World news about “South Africa” published by euronews.
Oscar Pistorius’ brother cleared over woman’s deathThe brother of South African Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius has been acquitted of culpable homicide over a 2008 road accident that caused the death of a… 22/05/2013
South African platinum miners strike over killing South African miners have gone on strike, stopping production at the third largest platinum producing pit in the world. The action appears to stem from… 14/05/2013
Anglo American shares hit by new job cuts plan Shares in Anglo American Platinum have continued to drop dramatically following the firm’s announcement that it will cut less than half the jobs it planned to… 13/05/2013
South Africa’s President Zuma visits recovering Nelson Mandela South African President Jacob Zuma has paid a home visit to Nelson Mandela three weeks after he was released from hospital. Zuma is expected to run for… 29/04/2013
Nelson Mandela appears in video for the first time after AugustIt’s been more than three weeks since Mandela was released after a 10-day stay in the hospital, the third time in five months that he was hospitalized for a… 29/04/2013
South African teachers call for education minister to resign – nocomment More than 15,000 teachers in South Africa marched peacefully through the streets of the capital Pretoria, demanding the resignation of education minister… 25/04/2013
Desmond Tutu admitted to Cape Town hospital South African Archbishop and peace campaigner Desmond Tutu is in a Cape Town hospital being treated for a persistent infection. A statement released by his… 24/04/2013
School drop-outs: dealing with failure School drop-out rates have reached up to 60 percent in some countries according to the OECD. Why students fail in school is a vital question but it is equally… 12/04/2013
Give up luxury cars, Archbishop Tutu tells South Africa government ministers South Africa’s veteran Archbishop Desmond Tutu has called on government ministers to give up their luxury vehicles to prove they are serious about narrowing… 12/04/2013
Nelson Mandela discharged from hospital in South Africa Former South African President Nelson Mandela has been discharged from hospital in Pretoria after a nine-day stay for treatment of pneumonia and is now… 06/04/2013
South African match-fixing scandal to be investigated An independent judicial inquiry backed by football’s world governing body FIFA is to investigate a match-fixing scandal involving the South African national… 05/04/2013
Nelson Mandela’s health ‘improves’ The South African government has said that Nelson Mandela’s health is continuing to improve. The former president, 94, is being treated for pneumonia in a… 01/04/2013
Easter prayers for Mandela in South Africa Church congregations all over South Africa offered Easter prayers for their former president Nelson Mandela, who is recovering in hospital from a recurring… 31/03/2013
Mandela ‘doing well’ but no sign of leaving hospital Former South African president and anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela is likely to spend the weekend in hospital although he is said to be making… 29/03/2013
Mandela in ‘good spirits’ in hospital The former South African president Nelson Mandela, is in good spirits and making steady progress in hospital according to the latest official statement… 29/03/2013
Messages of concern pour in for Mandela Quiet concern surrounds the health of former South African president Nelson Mandela who is being treated in hospital for a recurring lung infection. The… 29/03/2013
Oscar Pistorius granted right to travelSouth African Olympic and Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius has won a challenge to his bail conditions, allowing him the right to travel abroad. A judge… 28/03/2013
Mandela: South Africa asks world to ‘pray for our beloved Madiba’ The South African government said Nelson Mandela, in a Pretoria hospital, is “responding positively” to treatment for a recurring lung infection. He will… 28/03/2013
Mandela admitted to hospital suffering lung infection Former South Africa President Nelson Mandela is back in hospital due to a recurring lung infection. The 94-year-old anti-apartheid leader was admitted on… 28/03/2013
Nelson Mandela admitted in hospitalFormer South African President Nelson Mandela has been admitted to hospital with a recurrence of a lung infection, the government said on Thursday. The… 28/03/2013
BRICS to create new development bank The BRICS grouping of emerging powers has agreed on the creation of a development bank that will rival Western-backed institutions. The announcement came as… 27/03/2013
Mandela leaves hospital in South Africa Former South African President Nelson Mandela has been released from hospital in Pretoria. The 94 year old was admitted for “a pre-existing condition… 10/03/2013
Cape Town’s Holi One Colour FestivalIn South Africa, Cape Town launches its first festival of colour. This outdoor electronic music event is inspired by the Hindu Holi Festival of Colour in… 03/03/2013
South African police suspended over ‘man dragged by van’ video South Africa has suspended eight police officers over the death of a taxi driver who was tied to the back of a truck and dragged through the streets of… 01/03/2013
