Huge Heathrow drug bust Sep 18, 2009
Acting on information from Britain, South African police arrested five people, including three British nationals, and seized 115kgs of heroin and 6500 kgrs of cannabis in a warehouse outside Durban. "These seizures are a great example of what can happen when partners work together, said Britain's Serious Organised Crime Agency deputy director Andy Sellers. "Both ends of this international chain have been attacked, and a significant amount of heroin and cannabis has been kept off the UK's... (iAfrica.com)
Emirates flying to Durban Sep 17, 2009
Article By: Thu, 17 Sep 2009 07:37 In celebration of their new frequency, Emirates will launch the Durban route with an introductory fare of just R4595 ... Durban residents will now have convenient access to any part of the globe, directly from their home city through Emirates Dubai hub ... Members of Skywards the airline's loyalty club flying on Emirates from Durban in October will also earn double Skywards miles in Economy class and triple the amount of miles in Business and First class. (iAfrica.com)
Orly Taitz and the birthers, falling down into the rabbit hole Sep 17, 2009
6:03 pm September 16, 2009, by Jay. Today a federal judge down in Columbus dismissed yet another suit by a military officer seeking to duck service in Iraq by claiming that Barack Obama is not a citizen. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Fore! Top spots to tee it up Sep 12, 2009
Warren Little / Getty ImagesOf South Africa's many celebrated tracks, Durban Country Club, in the Kwazulu-Natal province, is considered the grande dame. The passionate duffer who splurges $500 on a round at Old Head in Ireland will likely treasure the memory well into their next lifetime. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Shark attack beaches: Swim at your own risk Sep 12, 2009
This list takes us thorough Northern California to South Africas eastern coastlinefrom Cape Town and on to Durban. Our quest also takes us to the popular east coast beaches of Australia, the reefs off the coast of Northeastern Brazil and a few other surprise destinations. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Happy (SA) snapper Sep 11, 2009
Surfers on Durban's North Beach: The busiest of the beaches on the Golden Mile, North Beach has beautiful sand and surf breaks, not to mention a host of alternative attractions along the beachfront. Where: North Beach can be found north of Durban Harbour in between Bay of Plenty and Dairy Beach ... Tips: The best way to sum up Durban and perhaps even North Beach is to photograph the many surfers while they ride the waves or dash with their boards into surf. (iAfrica.com)
Winston the pigeon puts Telkom to shame Sep 10, 2009
The 11-month-old homing pigeon took off from a call centre in Howick on Wednesday morning to deliver four gigabytes of data to The Unlimited company's office in Hillcrest, Durban, easily winning the race against an ADSL line. "Winston is over the moon," The Unlimited IT head Kevin Rolfe told Sapa. (Business Report, South Africa)
Travel QA: Northern Arizona sleigh rides Sep 5, 2009
Between May and July, millions of the silvery fish travel north up South Africa's eastern coast (if you're in Durban for a game, you'll be in a prime spot), accompanied by hundreds of predators: whales, sharks, dolphins. See it from the shore or book a scuba-diving trip. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Eric Holder's Hidden Agenda Aug 29, 2009
" This theory holds that individual nations have the power to prosecute actions that occur in other countries, even when they have no impact on the prosecuting nation. The idea is that some offenses - such as torture and war crimes - so offend the purported consensus of humanity (i.e., so offend left-wing sensibilities) that they may be prosecuted by any country that cares to take the initiative. In fact, many countries (the United States included) open their justice systems to civil suits... (CBS News)
Kulula in flap over Acsa Aug 26, 2009
5-billion airport currently being built at La Mercy, near Durban, has been highlighted as a project undertaken without the support of the airlines and without a proven business case. A study by Iata showed that the existing airport in Durban could handle demand for the next 10-15 years. (iAfrica.com)
