Can Griquas keep going? Aug 7, 2009
Last Upd: 08:29am 07 Aug 2009. R3,000 free @ Prestige Casino. (iAfrica.com)
Swine flu hampers sport Aug 7, 2009
Meanwhile, an annual sports day between Grey College and Pretoria Boys' High that would have taken place in Pretoria this weekend, has been called off ... "There are several learners with flu symptoms or a cold. We do not want all these pupils to travel together on a train to Pretoria and have them infecting one another," said Grey principal Johan Volsteedt ... Beeld reported that several schools in Pretoria North have confirmed cases of swine flu four pupils at Horskool Wonderboom, one pupil... (iAfrica.com)
South Africa: Clinton Visit 'Should Be a Debate, Not a Lecture' Aug 7, 2009
Johannesburg THE government should use the visit by US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to discuss serious issues of economic trade and conflict resolution in Africa rather than be lectured by her on matters of good governance, says Prof Shadrack Gutto of the Centre for African Renaissance in Pretoria. Clinton's seven-nation African safari will reach South African shores tonight with discussions on the strengthening of diplomatic ties between the newly elected administrations in both... (allAfrica.com)
South Africa: First Swine Flu Death Recorded Aug 4, 2009
Pretoria The National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD) has confirmed that a 22-year-old Stellenbosch University student has died from the H1N1 pandemic, known as swine flu. According to a NICD report given to the Department of Health, the deceased presented with flu-like symptoms on 20 July 2009 and was treated symptomatically at the campus clinic. (allAfrica.com)
Clinton to tackle African trouble spots Aug 3, 2009
Clinton to tackle African hot spots - National Politics - fresnobee. Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Mahatma Gandhi Peace Award conferred on Suu Kyi Jul 21, 2009
We are not sure whether she knows about this award but what we can tell you that our chairperson Ela Gandhi, had sent a letter to the Burmese ambassador in Pretoria and it was returned without being opened, he added. Kearney said that South Africa fully supports Aung San Suu Kyi and the Myanmarese people in their struggles. (India Times, India)
Manuel hums old tune Jul 21, 2009
Outlining government's Medium Strategic Frame Work (MTSF) in Pretoria, Manuel said its main focus was to minimise the impact of the economic crisis on the country's productive capacity, on jobs and on poverty reduction measures. It has so far cost 200 000 jobs this year. (iAfrica.com)
SARB: Mboweni steps down Jul 21, 2009
President Jacob Zuma announced Reserve Bank Governor Tito Mboweni's successor, at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Sunday. Gill Marcus is the current Chair of Absa Bank and on 9 November she will take over the reigns of the Reserve Bank as Mboweni told President Zuma that he would like to step down. (iAfrica.com)
Josephs confident of 'Bucs' victory Jul 19, 2009
" Krol said he would blood his other new players, Ndumiso Mabena, another striker signed from Winners Park, and midfielder Andile Jali, signed from another First Division outfit Pretoria University in the off-season. Krol also said he would add to his squad if quality players became available, such as SuperSport United winger. "We have until August 31 to release and sign players. If a player like Klate was available, I would be interested in signing him. (iAfrica.com)
Pirates shock Man City Jul 19, 2009
Krol made four changes at halftime including bringing on Mongala, who joined Bucs from First Division outfit Pretoria University. Mongala won the hearts of the fans when he beat Taylor with a brilliant long range shot from the left. (iAfrica.com)
Nehawu threatens strike Jul 18, 2009
" The union had declared a dispute with the department and would march to the Union Buildings before Wednesday next week to demand a response. Rametsi said processes were also underway to embark on a national strike within 10 days. Until then, members would continue to hold lunchtime pickets outside the Tulbagh building in Pretoria. In a statement released late on Friday, the department said negotiations with Nehawu, aimed at resolving the matter "in an amicable and constructive manner", were... (iAfrica.com)
Currie Cup still intriguing Jul 17, 2009
Top of the bill is the big north-south derby between the Blue Bulls and Western Province in Pretoria ... Blue Bulls vs Western Province(Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria - Kick-off: 17 ... WP though will fancy their chances of defeating the Pretoria outfit following their stunning victory over the Sharks in Cape Town last weekend. (iAfrica.com)
> Pimping Nyanda's ride Jul 17, 2009