Pistorius begins life on bail at uncle’s Pretoria mansion Champion paralympian Oscar Pistorius has begun his life on bail, staying at his uncle’s house in Pretoria, South Africa. The track star is due to face… 23/02/2013
Pistorius family cheers as paralympic star set free on bail The prayers of Oscar Pistorius’ family appear to have been heard as a South African court released him on bail. The Olympic and Paralympic star was unmoved… 22/02/2013
Oscar Pistorius granted bail by South African court Oscar Pistorius was granted bail by a South African court on Friday after his lawyers successfully argued he was not a flight risk. The man known worldwide as… 22/02/2013
Pistorius bail hearing adjourns after robust arguments Alone, head bowed and sobbing at times South Africa’s Olympic hero Oscar Pistorius’s second day in court ended after a series of rigorous arguments between… 20/02/2013
Oscar Pistorius faces life in prison in murder case“Blade Runner” Oscar Pistorius awaits the start of court proceedings in the Pretoria Magistrates court. He was applying for bail after being charged in court… 19/02/2013
Judge says Pistorius should face charge of ‘premeditated murder’, bail unlikely Details of the killing of Reeva Steenkamp have energed from the ongoing bail hearing of Oscar Pistorius in Johannesburg. The paralympic running star is… 19/02/2013
Reality show with dead girlfriend of Pistorious to air A reality show featuring the dead girlfriend of South African paralympian Oscar Pistorius is airing on television. Reeva Steenkamp recently finished… 16/02/2013
South Africa in shock over Pistorius murder case South Africa has been stunned by the arrest and prosecution for murder of the country’s star Olympian, Oscar Pistorius. The athlete has appeared in court… 15/02/2013
Pistorius to contest murder charge ‘in strongest terms’ An agent for Oscar Pistorius says the athlete disputes the accusation of murder against him “in the strongest possible terms”. The world famous amputee… 15/02/2013
The highs and lows of Oscar Pistorius Born without a fibula in either leg in 1986, Oscar Pistorius underwent a bi-lateral below the knee amputation just before his first birthday. “The fastest… 14/02/2013
S Africa: 15,000 crocodiles vanish – nocomment The Rakwena Crocodile Farm has lost its 15,000 crocodiles after floods in the northern part of South Africa. They escaped when the owners opened the enclosure… 25/01/2013
Workers strike at S.Africa’s Amplats Workers at three of Anglo American Platinum’s mines in South Africa have gone on an illegal strike. It started one day after the company said it would… 16/01/2013
Christmas mass for Nelson Mandela – nocomment Several hundred worshippers attended Christmas Mass in South Africa’s Soweto township and offered prayers for the health of Nelson Mandela. 26/12/2012
South Africa’s Zuma sings ANC conference closing address – nocomment South African President Zuma sang his closing address at the ANC’s national conference in Mangaung on Thursday. His song contained get well wishes for… 21/12/2012
Class music on three continents A musical education does not just produce musicians. Researchers say it also boosts young people’s self-esteem. The film “Buena Vista Social Club” brought… 23/11/2012
Clashes between riot police and South African miners – nocomment Hundreds of miners from the Anglo-American platinum mines in northwest South Africa, gathered at a stadium in Rustenburg on Saturday to prevent a trade union… 28/10/2012
The bilingualism challenge Language can be a double edged-sword in multi-lingual societies. It is a keystone of cultural identity but can be a barrier to integration and educational… 17/10/2012
SA miners demonstrate for higher wages – nocomment Striking mine workers at Marikana mine in South Africa say an agreement could be reached with miner Lonmin mine on their demand to double theirh monthly wage. 13/09/2012
Controversy at the ParalympicsThe blades of Brazil’s Alan Oliveira ® and South Africa’s Oscar Pistorius are seen after the Men’s 200m T44 classification at the Olympic Stadium during the… 03/09/2012
South Africa: Miners in court – nocomment The families of more than 250 arrested South African mineworkers have been protesting outside the court where their case is being heard. The men were arrested… 28/08/2012
South Africa: Tension as deaths marr miners’ strike A protester licks his spear outside a South African mine in Rustenburg, northwest of Johannesburg. South African police opened fire on Thursday on thousands… 17/08/2012
SA police shoot striking miners – nocomment At least 34 protesting workers where killed when South African police opened fire on striking miners at Lonmin’s Marikana platinum mine 16/08/2012
Surprise snow in Johannesburg – nocomment The South African city of Johannesburg was treated to an exceptionally rare weather event on Tuesday: snow. Temperatures dropped to below freezing as snow… 08/08/2012
Mandela statue unveiled – nocomment South Africa has unveiled its latest monument dedicated to Nelson Mandela. The new statue is located in KwaZulu-Natal, where he was arrested 50 years ago for… 07/08/2012
Sweet little mystery of the Sugar Man In the late 1960s in Detroit, a mysterious singer-songwriter of Mexican parentage named Rodriguez was discovered. Although his first album ‘Cold Fact’ was… 26/07/2012
Mandela forever – nocomment In South African city of Pretoria, a tattoo studio decided to mark the 94th birthday of Nelson Mandela with a permanent ink. Their 67 clients got themselves a… 19/07/2012
