South Africa in the news:
- Zimbabwean trio faces 62 murder, rape charges in South Africa: Three Zimbabwean men commonly known as omalayitsha and a South African woman, are expected to go for trial at the Palm Ridge High Court in Johannesburg between October 10 and November 4, facing 62 counts of murder, rape, robbery, extortion and assault …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- South Africa’s Semenya through to 800m semifinals as gender debate re-opens: RIO DE JANEIRO—Caster Semenya qualified for the Olympic women’s 800metres semi-finals with supreme ease on Wednesday and was immediately plunged into a new gender controversy after a race rival questioned whether it was fair for her to compete.: “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
- SOUTH AFRICA: Bungee Jumper Learns Lesson After Losing His Phone Package August 15: While walking through San Diego Zoo, one visitor spotted this hungry panda devouring his favorite meal, bamboo. The panda had an incredibly efficient system set up: he would gather food in one paw while eating with the other, and then swap over! Credit: Y: “South Africa” – BingNews
- The lingering plight of Marikana’s Miners: Is the fight over?: About 10 others, including two policemen and two Lonmin security men, had been murdered before the August massacre. South Africa is the world’s leading producer of platinum, supplying roughly 78 percent of global demand. The Platinum sector contributes …: “South Africa” – BingNews