Article By: Fri, 17 Jul 2009 08:34 New Communications Minister Siphiwe Nyanda has signed off on a pair of German luxury cars, one to use in Pretoria and the other in Cape Town, at the tax payers expense ... "The vehicle for use in Cape Town was nine years old, and had reached 115 072km. The vehicle for use in Pretoria was four years old, and had reached 137 194km," he said ... The trimmings on the luxury car based in Pretoria include a R35 800 "innovation's package" of. (iAfrica.com)
> read more Jul 17, 2009
Late tonight, the moderately large asteroid 790 Pretoria occults a 10th-magnitude star in Pegasus for observers in a wide swath of land from Florida through Minnesota and past Winnipeg. The International Occultation Timing Association is campaigning to have this event well covered by observers doing accurate timings, preferably by video recording. (SkyAndTelescope.com)
Somalian buyers robbed Jul 17, 2009
The arrested man was linked to eight other car hijackings three in Springs, another three in Heidelberg, one in Pretoria and another in Brits. He would appear in the Brakpan Magistrate's Court on Monday to face charges of armed robbery and car theft. (iAfrica.com)
Sevens flair for WP Jul 16, 2009
Gio Aplon, who has turned down an opportunity to travel with the South African Sevens team to the World Games in Kaohsiung, Chinese Taipei, has been named at fullback in the Western Province team for their big north-south Currie Cup derby against the Blue Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday ... Date: Saturday, July 18Venue: Loftus Versfeld, PretoriaKick-off: 17. (iAfrica.com)
Bulls bank on Baby Bok Jul 16, 2009
Blue Bulls coach Frans Ludeke has named South African Under-20 flyhalf Francois Brummer in his starting XV for the big north-south Currie Cup derby with Western Province in Pretoria on Saturday ... Date: Saturday, July 18Venue: Loftus Versfeld, PretoriaKick-off: 17. (iAfrica.com)
Thieves leave no evidence Jul 16, 2009
Article By: Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:04 Three men robbed a hardware store of money and a CCTV camera in Loate in Winterveldt on Wednesday, Pretoria police said. "The shop manager opened the store and a man followed him to his office," Inspector Llife Ramatlo said. (iAfrica.com)
> 'AA works against us' Jul 16, 2009
Affirmative action is working against South Africa, Trevor Tutu told a conference on the issue in Pretoria on Wednesday ... "In this manner we are exporting our children to sustain other countries at our expense... including former colonial masters," he told the Solidarity conference on affirmative action in Pretoria. (iAfrica.com)
Roads to riches Jul 16, 2009
Developing countries would bear the brunt of the financial crisis which originated in the United States last year, he said during a public lecture at the University of South Africa in Pretoria. "We are going to see more poverty. Unemployment will increase and financial stability will be hard to maintain," he told professors, students and Minister in the Presidency Trevor Manuel. (iAfrica.com)
Blind student recovering Jul 15, 2009
Article By: Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:51 A 19-year-old blind student at the University of Pretoria (UP) had minor knee surgery on Tuesday after falling two metres down a lift shaft at a residence, the university said. "She had a small operation on her knee this morning [Tuesday] and she's doing very well... everything is going very well," spokesperson Gerbie van Heerden said in a statement. (iAfrica.com)
Budget-busting CEO bad? Jul 15, 2009
5-million had been budgeted; entering into a 10-year R658-million lease for nine office blocks in Pretoria, with only two being used, buying office furniture for R1. 2-million without advertising it on open tender and using an official vehicle worth R271 000, despite him receiving a hefty car allowance. (iAfrica.com)
Now for the Bulls... Jul 14, 2009
It will be a super confident Western Province team that will head to Pretoria on Saturday to tackle the Blue Bulls in the biggest domestic derby, in a Currie Cup Round Two encounter. Following their effective demolition of the defending champions, a 29-15 win over The Sharks, Province will face a Bulls team that looked decidedly off-colour in edging the Golden Lions 19-13 at the weekend. (iAfrica.com)
Time for change? Jul 14, 2009
Page last updated at 15:53 GMT, Monday, 13 July 2009 16:53 UK. African View: A question of leadership. (BBC News -- Africa)
Did 'Steven O' take teen? Jul 13, 2009
Six newly acquired R44 Raven II helicopters to enhance the police's security capacity for the upcoming 2010 Soccer World Cup event at the Airwing of the SA Police Service in Pretoria, Wednesday, 15 October 2008. Sapa. (iAfrica.com)
Live-fire cop fined Jul 13, 2009
Superintendent Kganane Tau was suspended after the incident at the police garage in Silverton, near Pretoria. The incident was sparked by a labour dispute and it is understood a disciplinary committee only ordered Kganane to pay a R500 fine. (iAfrica.com)
