South Africa

Mobs kill at least 7 in anti-foreigner violence in Johannesburg

admin_huliq — Sun, 18 May 2008 21:36:31 -0500

Mobs rampaged through poor suburbs of Johannesburg in a frenzy of anti-foreigner hatred over the weekend, killing at least seven people, injuring dozens and forcing hundreds to seek refuge at police stations.

France to Renegotiate Military Accords Throughout Africa

seher — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:23:03 -0600

French President Nicolas Sarkozy has announced a new chapter of diplomatic, economic, and military relations with Africa. On a visit to South Africa, Mr. Sarkozy said France will renegotiate all military accords with African countries. For VOA, Terry FitzPatrick reports from Cape Town.

Chinese Visitors Help South Africa's Tourist Industry

seher — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 12:54:07 -0600

Growing prosperity in China is beginning to affect the global tourism industry. More and more Chinese are traveling abroad - especially this week, which includes the lunar New Year. One place that is benefiting from this trend is South Africa. A surge in Chinese visitors is helping South Africa's tourism industry achieve double-digit growth. For VOA, Terry FitzPatrick reports from Cape Town.

Ford makes 210 million expansion of South African operations

seher — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 13:56:49 -0600

Ford Motor Co is going to expand its South African operations investing 1.5 billion rand (USD 210 million) in the production of the company's next-generation pickup truck and Puma diesel engine.

World Food Program Begins Relief Flights in Mozambique

seher — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 10:46:33 -0600

The World Food Program has begun delivering relief supplies by air to communities affected by widespread flooding in Mozambique. VOA's Delia Robertson reports from our southern Africa bureau in Johannesburg, Mozambique has been worst hit by early heavy rains in the region.

South Africa cuts electricity supply to neighbours

seher — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 02:38:42 -0600

South Africa's state-owned electricity company has stopped supplying power to neighbouring countries, triggering a major energy crisis.

SA's anti corruption unit to be merged with police force

seher — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 12:46:26 -0600

The special anti-corruption unit in South Africa, which brought fraud and corruption charges against the newly elected ruling ANC leader Jacob Zuma, is to be "absorbed" into the normal police force.

Jacob Zuma Charted With Corruption

admin_huliq — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 21:51:42 -0600

South African prosecutors charge ANC leader Jacob Zuma with corruption

TB meeting opens in South Africa

Dinka — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 09:48:25 -0600

Untreatable strains of TB and AIDS scare residents of South Africa , where the tuberculosis conference takes place.

China Invests $5.5 Billion in South African Bank

Dinka — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 11:14:51 -0500

In the largest post-apartheid direct investment deal in South Africa, the state-controlled Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, ICBC, has purchased 20 percent of Standard Bank, South Africa's largest lender.

Leaders of Brazil, India, South Africa Discuss Global Challenges

Dinka — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 05:20:54 -0500

The leaders of three emerging regional powers have been meeting in South Africa to strengthen trade and build a common voice for developing nations on international issues. The meeting between India, Brazil and South Africa is to conclude with agreements on energy, transportation and information technology.

Earliest evidence for modern human behavior in South Africa

harminka — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 15:48:07 -0500

Evidence of early humans living on the coast in South Africa, harvesting food from the sea, employing complex bladelet tools and using red pigments in symbolic behavior 164,000 years ago, far earlier than previously documented, is being reported in the Oct. 18 issue of the journal Nature.