zealander Jamison …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- Watch: Forget the Wallabies, forget the Lions – Springboks are All Blacks’ biggest rival says SA skipper: The rivalry between the All Blacks and South Africa is the biggest world rugby has to offer, according to Springboks captain Eben Etzebeth. Speaking at today’s media conference, Etzebeth spoke about the rivalry between the two sides, and what it means for …: “South Africa” – BingNews