> ANC to back Niehaus? Jul 11, 2009
The party's comments followed an address by Niehaus to the National Press Club in Pretoria on Thursday. He addressed the media for the first time since his resignation in February when he departed as the party's spokesman amid allegations of fraud, lies and deceit. (iAfrica.com)
> Second chance for Carl? Jul 10, 2009
Niehaus was addressing journalists at the National Press Club in Pretoria. He resigned as the party's spokesman amid allegations of fraud, lies and deceit. (iAfrica.com)
> FF+ ire over name change Jul 9, 2009
A political solution for the Pretoria/Tshwane name dispute should be found to accommodate minority groups, Freedom Front Plus said on Wednesday. "The issue around the name of Pretoria is dragging along for many years now, and that alone is enough proof that the current one-sided approach by the ANC is not a solution," said Conrad Beyers, FF Plus councillor in the Tshwane metro ... "We need a mutually amicable solution that will solve the dispute once and for all. No solution is possible without... (iAfrica.com)
> 'We will strike until 2011' Jul 9, 2009
Work at the Gautrain site, a rail project that will enable passengers to travel between the government's headquarters in Pretoria and the country's largest city Johannesburg in just 42 minutes, also stopped. Transport was one of the problems experienced during the recent Confederations Cup, and while the project is not due to be completed before 2011 it should partially open to provide some relief during the World Cup. (iAfrica.com)
Burger back in action Jul 9, 2009
Burger was suspended after the Boks clinched the series against the Lions with a 28-25 win in the second Test in Pretoria last month. He was yellow carded in the first minute for the incident and later cited. (iAfrica.com)
16-month-old shot dead Jul 8, 2009
Article By: Wed, 08 Jul 2009 09:29 A 16-month-old baby was shot dead during a robbery in Eersterust, Pretoria, police said on Wednesday. Captain Johannes Maheshu said two gun-wielding men, aged between 20 and 26, broke a window to gain entry into the house in Eeinheid's Place in the early hours of Tuesday morning. (iAfrica.com)
Ex-minister up for theft Jul 8, 2009
He was allegedly caught driving a new grey Ford Bantam bakkie that went missing from a motor dealership in Centurion, outside Pretoria. "The security guard arrived at work at 10am yesterday [Monday] and found the bakkie missing. A case of car theft was immediately opened at the Centurion police station.". (iAfrica.com)
Metals knock JSE Jul 7, 2009
Cement manufacturer Pretoria Portland Cement was down 2. 50 percent to 29. (iAfrica.com)
South Africa: Zuma Wants Judiciary Transformed Jul 7, 2009
Pretoria President Jacob Zuma has called on the country's top judges to help speed up the process of the transformation of the judiciary. "The constitution lays down an important foundation for a democratic society in which various cultural and linguistic communities are bound by one common objective of building a nation united in its diversity. "When we speak about judicial transformation, we are doing so to promote the implementation of provisions of the constitution, as transformation is... (allAfrica.com)
> These Boks are regressing Jul 7, 2009
We managed to secure the series in Pretoria, but that comes down to the players, not the coaching staff. Experience won the day in the first two Tests, but with a first-ever whitewash on the cards, the management again fluffed their selections by choosing to experiment instead of pushing on. (iAfrica.com)
'Fake crime' costs cops Jul 7, 2009
Police are still trying to determine the financial costs involved in the search for a Pretoria woman, who was later found with her lover in Springs, on the East Rand. The woman was released on R1000 bail on Friday and will appear in court later this month. (iAfrica.com)
Government plans new R9.3bn rail line Jul 7, 2009
A multibillion-rand commuter rail line between Pretoria and Siyabuswa in Mpumalanga was being planned by the Department of Transport, spokesman Sam Monareng said on Friday. He said the department intended to spend more than R9. (Business Report, South Africa)
A shot in the dark Jul 6, 2009
Whether or not you agree with the 'change' in law, the fact remains that there would suddenly have been well over a million more (probably not-so-hardened) criminals on our crime-ravaged streets from midnight on 30 June 2009 had a Pretoria court ruling not provided a temporary reprieve. Indeed, the possibility of such a situation coming about certainly cannot be ruled out. (iAfrica.com)
Vickery praises triumphant Boks Jul 6, 2009