Special birthday song for Mandela – nocomment A special birthday song was recorded by members of the public in Johannesburg’s Sandton Square on Tuesday for Nelson Mandela’s 94th birthday on July 18. 30/05/2012
Jacob Zuma painting vandalised – nocomment Two men vandalised a controversial portrait of Jacob Zuma, the painting featured the South African President with his genitals exposed, intensifying a heated… 23/05/2012
Volvo Ocean Race: Groupama lead Front-runners Groupama produced a superb display to reach Cape Horn ahead of Puma on the fifth leg of the Volvo Ocean Race. Only Franck Cammas’ French boat… 31/03/2012
BRICS in accusatory mood Leaders of the BRICS group of emerging market nations want Western powers to give them more voting rights at the International Monetary Fund. After a… 29/03/2012
Jacob Zuma sings for ANC’s 100th anniversary – nocomment South Africa’s president Jacob Zuma sings during the African National Congress’ centenary celebration in Bloemfontein. 09/01/2012
A wage for living It is Christmas time again. Despite the crisis, British people are spending nearly 84 billion euros on seasonal shopping, up 1 per cent from last year. But… 22/12/2011
Symbolic climate wedding in South Africa – nocomment Over the course of the Durban climate summit, environmental activists continued to stage colourful events in a bid to attract leaders’ attention. On Thursday… 09/12/2011
Desmond Tutu calls for unity in climate battle – nocomment Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu leads an inter faith rally to coincide with the launch of the UN climate change talks that started in Durban on Monday. 29/11/2011
“Innovation in education is about ensuring that excluded groups enjoy opportunities” What are the main educational challenges that societies face today ? Her Excellency Naledi Pandor, South African Minister of Science and Technology… 25/10/2011
Rugby World Cup lines up for semi-final clashes Australia has dumped reigning champions South Africa out of Rugby Union’s World Cup. A decisive penalty in the 72nd minute for the Wallabies gave them an… 09/10/2011
Wallabies ready for Boks Australia and South Africa resume a long-standing rivalry when both sides meet in Sunday’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final at Wellington’s Regional Stadium… 08/10/2011
Bono sings for Tutu’s birthday – nocomment U2 singer Bono sings during a mass held on the occasion of Desmond Tutu’s 80th birthday in Cape Town, South Africa. 07/10/2011
Meet ASIMO the humanoid waiterASIMO, a humanoid robot created by Honda, serves tea to a visitor during the Johannesburg International Motor Show at Nasrec in Johannesburg. REUTERS/Siphiwe… 07/10/2011
Rugby World Cup: Saffies resist Samoan slam South Africa survived a Samoan storm to reach the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, winning 13-5 but seeing their line breached for only the second time in the… 30/09/2011
The skeleton from South Africa which may be the missing link A skeleton discovered by a nine-year-old boy near Johannesburg in South Africa is being hailed as one of the most important finds in human archaeology. It… 28/09/2011
Boks’ bruising injury blues at rugby world cup The bruising world cup rugby encounter between South Africa and Wales has left the world champions with more than their fair share of injury worries. They… 12/09/2011
South Africa: violent clashes erupt outside Malema hearing – nocomment Police detonated stun grenades and fired water canons at hundreds of stone-throwing supporters of the leader of South Africa’s ruling party youth league. The… 31/08/2011
Tri-Nations rugby match in SydneyFascinating game between Australia and South Africa, Will Genia of Australia’s Wallabies tackled by Bjorn Basson of South Africa’s Springboks during their… 23/07/2011
Happy Birthday Madiba – nocomment South Africans have been celebrating Nelson Mandela’s birthday. The icon of decades of struggle to overturn the country’s apartheid regime is 93. 19/07/2011
First Lady Michelle Obama closes her visit to South Africa – nocomment US First Lady Michelle Obama and her two daughters Malia and Sasha toured Cape Town’s District Six Museum that serves as a remembrance of the country’s… 24/06/2011
UNICEF supports schools around the world For more than six decades, UNICEF has been working for the welfare of children around the world, especially in developing countries. This week we turn our… 13/06/2011
Taking the gap Taking a year’s break from education before going to university is an increasingly popular choice for many young people. The gap year is both a test of… 13/06/2011
Back in the Day: South Africa’s Freedom DayApril 27, 1994. Voting begins in South Africa’s first post-apartheid election, with non-whites allowed to take part freely for the first time. Almost 20… 26/04/2011
Jazz stars line up for Cape Town festival Tens of thousands of jazz fans came to South Africa for the Cape Town Jazz Festival, a musical extravaganza featuring 40 international and African stars. 31/03/2011
Children write to hospitalised MandelaChildren’s messages for Nelson Mandela outside Milpark Hospital in Johannesburg, where he was taken overnight for routine medical tests. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko 27/01/2011