Africa: Continent's Airlines Ill-Prepared for World Cup [analysis] Aug 21, 2009
These mega carriers have booked landing slots not only in Johannesburg-- already Africa's largest and busiest Airport-- but also in smaller airports like Durban, Cape Town and Port Elizabeth. Others have increased frequencies and opened new routes in West, Central and Southern African cities in an indirect approach to South Africa. (allAfrica.com)
Record Number of African Safaris Set for Crystal Guests in 2010 Aug 19, 2009
The voyage visits Cape Town, Durban and Port Elizabeth, South Africa; Zanzibar, Tanzania; Mombasa, Kenya; Male, Republic of Maldives; Mahe/Victoria, Seychelles; Cochin, Marmagao and Mumbai, India. Cruise fares start at $13,190 per person, double occupancy, and include a $500 per person All Inclusive - As You Wish shipboard spending credit. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Lonely Planet's top 10 beach holidays for families Aug 15, 2009
Kim Ludbrook / EPA fileVisitors view the fish tanks at the Shaka Marine World in Durban, South Africa ... Washed by the warm Indian Ocean, Durban's city beaches have plenty of free children's swimming pools and lots of family entertainment such as Sea World and Ushaka Marine World. (MSNBC -- Travel)
A dream that ended in tragedy Aug 13, 2009
The Gracies were born in Durban, South Africa, and their company, KMG Tilt Construction, has been in business on the Sunshine Coast for 17 years. They were both on the executive committee of a local Buddhist centre, the Chenrezig Institute, and completed th 00004000 e Noosa Half-Marathon last year. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
South Africa: Meeting Zuma Was 'Extremely Helpful', Says Clinton Aug 12, 2009
Durban United States (US) Secretary of State Hillary Rodham-Clinton described her meeting with President Jacob Zuma in Durban as "extremely helpful". "I really appreciated the President sharing with us his advance suggestions on how we can make progress to resolve issues affecting the African continent. "We in fact have the same goals for the peaceful, progressive and prosperous Southern Africa moving East and West. (allAfrica.com)
S Africa's president meets Hillary Clinton in Durban Aug 9, 2009
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (L) watches as South Africa's President Jacob Zuma speaks during a photo call after a brief meeting in Durban, August 8, 2009 ... South Africa's President Jacob Zuma met the visiting U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Saturday in the port city of Durban. (People's Daily Online, China)
'Zuma was helpful' - Clinton Aug 9, 2009
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Saturday described her meeting with President Jacob Zuma in Durban as "helpful". "He gave his views on regional issues from Zimbabwe, Somalia and Sudan. His advice on these issues was extremely helpful," Clinton said a media briefing. (iAfrica.com)
Richie McCaw injured, as well as hurting Aug 7, 2009
And the world-class openside in an interview today on Radio Sport has refused to budge on his stance that his side did not get it badly wrong tactically in Durban, saying he thought the New Zealanders' approach to the game had been "spot on". McCaw picked up some nerve damage out of the opening defeat to the Springboks in Bloemfontein, played through it in the second loss in Durban, but is now looking to clear the issue up ahead of the August 22 showdown against the Wallabies in Sydney ... The... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Can Griquas keep going? Aug 7, 2009
" Lions coach Hans Coetzee spent this past week trying to find answers to the nagging question as to why his team continues to under perform, despite the presence of World Cup-winning Springbok coach Jake White. At least he was able to recall a few senior players - like scrumhalf Jano Vermaak and centre Doppies la Grange. iafrica.com Prediction: It will be tough for the Lions, a very unsettled Lions team, but in the end they may well sneak a win. The Lions by less than 10 points. Teams: Boland... (iAfrica.com)
South Africa: Clinton Visit 'Should Be a Debate, Not a Lecture' Aug 7, 2009
