South Africa in the news:
- Vernon Philander fit for Lord’s Test: However, those performances in England and New Zealand will not be of much concern to South Africa as Philander has enjoyed a good year with the ball otherwise. The seamer has bagged 29 wickets in the remaining six Tests he played (three each against …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- South African ruling party seeks leadership deal to avoid split: Top officials in South Africa’s ruling African National Congress are pushing the party to reach an agreement on who will succeed President Jacob Zuma as its leader in December, to avoid a split that could see it lose power. The bitter divide between …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- Gupta-owned company demands R10 million for defamation: Optimum did not respond to a request for comment. Defamation cases are extremely hard for the plaintiff to win in South Africa. Since most or all of the claims (see below) are likely true and in the public interest (a standard defence against defamation …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- Faf du Plessis to miss Lord’s Test as South Africa mull over next coach options: South Africa will be without captain Faf du Plessis in this week’s Lord’s Test but have also discovered their coach Russell Domingo wants to continue in his job after the four-match Investec Series against England. It was announced in a Cricket South …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- DG Of Africa Development Bank, Dr Tonia Kandiero Dies After Collapsing In Her Office In SA: Dr Tonia Kandiero, African Development Bank (AfDB) Director-General for Southern Africa, has died after collapsing in her office in Pretoria, South Africa. Kandiero had worked for SA Treasury, first as director of trade and macroeconomic policy …: “South Africa” – BingNews