21/10/2011 | Argentina

Argüello claims Great Britain is 'taking Argentine resources'

The Argentine Ambassador to the UN, Jorge Argüello, stated that Great Britain are taking Argentine resources, when he claimed the country is “illegally taking fish from Argentine waters” and that “they want to take the petrol and minerals,” during a conference in South Africa.

03/07/2012 | Argentina

Nelson Mandela’s daughter appointed South Africa’s ambassador to Argentina

Nelson Mandela's daughter Zenani has become South Africa's new ambassador to Argentina. The Argentine government has welcomed Zenani as the top official for the African country in Buenos Aires by stressing her appointment represented “South Africa’s recognition of Argentina’s importance.”

15/12/2012 | World

Nelson Mandela recovering after gallstone operation

Nelson Mandela, the 94-year-old former South African president and Nobel Peace laureate hospitalised with a lung infection, has successfully undergone a procedure to have gall stones removed, the South African government said today.

22/12/2012 | World

S.Africa's Mandela responding to treatment in hospital

Former South African president and anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela, who is 94, continues to respond to treatment two weeks after being taken to hospital, the government said.

26/12/2012 | World

Mandela discharged from hospital

Former South African President Nelson Mandela has been discharged from hospital, ending a nearly three-week stay during which he was treated for a lung infection and had surgery to remove gallstones, the government said today.

13/10/2012 | World

S.Africa police and protesters clash near mine shaft

South African police fired tear gas and rubber bullets at protesters hurling petrol bombs after a march on an Anglo American Platinum mine turned violent overnight, the latest sign of festering labour unrest.

02/11/2012 | World

South Africa admits Espora corvette could also be impounded

A month after the Libertad frigate was impounded, South African Foreign Affairs Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane confirmed that the Navy's Espora corvette moored at Cape Town could be retained over a lawsuit filed by vulture fund.

09/12/2012 | World

Nelson Mandela comfortable in hospital

Former South African president Nelson Mandela spent a second day in a Pretoria military hospital for medical tests and the government said the anti-apartheid leader's condition was comfortable.

20/04/2012 | World

South African President Zuma marries for sixth time

South Africa's polygamous President Jacob Zuma married for the sixth time, taking his long-time girlfriend Bongi Ngema as his newest bride and fourth current wife in a private ceremony at his rural home.

17/08/2012 | World

Mine 'bloodbath' shocks post-apartheid South Africa

The killing by police of more than 30 striking platinum miners in the bloodiest security operation since the end of white rule cut to the quick of South Africa's psyche, with people and the media questioning its post-apartheid soul.

22/08/2012 | World

Unrest spreads in violence-hit S.Africa mining belt

Labour unrest in South Africa's platinum belt spread today, raising concerns that anger over low wages and poor living conditions could generate fresh violence after 34 striking miners were shot dead by police last week.

14/01/2012 | World

First class graduates from Oprah's South Africa school

Talk show host Oprah Winfrey proudly saw the first class of girls from disadvantaged backgrounds graduate today from her US$40 million school in South Africa.

11/02/2012 | World

South African bank notes to bear Mandela's image

Nelson Mandela's face will feature on all South Africa's bank notes to honour the former president's role in fighting apartheid, President Jacob Zuma said on Saturday.

25/02/2012 | World

Mandela admitted to hospital in South Africa

Former South African president Nelson Mandela was admitted to hospital for treatment for a "long-standing abdominal complaint", the government said.

21/06/2011 | World

Michelle Obama meets Mandela in Africa

First Lady Michelle Obama paid a visit to former South African President Nelson Mandela today, kicking off her own symbolic trip to Africa by meeting one of the continent's most revered leaders.

18/07/2011 | World

South Africa celebrated Mandela's 93rd birthday

18/07/2011 | World

Life and times of Nelson Mandela

Former South African President Nelson Mandela turned 93. Here are key dates in his life.

02/02/2013 | Sports

Mali knock out hosts South Africa on penalties

Hosts South Africa were knocked out of the African Nations Cup when they lost a penalty shootout 3-1 to Mali after their quarter-final ended in a 1-1 draw after extra time today.

22/09/2012 | Sports

Three flyhalves, three fullbacks in expanded South Africa rugby squad

South Africa coach Heyneke Meyer named three flyhalves and a trio of fullbacks in an expanded 30-man squad today for two home Rugby Championship tests against Australia and New Zealand.

06/10/2012 | Sports

New Zealand romp past South Africa

World champions New Zealand scored 20 unanswered points in the second half with some potent counter-attacking to overcome South Africa 32-16 in their final Rugby Championship match in Soweto today.

31/01/2013 | Sports

Sterne leaves Westwood, O'Meara trailing in Dubai

South Africa's Richard Sterne fired a scintillating 10-under-par 62 in the Dubai Desert Classic first round today to overshadow a fine start to the season by world number eight Lee Westwood.

25/08/2012 | Sports

South Africa deny Los Pumas a remarkable victory

The mighty Pumas stood on the brink of a remarkable first victory over South Africa in their second Rugby Championship match today before the Springboks rallied to snatch a 16-16 draw.

27/08/2012 | Sports

SA coach laments 'lack of experience' against Pumas

South Africa's lack of experience was a major factor in their shock 16-16 Rugby Championship draw with Argentina at the weekend but coach Heyneke Meyer does not plan to make wholesale changes for upcoming tests against New Zealand and Australia.

02/09/2012 | Sports

South Africa recover to frustrate England

A seventh-wicket partnership of 40 runs between Robin Petersen and Dean Elgar helped South Africa salvage a score of 220-8 and leave the fourth one-day international finely balanced.

01/08/2012 | Sports

Argentina suffer second defeat in men's hockey

Pakistan, who has won the gold medal in three opportunities, defeated Argentina's national men's hockey team 2-0 in the match for the London 2012 Olympic Games' Group A.

07/08/2012 | Sports

Men's hockey: Argentina thrash South Africa, to fight for 9 place

Argentina's men's field hockey team achieved its first victory at London 2012 Olympic Games after defeating South Africa by 6-3 in the fifth and last round of the Group A.

18/08/2012 | Sports

South Africa defeat Pumas in Rugby championship debut

Zane Kirchner, Marcell Coetzee and Bryan Habana grabbed tries as South Africa defeated Argentina 27-6 at Newlands on Saturday in their opening match in the inaugural Rugby Championship.

08/11/2011 | Sports

Argentina to meet South Africa in new tournament debut

Argentina's Pumas will end the long wait for a place in a major annual competition when they make their debut away to South Africa in the opening fixture of the new Rugby Championship next August.

20/04/2012 | Sports

Semenya qualifies for London Olympics

Former world 800 metres champion Caster Semenya qualified for the London Olympics when she eased to victory in one minute 59.58 seconds at a Yellow Pages Series meeting.

29/07/2012 | Sports

Aymar leads Argentina's goal storm against South Africa

03/02/2011 | Sports

Dark days ahead for World Cup final venue

A South African premier league match set for Soccer City has been postponed because cable theft around the stadium has left the venue for last year's World Cup final without any power.

13/05/2011 | Sports

Pampas XV crowned Vodacom Cup champions

The Pampas XV, the B team of Argentina’s national rugby team Los Pumas, achieved its first cup at the Vodacom Cup in South Africa after beating the local team Blue Bulls for 14 to 9 in the final round.

24/10/2011 | Sports

Mutola to coach South Africa's Semenya

Former world 800 metres champion Caster Semenya has turned to two-lap great Maria Mutola to help her win Olympic gold in London next year, the South African said