These include the Darfur conflict and taking seriously the Durban review conference in Geneva, Switzerland, which evaluated progress towards the goals set by the World Conference against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance held in Durban in 2001. On Zimbabwe, President Barack Obama's ambassadorial nominee to SA, Donald Gips, has already urged the US to work with SA , saying the global political agreement (GPA) that established a unity government heralded "guarded... (allAfrica.com)
Boks have the edge Aug 4, 2009
Last Upd: 04:17pm 03 Aug 2009. R3,000 free @ Prestige Casino. (iAfrica.com)
News Tracker Aug 2, 2009
Then they will travel to Durban for the contest that is sponsored by the World Bank and the World Health Organization. Students will learn about being statisticians and about other cultures. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Hollywood teaches Anil Kapoor about weekends! Jul 28, 2009
Hes busy juggling two careers now (lets see where it takes me), last week he travelled three continents, from LA to Durban and then Mumbai, taking advantage of one night in transit to meet filmmakers in London for future international projects. I love my work passionately, Anil said. (India Times, India)
Nationalisation talk blamed on youth's eagerness Jul 28, 2009
"Once we have gone through a process we call it policy. Just to appreciate at what point it becomes policy so we don't get excited and start discussing it (nationalisation) as a matter when it is a non-matter," said Zuma, who was speaking at a dinner hosted by the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The nationalisation of mines became a talking point after ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema called for such a move and Cosatu backed his stance. (Business Report, South Africa)
Opinion: Time for Boks to push on Jul 28, 2009
Ultimately, the Boks need to build on this victory with a more complete performance in Durban this weekend ... Make no mistake, the Kiwis will be out for revenge in Durban and the Boks cannot let it slip in the second Test ... Win in Durban and the South Africans can travel to Australasia with a solid platform. (iAfrica.com)
Tea Board wants a slice of S African mkt Jul 28, 2009
One of the most popular and attractive stalls was that of Hasmukh Shah of Premiers Tea, who said the company had a very good response not only at the exhibition but also from potential buyers in Durban earlier. Everybody is complaining that they are not getting good tea in South Africa, and we are now trying to offer them the range of over 40 flavours from Premier which we export to 26 countries from our own plant in Kolkata, Mr Shah said. (India Times)
Apollo Tyres investing to tap domestic market Jul 27, 2009
The acquisition gave the company a strong foothold in the African continent including a sales network of branded Dunlop Zones, besides two manufacturing units in Durban and Ladysmith. Financials. (India Times)
Suniel Shetty's costumes stolen in SA Jul 27, 2009
JOHANNESBURG: Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty has claimed that costumes for a film he is currently shooting in Durban were stolen and hinted that it could be an organised crime in connivance with airport luggage handlers an allegation that has perturbed the Airports Company of South Africa (ACSA) ... Shetty also claimed that he had been robbed of $60,000 during a visit to Durban about 12 years ago, but did not give more details ... With his costumes, cameras and belts stolen, Shetty had to do... (India Times)
Kat has a desi Hangover! Jul 27, 2009
I am shooting No Problem in Durban, once I am free of that, I will start scripting the film. . (India Times, India)
ICC should legalise ball tampering: Donald Jul 25, 2009
DURBAN: Former South Africa speedster Allan Donald feels the International Cricket Council should legalise ball tampering to prevent the growing hegemony of batsmen in world cricket. "The ICC would shoot me for saying it but, with the wickets that we play on and the dying breed fast bowlers are becoming on these flatter wickets, I would say we do need some sort of defence mechanism, something to fall back on to say 'Right, we can do this. We can now prepare this ball to go'," Donald told... (India Times, India)
Don't forget Currie Cup! Jul 24, 2009
" And Round Three promises to produce as much drama as the first two weeks. It starts with the defending champion Sharks hosting the Bulls in Durban on Friday, while WP host the Cheetahs at Newlands. Saturday have the table-topping Griquas looking to continue their unbeaten run against the Cavaliers in Kimberley, while the Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace ion Phokeng host a cat-fight between the Leopards and the Lions. We look at all the Round Three action! Friday, July 24: The Sharks v Blue Bulls... (iAfrica.com)