Oscar Pistorius’ brother cleared over woman’s deathThe brother of South African Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius has been acquitted of culpable homicide over a 2008 road accident that caused the death of a… 22/05/2013
Police in horror drag death arrestedEight South African police officers have been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a taxi driver who was dragged behind a police… 01/03/2013
South African police brutality caught on cameraThere has been shock in South Africa at amateur footage shows a man being tied to the back of a police van and dragged down the street. It is claimed that the… 28/02/2013
Pistorius granted bail in murder caseChampion paralympian Oscar Pistorius has been granted bail while he waits to face trial for the murder of his girlfriend – model Reeva Steenkamp. A South… 22/02/2013
Pistorius in court for fourth day, bail decision dueA judge at a court in Pretoria, South Africa is expected to decide on Friday whether to grant bail for champion paralympian Oscar Pistorius. The athlete… 22/02/2013
Pistorius lead detective removed from caseThe lead detective in the Oscar Pistorius trial has been removed from the case pending an internal police investigation. It had earlier emerged that Hilton… 21/02/2013
Pistorius back in court for 2nd day of bail hearingWith a blue blanket covering his head, athlete Oscar Pistorius arrived at a Pretoria court for the second day of his bail hearing on Wednesday. The… 20/02/2013
Pistorius remanded as bail hearing continuesIt has been a dramatic, tearful day in court for South Africa’s most famous athelete Oscar Pistorius, who has been charged with the premeditated murder of his… 19/02/2013
Pistorius to enter plea todaySouth African athelete Oscar Pistorius is expected to make the first defence of his actions at today’s bail hearing at a court in Johannesbourg. It is his… 19/02/2013
Activist Ramphele launches new party to take on S. Africa’s ANCRespected anti-apartheid activist Mamphele Ramphele is starting a new political party to challenge South Africa’s governing ANC. Speaking of a “failure of… 18/02/2013
Pistorius cries in court as murder charges read outAthlete Oscar Pistorius has appeared in court in South Africa, charged with the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. The world famous amputee known as… 15/02/2013
Blade Runner Pistorius set for court on murder chargeSouth African Olympic and Paralympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius is spending Thursday night behind bars after being charged with the murder of his… 14/02/2013
Olympic sprinter Pistorius charged with girlfriend’s murderSouth African Olympic and Paralympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius has been charged with murdering his girlfriend. Reeva Steenkamp, a 30-year-old model, was… 14/02/2013
Oscar Pistorius charged with shooting girlfriend deadSouth African paralympic star Oscar Pistorius will appear in court on Friday after being charged with the murder of his girlfriend. Model Reeva Steenkamp… 14/02/2013
Hundreds injured in South Africa train collisionAt least 300 people have been injured in a collision between two commuter trains in South Africa. The accident, between a moving and a stationary train… 31/01/2013
Thousands of crocodiles on the loose in South AfricaUp to 15,000 crocodiles made their bid for freedom when floods washed them into one of southern Africa’s biggest rivers, the Limpopo, in northern South Africa… 25/01/2013
South Africa’s Amplats to axe 14,000 miners’ jobsThe world’s top platinum producer, Anglo American Platinum, has announced it is cutting up to 14,000 South African miners’ jobs as part of a restructuring… 15/01/2013
South Africa president makes Christmas visit to Mandela in hospitalAt a Christmas mass in Soweto, church-goers prayed for former South African president Nelson Mandel’s speedy recovery. The 94-year-old has been in hospital… 25/12/2012
Prayers in Soweto for MandelaA church in Soweto has held a special prayer service for Nelson Mandela, who is in hospital with a lung infection and gallstones. The hero of the… 23/12/2012
South African President retains leadership of ANCSouth African President Jacob Zuma has been reelected as leader of ruling party, the African National Congress. This permits him to be the head of state of… 18/12/2012
Hospitalised Mandela has lung infection but ‘doing well’The former South African President Nelson Mandela, who was taken to hospital in Pretoria at the weekend, is being treated for a lung infection according to… 11/12/2012
Nelson Mandela admitted to hospitalFormer South African president Nelson Mandela has been admitted to hospital for tests. The government says there is “no cause for alarm” about the… 09/12/2012
Violence over wage dispute in SAfrican wine regionA standoff between striking farm labourers in South Africa’s wine growing region and police turned violent when rocks were thrown. Police responded by firing… 05/12/2012
South Africa: Amplat miners strike continuesStriking workers at the Anglo American Platinum mine in South Africa continue to defy Tuesday’s deadline to return to work. Around 2,000 of them protested… 31/10/2012
First female leader for African UnionThe African Union has appointed its first chairwoman, South Africa’s former home affairs minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, the former wife of President Zuma… 15/10/2012