Speaking after the Lions salvaged their tour with a 28-9 win in the final Test in Johannesburg at the weekend, Vickery admitted to having a bitter-sweet taste over the win - which equalled the 19-point margin set by the Lions in Pretoria in 1974. Having made his Lions Test debut against the Wallabies in 2001, Vickery made his second Lions tour on the trip to South Africa to take his Lions caps to six - to go with his 73 England caps. (iAfrica.com)
O'Connell satisfied Jul 6, 2009
The Lions haven't won in Johannesburg since 1955 and they equalled the biggest winning margin - the 28-9 victory the Lions recorded in Pretoria in 1974. O'Connell, who was able to celebrate a superior try-count (7-5) and aggregate score (72-63) in the series to go along with the win on Saturday, said his team had to "dig deep" after going 0-2 down in the series. (iAfrica.com)
'Temporary reprieve' for gun owners Jul 6, 2009
More than one million South African firearm owners who have not yet re-applied for their licences were given a temporary reprieve by the High Court in Pretoria on Friday. Judge Bill Prinsloo granted an interim interdict to the SA Hunters and Game Conservation Association, declaring that firearm licences obtained under the old Arms and Ammunition Act would be deemed valid for the time being. (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)
Boy beats swine flu in South Africa Jul 6, 2009
He was discharged from a Pretoria hospital after two days and had been recovering at his family's home. The National Institute for Communicable Disease's Frew Benson says he now no longer has the virus. (iAfrica.com)
> Lions roar in Johannesburg Jul 5, 2009
The Lions haven't won in Johannesburg since 1955 and they equalled the biggest winning margin - the 28-9 victory the Lions recorded in Pretoria in 1974 ... As Lions captain Paul O'Connell said after the game, the tourists had played very good rugby in their two narrow defeats - 21-26 in Durban and 25-28 in Pretoria. (iAfrica.com)
> I'm no thug - Schalk Jul 4, 2009
Springbok flank Schalk Burger has finally broken his silence over his much-publicised facial massage on British and Irish Lions wing Luke Fitzgerald in the second Test in Pretoria last Saturday. Burger was banned for eight weeks for the incident in the first minute of South Africa's 28-25 win over the Lions at Loftus Versfeld - after the Bok flank was yellow carded for his actions. (iAfrica.com)
> Lions warn Boks Jul 4, 2009
Lions scrum coach Graham Rowntree said he gets the feeling South Africa think the tourists are "on the ropes", following their 25-28 second Test loss in Pretoria last Saturday. "I think they will try and whitewash us, try and make it 3-0," Rowntree told a media gathering, when questioned about what he expects from the Boks. (iAfrica.com)
Domestic chases robbers Jul 4, 2009
A domestic worker chased away two women attempting to rob the house where she works in Sinoville, north of Pretoria on Friday, police said. "Around 12pm the domestic worker found two women inside the house where she works. The unknown women were suspected to be robbers," said spokesperson Mirna von Benecke. (iAfrica.com)
Cars seized in syndicate bust Jul 4, 2009
Eight cars were seized on Friday in a vehicle theft syndicate bust in Pretoria, Gauteng police said. Responding to a tip-off, Pretoria police were led to a flat where they found a Toyota Tazz which was reported stolen as well as two other cars also believed to have been stolen, said Inspector Daniel Mavimbela ... Police then went to a house in Pretoria West where they found a Mazda and Toyota Corolla which had been reported as hijacked in Temba and Haga-Rankuwa, respectively. (iAfrica.com)
IRB called in on Botha ban Jul 4, 2009
The ban came after Lions prop Adam Jones injured his shoulder after Botha "cleaned out" a ruck in South Africa's 28-25 second Test win over the Lions in Pretoria last week. Gatland revealed that, during a meeting between the two management groups and the match officials, the issue of Botha's ban was raised. (iAfrica.com)
The final chapter Jul 3, 2009
Yes, both teams are showing significant changes from last week's brutal battle in Pretoria - the Boks have 10 changes and the Lions eight ... Most recent results: 2009: SA won 28-25, Pretoria 2009: SA won 26-21, Durban 1997: SA won 35-16, Johannesburg 1997: Lions won 18-15, Durban 1997: Lions won 25-16, Cape Town 1980: Lions won 17-13, Pretoria 1980: SA won 12-10, Port Elizabeth 1980: SA won 26-19, Bloemfontein 1980: SA won 26-22, Cape Town 1974: SA and Lions drew 13-13, Johannesburg 1974: Lions... (iAfrica.com)
> Div a disgrace - O'Driscoll Jul 2, 2009
The veteran Irish and Lions centre, O'Driscoll, will return home on Wednesday after being concussed when he knocked himself senseless with a head-high tackle on Bok replacement Danie Rossouw in the 25-28 loss in the second Test in Pretoria last Saturday - a result that saw the Boks take an unassailable 2-0 series lead against the Lions ... O'Driscoll suffered concussion during the Pretoria clash, ruling him out of the third Test at Ellis Park on Saturday. (iAfrica.com)