Planet golf: The best links outside the U.S. Jul 24, 2009
Durban C.C. Durban, South Africa 63. Cabo del Sol G.C. (Ocean) Los Cabos, Mexico 64. (ESPN -- Golf)
CSA row worries England Jul 23, 2009
The 13 November Twenty20 fixture against England has been moved to the Indian Ocean city of Durban while the central city of Bloemfontein takes over as hosts of the first one-day international a week later. Meanwhile, St George's Park in the coastal city of Port Elizabeth has replaced the Wanderers as the venue for fourth and final Test against England from 14-18 January. (iAfrica.com)
CC Team of the Week Jul 21, 2009
13 - Andries Strauss (Sharks): This promising midfielder has been around for a few years now and this may well be the season that he steps into the frontline at the Durban outfit. Bubbling under: Wilmaure Louw (Griquas). (iAfrica.com)
Lonely Planet gives advice on travel with children Jul 21, 2009
Its "Top 10" list for beach holidays, for example, includes Costa del Sud, Sardinia; Cottesloe, Australia; Durban, South Africa; Karon Beach, Thailand; Kauai, Hawaii; Aitutaki, Cook Islands; Noosa, Australia; Tavira, Portugal; Sayulita, Mexico; and Sanur, Bali. But other sections offer recommendations that may seem less intimidating, like the "Top 10 City Breaks" list: Oaxaca, Mexico; Istanbul, Turkey; London; Los Angeles; Vancouver, Canada; Lisbon, Portugal; Copenhagen; Singapore; Sydney and... (Yahoo News)
Mahatma Gandhi Peace Award conferred on Suu Kyi Jul 21, 2009
DURBAN: The pro-democracy Myanmar leader and Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi has been felicitated with Mahatma Gandhi International Award for Peace and Reconciliation here. The award was bestowed by the South African-based Mahatma Gandhi Foundation at a function at the Durban City Hall last night. (India Times, India)
Driving with the devil Jul 19, 2009
Contact: Car Mall Durban 031 263 1277. Not your dream car. (iAfrica.com)
My car has been stolen Jul 18, 2009
He lives in Mooi River Durban and I live in Johannesburg. In April 2006 the car was stolen. (iAfrica.com)
> Zuma not 'extravagant' Jul 18, 2009
Article By: Mon, 13 Jul 2009 07:01 The Presidency said on Sunday that it was "disappointed" with incorrect claims made by the Saturday Star with regards to the renovation of Kings House in Durban ... "It is unfortunate that the Saturday Star decided to ignore the facts provided, and sought instead to cast aspersions on the integrity of President Jacob Zuma, by creating an impression of some deliberate intent on his part to have an extravagant residence in Durban," the Presidency said in a... (iAfrica.com)
> 'We don't control Zuma' Jul 17, 2009
Article By: Fri, 17 Jul 2009 07:25 Cosatu and SACP leaders do not control President Jacob Zuma, Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi said in Durban on Thursday. "It is not correct that alliance leaders control Zuma. Some people say Zuma is not a leader because he is failing to stop the strikes and to stop the debate about nationalisation," he told delegates attending the union federation's two-day provincial congress. (iAfrica.com)
Currie Cup still intriguing Jul 17, 2009
But before we get to the battle of Loftus Versfeld, we have the defending champion Sharks hoping to bounce back from their first round loss - with a confident Boland team heading to Durban ... Sharks vs Boland(Absa Stadium, Durban - Kick-off: 19. (iAfrica.com)
Twitter just the ticket for Web-based travel service Jul 15, 2009
Most recently he was in Durban, South Africa for one of the world s largest travel shows. Those who visit the BrilliantTrips blog, Web site or Twitter site tend to be aged 25 to 40. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Actress Theron helps build kids' fields in S.Africa Jul 15, 2009
"The issue isn't the game, but what comes with it. It's called discipline, hard work, commitment, values, access to education, access to the right messages, access to role models,'' Sheppard said. Theron's Africa Outreach Project, meanwhile, has helped bring mobile health units to rural Umkhanyakude, about 200 miles northeast of Durban. Children in the district have an almost 50 percent chance of being infected with HIV in their lifetime and health services are limited, at best. With the mobile... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Terblanche to lead Sharks Jul 15, 2009
