News in South Africa
Zimbabwe declares national health emergencyZimbabwe declared a national emergency over a cholera epidemic and the collapse of its health care system, and state media reported on Thursday.
Dozens of sexual misconduct complaints against teachersTwenty-seven complaints of sexual misconduct against teachers were received by the South African Council of Educators between January and October.
New cable to slash internet, phone costsSA consumers can expect huge savings in telephone and internet costs in the next 12 to 18 months thanks to the launch of a second transatlantic cable.
Court suspends inner-city evictionThere were hugs and smiles in the Constitutional Court on Thursday when the court suspended evictions from a Johannesburg building.
Ghosts of DRC's battlefrontIf not by the gun, many in the DRC die from conflict-induced illnesses, preventable diseases or hunger in a resource-rich but shattered nation.
Govt task team to tackle rough year aheadA government task team will be established to handle the effects of the global economic crisis, Finance Minister Trevor Manuel announced on Thursday.
Firmer resources give JSE a boostThe JSE was up more than 3% at midday on Thursday, building on its earlier gains, helped by climbing resource stocks.
Pakistan vows to hunt Mumbai attack plottersUnited States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said in Islamabad on Thursday that Pakistan gave assurances that it would root out terrorism.
Herschelle Gibbs to enter rehab programmeSouth African cricketer Herschelle Gibbs will enter a month-long alcohol rehabilitation programme starting on Monday.
Business confidence ticks upBusiness confidence ticked up for the month of November, the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry said on Thursday.
Multibillion-rand plan to boost Vaal water supplyCabinet has approved plans to embark on R7,3-billion project to augment the Vaal river system, it was reported on Thursday.
SA believes Zim deal will be inked 'within days'SA expects Zimbabwe's rival political parties to ink a deal on a constitutional amendment within days, paving the way for a unity government.
Limpopo health dept waits on cholera resultsThe Limpopo health department is still awaiting results on whether the Nwanedzi River is contaminated with cholera bacteria.
