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4th June, 2013
29th May, 2013
Pak students find new solution to end loadshedding
Two Pakistani students have bagged silver medal in the world finals of the International Computer Projects Competition held in Romania by giving solution to end loadshedding.
Two Pakistani students have bagged silver medal in the world finals of the International Computer Projects Competition held in Romania by giving solution to end loadshedding.
12th April, 2013
Crime and vampires driving Nordic film boom
From arty documentaries to brooding crime stories, Nordic movies and T.V shows are enjoying an international boom.
From arty documentaries to brooding crime stories, Nordic movies and T.V shows are enjoying an international boom.
6th April, 2013
India drop Sehwag for Champions Trophy
India's selectors left out Virender Sehwag from a 30-man preliminary squad for the Champions Trophy in England.
India's selectors left out Virender Sehwag from a 30-man preliminary squad for the Champions Trophy in England.
31st March, 2013
Mandela treated for pneumonia, breathing ‘without difficulty’
Mandela's recent health troubles have triggered an outpouring of prayers but have also seen South Africans come to terms with the mortality of the revered Nobel Peace Prize winner.
Mandela's recent health troubles have triggered an outpouring of prayers but have also seen South Africans come to terms with the mortality of the revered Nobel Peace Prize winner.
14th March, 2013
Over quarter of South African schoolgirls HIV positive: minister
As many as 28 percent of South African schoolgirls are HIV positive, according to figures from the country's health minister.
As many as 28 percent of South African schoolgirls are HIV positive, according to figures from the country's health minister.
15th February, 2013
Sobbing Pistorius charged with girlfriend’s murder
Prosecutors said they would argue the shooting of Reeva Steenkamp was pre-meditated.
Prosecutors said they would argue the shooting of Reeva Steenkamp was pre-meditated.
14th February, 2013
Olympian Pistorius charged with ‘girlfriend’s murder’
Paralympic superstar Oscar Pistorius was charged with the murder of his girlfriend who was shot inside his home.
Paralympic superstar Oscar Pistorius was charged with the murder of his girlfriend who was shot inside his home.
31st January, 2013
Up to 300 people injured in South Africa train crash
The crash took place when a commuter train heading from the suburbs to the capital ploughed into a stationary train on the same track.
The crash took place when a commuter train heading from the suburbs to the capital ploughed into a stationary train on the same track.
22nd January, 2013
New Zealand clinch first series win in South Africa
A sublime unbeaten 145 by Kane Williamson led New Zealand to a 27-run victory over the Proteas.
A sublime unbeaten 145 by Kane Williamson led New Zealand to a 27-run victory over the Proteas.
22nd January, 2013
Philander named in SA squad for Pakistan Test
JOHANNESBURG: South African seamer Vernon Philander, who missed the last Test against New Zealand owing to a hamstring injury, has returned to the squad for the first cricket Test against Pakistan
JOHANNESBURG: South African seamer Vernon Philander, who missed the last Test against New Zealand owing to a hamstring injury, has returned to the squad for the first cricket Test against Pakistan
18th January, 2013
Average South Africa not good enough for Kirsten
“We would like to perform at a higher level than we have in one-day cricket,” Kirsten said.
“We would like to perform at a higher level than we have in one-day cricket,” Kirsten said.
11th January, 2013
Amla century puts South Africa in charge
Hashim Amla made 106 not out as South Africa reached 325 for four by the close of play.
Hashim Amla made 106 not out as South Africa reached 325 for four by the close of play.
8th January, 2013
Injured Philander out of second New Zealand Test
“Although he is responding to treatment received over the past few days, we feel it's unlikely that he'll recover in time.”
“Although he is responding to treatment received over the past few days, we feel it's unlikely that he'll recover in time.”
27th December, 2012
Mandela discharged from hospital: presidency
South Africa's ailing former leader Nelson Mandela was discharged from hospital on Wednesday after spending almost three weeks being treated for a lung infection.
South Africa's ailing former leader Nelson Mandela was discharged from hospital on Wednesday after spending almost three weeks being treated for a lung infection.
24th December, 2012
Mandela to spend Christmas in hospital
Nelson Mandela will spend Christmas Day in hospital, the South African government said on Monday, dashing hopes for a festive end to his longest stay in care since being released from prison in 1990.
Nelson Mandela will spend Christmas Day in hospital, the South African government said on Monday, dashing hopes for a festive end to his longest stay in care since being released from prison in 1990.
22nd December, 2012
New Zealand trounced in first match
South Africa sent New Zealand crashing to an eight-wicket defeat with 47 balls to spare in the first Twenty20 international at Kingsmead on Friday.
South Africa sent New Zealand crashing to an eight-wicket defeat with 47 balls to spare in the first Twenty20 international at Kingsmead on Friday.
21st December, 2012
Mandela’s condition was ‘serious’ but has improved: Zuma
Nelson Mandela's condition was serious when he was admitted to hospital 13 days ago, but the 94-year-old icon's health is improving, South African President Jacob Zuma said on Thursday.
Nelson Mandela's condition was serious when he was admitted to hospital 13 days ago, but the 94-year-old icon's health is improving, South African President Jacob Zuma said on Thursday.
5th December, 2012
South Africa look to build on Australia win
South Africa want to use their recent series win in Australia as a stepping stone to cement their position as the world's dominant test team and to build something “really special”.
South Africa want to use their recent series win in Australia as a stepping stone to cement their position as the world's dominant test team and to build something “really special”.
3rd December, 2012
Lillee questions commitment of Aussie quicks
“You don’t stop running, running is your game, running is fast bowling.”
“You don’t stop running, running is your game, running is fast bowling.”