Terblanche is one of the most popular players in Durban, especially after his performances in last year's Currie Cup. He was one of the title winning Sharks team after his return from overseas. (iAfrica.com)
> Airlifted after taxi crash Jul 15, 2009
Spokesperson Chris Botha said the accident happened on Nandi Drive near Umhlanga Rocks, north of Durban, shortly after 8am when the taxi crashed into the side of her VW Golf. Four of the taxi's passengers were also injured and after being treated on the scene were transferred to hospitals in the area for follow up care. (iAfrica.com)
Craig Jacobs of all trades Jul 14, 2009
And yet, not only is the homegrown Fundudzi label just coming off a successful summer collection at Arise Africa Fashion Week, a show-stopping fashion outing to the Durban July this past weekend, and the launch of a fledgling men's wear range, but it is also firmly committed to job security and environmental awareness through everything it produces in the current economic climate. Another perceived inconsistency is that this label is owned by journalist and Sunday Times gossip columnist, Craig... (iAfrica.com)
Boks still firmly grounded Jul 14, 2009
And it will be a refreshed Bok squad that will prepare for the home leg when the Boks play New Zealand (in Bloemfontein on 25 July and Durban, 1 August), as well as Australia (Cape Town, 8 August). Following the 2-1 series success against the Lions, the Boks have been installed as early Tri-Nations short-priced favourites. (iAfrica.com)
Du Plessis back in Bok mix Jul 14, 2009
Flank Schalk Burger will serve the last few of his eight-week suspension for the facial massage in Bs wing Luke Fitzgerald and will miss the Boks' home leg in the Tri-Nations - when they play New Zealand (in Bloemfontein on July 25 and Durban, August 1) and Australia (Cape Town, August 8). Add to that lock Johan Muller, who will miss the entire Tri-Nations with a fractured arm, and fullback Zane Kirchner, who is sidelined for four weeks after undergoing surgery for a cheek fracture. (iAfrica.com)
Bok Tri-Nations cut looms Jul 14, 2009
Some of those absent when the Boks play New Zealand (in Bloemfontein on July 25 and Durban, August 1), as well as Australia (Cape Town, August 8), will be ruled out through injury and suspension. Flank Schalk Burger will serve the last few of his eight-week suspension for the facial massage in Bs wing Luke Fitzgerald. (iAfrica.com)
> Taxi loses control Jul 13, 2009
A taxi accident in Durban on Sunday has left 10 injured, Netcare 911 said. The accident happened in the afternoon on Shongweni road when the taxi lost control and drove down an embankment, Netcare 911 spokesperson Chris Botha said in a statement. (iAfrica.com)
Dbn man in 'pool of blood' Jul 12, 2009
Article By: Sun, 12 Jul 2009 08:35 A man was stabbed to death allegedly by three men in Chatsworth, Durban paramedics said on Sunday. "Paramedics found the man in Florence Nightingale Road outside an abandoned house at 9pm on Saturday," ER24 spokesman Derrick Banks said. (iAfrica.com)
> 'Africanise' law - Hlophe Jul 10, 2009
Article By: Fri, 10 Jul 2009 08:19 South Africa's mix of English and Dutch law needs to be "Africanised" to make it more relevant, Cape Judge President John Hlophe said in Durban on Thursday night. "I believe that people need law that embodies their own culture and their values. We need to Africanise our law and make it relevant to the masses. There is a huge void in our legal system," he told a symposium organised by the Progressive Professional Network. (iAfrica.com)
Boston airport tests radar to avoid bird strikes Jul 10, 2009
A Merlin system is already being used at Durban International Airport in South Africa, the first commercial airport to install avian radar technology. But cost and technical concerns have limited the spread of it and competing technology. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Want to mean business? Jul 9, 2009
We all know that nouns name things, places or concepts (cat, Durban, patience), that adjectives tell us something about nouns (blue sky, happy face) and that verbs are actions or descriptions of states (go, remember, have) but there's plenty of room for ambiguity. A simple word like round can play the role of a noun, verb, adjective, adverb or a preposition. (iAfrica.com)
