LATEST NEWS OF SOUTH AFRICA

Mandla Mandela steers clear of Bizos saga

2013-04-18 18:32

The family of Nelson Mandela is seeking to present a united front, in a dispute with long-time associates of the former president over control of two companies, but grandson Mandla continues to steer clear.

• Bizos to oppose Mandela family claims
• Mandela family wants Bizos out
• Mandela family, Bizos rift deepens

South Africa

Vavi: Leaks worse than treason

2013-04-18 18:30

Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi has accused unnamed leaders of the trade union federation of treason for feeding rumours to the media, saying it was worse than treason.

• Vavi: Cosatu leakers will be dealt with
• Cosatu blasts talk of Vavi probe
• Cosatu 'disgusted' by member sources

South Africa

Court told girl wanted to be sacrificed

2013-04-18 18:30

Kirsty Theologo, who died after being set alight in an apparent satanic ritual, wanted to be sacrificed, the court has heard.

• Ritual victim badly burnt - mom
• Ritual survivor hysterical, court hears
• Satanic attack survivor recalls events

Sport

Bafana v Spain clash mooted

2013-04-18 18:21

SAFA is seeking to match Bafana Bafana against world champions Spain in commemoration of former president Nelson Mandela's birthday.

• Barker rues missed chances
• FIFA gives green light to Libya
• FIFA warns SA govt again

 

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Surfer: I lost will to live

Cape Town surfer, Brett Archibald, says he had lost his will to live after disappearing overboard off the coast of Indonesia but managed to "pull myself together".
South Africa surfer survives ravages of Indonesia seas. South Africa surfer found after 27 hours at sea.

South Africa
Man held for Joburg lecturer's killing

A man accused of killing University of Johannesburg lecturer Carl Mischke has been arrested. Suspected killer mom, sons denied bail. Remains of Pretoria lecturer back home.

South Africa
Lawyer: Phiyega had tough luck attitude

National police commissioner Riah Phiyega showed a "tough luck" attitude to families of the dead Marikana workers, the Farlam Commission of Inquiry has heard. Phiyega call for unrest review ignored. Police videographers seen as spies. No internal Marikana probe - Phiyega.

South Africa
Satanic attack survivor recalls events.

A girl, who survived an apparent satanic attack in 2011, has told the court that her friend called out to her while she lay passed-out during the attack. Ritual survivor hysterical, court hears.
Satanic ritual was 'pre-planned'. Mom testifies about satanic attack.