> De Villiers is a 'liar' Jul 2, 2009
De Villiers, who this week also described himself as a "God-given talent", told the media on two occasions that nobody in the Lions camp had congratulated him on South Africa's series victory following the 28-26 second Test victory in Pretoria last Saturday. When he was then asked, three times, at a media gathering on Tuesday if McGeechan shook his hand at any stage after the Test, the Bok coach's answer was an emphatic 'NO. (iAfrica.com)
Eskom gets massive hike Jul 2, 2009
14 cents, Nersa chairman Collin Matjila said in Pretoria. The increase will come into effect on 1 July. (iAfrica.com)
* Boks coach apologizes for comments on eye-gouging Jul 1, 2009
Burger was banned for eight weeks after being shown a yellow card and sinbinned during South Africas 28-25 victory over the British and Irish Lions in Pretoria on Saturday ... Meanwhile, the Boks are to appeal the two-week ban Bakkies Botha received for a dangerous charge on Adam Jones in Pretoria. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Bakkies to know fate on Thursday Jul 1, 2009
The incident took place in the fourth minute of the second half during South Africa's 28-25 win in the second Test against the Lions in Pretoria and resulted in Lions prop Adam Jones leaving the field with a shoulder injury. He was suspended for two weeks, effective until Saturday, July 11. (iAfrica.com)
Judge blasts tow trucks Jul 1, 2009
Article By: Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:28 There is an apparent lack of control and ethics in the towing industry, the High Court in Pretoria said on Tuesday. "...What seems to be a problem in the industry is that there does not seem to be any control and there are no ethics," Judge Moses Mavundla said. (iAfrica.com)
> Take it on the chin - Div Jul 1, 2009
In fact the Lions camp, as well as the large British and Irish media contingent, have focussed on the allegations that Burger eye-gouged wing Luke Fitzgerald in the first minute of last Saturday's 28-25 Bok victory in Pretoria. Burger has since been banned for eight weeks for "an act contrary to good sportsmanship" by making contact with the face in the eye area of Fitzgerald. (iAfrica.com)
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Bekker doubtful for Boks Jun 30, 2009
Bekker injured his knee in coming on as a replacement in the Springboks' series-clinching 28-25 win over the Lions in Pretoria at the weekend. He has gone to see a specialist and a call on his availability will be made later in the week. (iAfrica.com)
> Schalk hit with big ban Jun 30, 2009
His most likely replacement, Danie Rossouw, could be out with concussion after leaving the field on a mobile stretcher in Pretoria at the weekend ... The Bok duo cited by New Zealanders Steve Hinds for foul play in South Africa's 28-25 win over the Lions in Pretoria at the weekend - a result that gave the Boks an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. (iAfrica.com)
Muller answers Bok SOS Jun 30, 2009
The Sharks lock will replace lanky Western Province second row forward Andries Bekker, who tore cartilage in his knee during last Saturday's series-clinching 28-25 second Test win over the British and Irish Lions at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria ... Team doctor Craig Roberts confirmed that centre Jean de Villiers and scrumhalf Fourie du Preez saw shoulder specialist Thys de Beer in Pretoria on Monday and had been cleared for selection ahead of Saturday's final showdown. (iAfrica.com)
Bok team delayed Jun 30, 2009
De Villiers was scheduled to name the side on Tuesday, as is the Bok custom, but the public will now have to wait another couple of days to find out if he is going to make any changes to the side that recorded a series-clinching 28-25 win over the Lions in Pretoria last Saturday ... Other injury concerns include centre Jean de Villiers and scrumhalf Fourie du Preez, who both saw shoulder specialist Thys de Beer in Pretoria on Monday. (iAfrica.com)
Lions lose two props Jun 29, 2009
Lions team doctor James Robson said Jenkins suffered a cracked cheekbone in the 25-28 loss to the Springboks in Pretoria at the weekend ... Both props underwent surgery in Pretoria on Saturday night. (iAfrica.com)
De Villiers defends Burger Jun 29, 2009
Springbok coach Peter de Villiers left a media ensemble at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday stunned, when he suggested flank Schalk Burger should not have been carded for his act of eye gouging in the 28-25 Test victory over the British and Irish Lions. Burger was yellow carded in the first minute of the series-clinching Test - which gave the Boks an unassailable 2-0 lead, with just the Ellis Park encounter next week remaining. (iAfrica.com)
