August 3, 2016

Obama Hails ‘Unprecedented Opportunities’ in Today’s Africa

On the eve of President Barack Obama’s 55th birthday, he was greeted in song with “Happy Birthday” Wednesday by about a thousand participants at this year’s Young African Leaders summit in Washington.Obama launched the Young African Leaders Initiative …

South Africa: Oosthuizen On Her Long Walk to the Games

Top South African 20-kilometre race walker Anel Oosthuizen, who qualified for the Rio Olympics with a national record, said she felt like she was ‘dreaming’ ahead of the biggest moment of her sporting career.The 21-year-old University of Johannesburg s…

South Africa’s Ruling Party Faces Stiff Challenge

South Africans voted Wednesday in local polls whose results could resound nationally and shake the long-time ruling party.The African National Congress has dominated national politics since Nelson Mandela ushered the party to power in 1994, but, under …

South Africa: Sharks Name Team to Face Pumas

Sharks head coach Robert du Preez has named his side to play the Pumas at Mbombela Stadium, with Keegan Daniel his captain.The Sharks boss said it was important his side started the Currie Cup season off with a win and that the Pumas should not be unde…

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