Girl (13) found in brothel Jul 9, 2009
Article By: Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:48 A 13-year-old girl was found in a brothel and tavern in Chatsworth, Durban, during a police raid, The Mercury newspaper reported on Thursday ... Khuzwayo said she believed the girl was trafficked from the Eastern Cape into central Durban and then transferred to Chatsworth. (iAfrica.com)
Button: It will be better Jul 9, 2009
Contact: Subaru Durban 031 365 6600. Opel Astra 1. (iAfrica.com)
Dbn market mow down Jul 8, 2009
Article By: The eThekwini municipality will demolish Durban's early morning market before month end to make way for a shopping centre, despite fierce opposition from traders. "The construction for the centre that will be built at the early morning market will start at the end of July," municipal manager Dr Mike Sutcliffe said at a press briefing in Durban on Tuesday ... The market is in Warwick Junction, Durban's main transport hub used by more than 400 000 people daily. (iAfrica.com)
Hawks make first arrest Jul 8, 2009
The country's new crime fighting team the Hawks made its first arrest in Durban on Wednesday morning, KwaZulu-Natal police said ... "The three suspects were arrested at the scene outside a jewellery store in Grey Street, Durban this morning," he said ... Police were trying to link the suspects to other crimes in the Durban area. (iAfrica.com)
World Cup worry Jul 8, 2009
The 2010 World Cup stadiums expected to be affected include the Moses Mobhida in Durban, Nelson Mandela in Port Elizabeth, Peter Mokaba in Polokwane, Green Point in Cape Town, Mbombela in Nelspruit, Soccer City and Mthatha stadiums. The Fifa deadline for the completion of all stadiums is October 15 this year. (iAfrica.com)
Neotel on the line Jul 8, 2009
The first route of the national fibre network will extend from Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal, incorporating Pietermaritzburg and Durban. The network is set to cover a distance of 5000km, connecting major centres across South Africa. (iAfrica.com)
Drakensberg bliss Jul 7, 2009
The large area (ranging in driving time from about three to six hours from both Johannesburg and Durban) lures hikers, outdoor adventurers and nature lovers aplenty, but with golf courses as well, its an ideal time-out spot ... About four-and-a-half hours drive from Johannesburg and two from Durban, the course was re-designed by Hugh Baiocchi about 10 years ago. (iAfrica.com)
> These Boks are regressing Jul 7, 2009
Selections, at times, have been boggling, while we all remember those substitutions in Durban. We managed to secure the series in Pretoria, but that comes down to the players, not the coaching staff. (iAfrica.com)
Vickery praises triumphant Boks Jul 6, 2009
" He admitted that getting one over on Bok strongman Tendai Mtawarira in the final Test, after the mauling he took from the South African in the first international, was a satisfactory way to finish a Lions career. "We're all human and I was fairly disappointed with my performance in the first Test," he said, adding that there was a "huge amount" of pressure on him after what had happened in Durban. "I was actually quite tearful before the game," he said of the Johannesburg Test, adding: "Adam... (iAfrica.com)
Flat rentals are falling Jul 6, 2009
In the other metropolises such as Durban (nine percent), Port Elizabeth (seven percent), Cape Town (six percent) and Pretoria (five percent), rental growth was also curbed somewhat by rising vacancies ... In the first quarter of 2009, impressive rental growth of 19 percent was still recorded in Pretoria and Durban decentralized, while in Cape Town and Johannesburg decentralized rentals were up by 14 percent and eight percent respectively ... Rentals in Durban CBD were up by 20 percent while four... (iAfrica.com)
> United States of Africa? Jul 5, 2009
Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi had his own ways of conducting meetings, SA President Jacob Zuma said jokingly in Durban on Saturday. "He has his own ways of holding meetings," said Zuma jokingly at a two-day ANC provincial general council at the University of KwaZulu-Natal's Westville Campus. (iAfrica.com)
