Sunday 20th May, 2012
Rugby-Guildford called into All Blacks squad to cover wing injuries
WELLINGTON May 20 (Reuters) - Canterbury Crusaders winger Zac Guildford has been called into the All Blacks training squad ahead of their June test series against Ireland after two players were ...
Golf-Dufner stays one ahead at Byron Nelson
n">May 19 (Reuters) - American Jason Dufner kept his composure after a slow start to move one stroke clear of a congested leaderboard in Saturday's wind-buffeted third round of the ...
Rugby-Cheetahs 20 Sharks 34 - Super Rugby result
BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa, May 19 (Reuters) - Sharks (South Africa) beat Cheetahs (South Africa) 34-20 (halftime 21-14) in a Super Rugby match at the Free State Stadium on Saturday. Scorers ...
SA wants 'Made in Palestine' labels
News 24Johannesburg - South Africa is planning to require "Made in the Occupied Palestinian Territories" labels on products from the region in place of "Made in Israel" labels, the ...
Rugby-Creaking Stormers hang on to go top
ReutersCAPE TOWN May 19 (Reuters) - The Stormers hung on despite their creaking set-pieces to beat the New South Wales Waratahs 19-13 at Newlands on Saturday and climb to the top of the Super Rugby ...
UPDATE 1-Golf-World Match Play Championship results
ReutersMay 19 (Infostrada Sports) - Scores from World Match Play Championship quarter-finals in Casares, Spain on Saturday. Graeme McDowell (Britain) beat Sergio Garcia (Spain) 19th Paul Lawrie ...
15 kids hurt in KZN crash
News 24Here are the winning Lotto numbers for the Saturday May 19 draw. 8, 14, 16, 18, 40, 41 Bonus 11Lotto Plus: 12, 15, 18, 22, 28, 47 Bonus 39SMS the word Lotto to 31222 to get Lotto numbers sent ...
SA workers to "invade Swaziland"
afrol NewsOn the day of the planned mass protest in the totalitarian kingdom of Swaziland, 12 April, the powerful trade union COSATU in neighbouring South Africa plans a protest march to "invade" ...
Unions to stop Walmart entering South Africa
afrol NewsSouth African and international trade unions are facing the US retail giant Walmart in court next week to stop it from entering into the South African economy without "appropriate ...
Zuma; many wives, many official cars
afrol NewsSouth African sources report that President Jacob Zuma's polygamy practice is costing the state dearly, as all wives want an official car. The police force denies these ...
SA to represent Africa at emerging markets
afrol NewsThe recent invitation to South Africa to join the BRIC group of emerging economies comprising Brazil, Russia, India and China is to "offer opportunities for Africa to strengthen ties with the ...
Outrage over Zuma's hell-threats to voters
afrol NewsA wide range of South Africa's political landscape is voicing outrage over President Jacob Zuma after he threatened non-ANC voters with ending up in hell. Also the Church protests that only ANC ...
Zimbabweans in SA get extended deadline
afrol NewsUp to 1.3 million Zimbabweans living in South Africa risked deportation during the coming weeks, many because Harare authorities did not have the capacity to provide them with passports. Now, they ...
1.3 million Zimbabweans to be evicted from SA
afrol NewsSouth Africa is preparing to forcibly deport the up to 1.3 million Zimbabweans that did not apply to regularise their stay before the 31 December deadline. Preparations are already made for the mass ...
Vaughan's England at crossroads in South Africa series
CNN Sports IllustratedBy Charles Froggatt, CNN NOTTINGHAM (CNN) -- As South Africa reinforces its test-winning lineup with all-rounder Jacques Kallis, England and newly-appointed captain Michael Vaughan find ...
South African party plans to sue artist
UPIJacob Zuma , depicting him with his penis hanging out. Congress spokesman Jackson Mthembu told the BBC he has asked lawyers to remove the painting from the Goodman Gallery in Johannesburg. Gallery ...
Rugby-Leinster crush Ulster to retain Heineken Cup
ReutersLONDON May 19 (Reuters) - Leinster won the Heineken Cup for the third time in four years when they clinically destroyed Ulster 42-14 in the first all-Irish final in front of a record 81,774 crowd ...
Update 1-Rugby-Sharks win bruising physical battle
ReutersThe Sharks enjoyed a slight edge in a bruising encounter, with their direct running taking them over the advantage line, allowing their backs space to run in four tries and notch a vital bonus ...
Nigeria: Airforce to Partner South Africa on Capacity Building
All AfricaThe Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it will partner South Africa on manpower training, procurement of equipment and joint military exercises with a view to building a formidable air force. The Chief ...
Soccer-Pirates retain South African league title
ReutersDURBAN May 19 (Reuters) - Orlando Pirates have won a second successive South African Premier League title, after two Benni McCarthy goals helped them to a 4-2 win at Lamontville Golden Arrows in ...
Man killed by trailer in freak accident
News 24Johannesburg - A man was killed when he fell from a trailer on the R33 in New Hanover, in KwaZulu-Natal on Saturday evening, paramedics said.Netcare 911 spokesperson Chris Botha said the man was ...
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