October 2009 - News

Boks: Clever and crackpot

A lot of people are sure to get “emotional” over the 37-strong Springbok touring squad named in Pretoria. Read More...

Published Sat, Oct 31 2009 7:25 PM by News24 Top Stories

Div: Tour make or break

Peter de Villiers has included nine new caps in his squad to tour Europe as part of his plan to keep the Boks at the top of world rugby. Read More...

Published Sat, Oct 31 2009 6:39 PM by News24 Top Stories

Chiliboy to lead midweek Boks

Blue Bulls hooker Chiliboy Ralepelle will lead the Springboks in their two midweek matches on their end of year tour to Europe. Read More...

Published Sat, Oct 31 2009 6:37 PM by News24 Top Stories

Fake 'cops' held

Two robbers who posed as policemen have been arrested by residents of Eldorado Park, Johannesburg police say. Read More...

Published Sat, Oct 31 2009 6:12 PM by News24 Top Stories

We're behind you - Zuma

Mitchell's Plain can count on the government's "full support" in its fight against gangs and drugs, says President Jacob Zuma. Read More...

Published Sat, Oct 31 2009 6:12 PM by News24 Top Stories

Blue Bulls plan victory parade

The Blue Bulls are planning a victory parade through the streets of Pretoria on Monday morning to show off their Currie Cup trophy. Read More...

Published Sat, Oct 31 2009 5:47 PM by News24 Top Stories

West 'still untrustworthy'

President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says Iran still finds it difficult to trust Western powers when it comes to talks, but that he also hopes the nuclear dialogue will continue. Read More...

Published Sat, Oct 31 2009 5:17 PM by News24 Top Stories

6 bodies found at rapist's home

Police in Cleveland have arrested a convicted rapist after they found six bodies at his house. Read More...

Published Sat, Oct 31 2009 5:16 PM by News24 Top Stories

2 die in ethnic violence

Officials in Kenya say two people have been killed and 15 others wounded in Nairobi's largest slum in violence fuelled by ethnic tensions. Read More...

Published Sat, Oct 31 2009 5:14 PM by News24 Top Stories

Year of the Tiger bad news

Next year, according to the Chinese calendar, is the Year of the Tiger, but conservationists say the omens are inauspicious for an animal on the brink of extinction. Read More...

Published Sat, Oct 31 2009 5:12 PM by News24 Top Stories

Tribute planned for 'Mama Afrika'

A special tribute to "Mama Afrika", Miriam Makeba, will take place in November, the department of arts and culture says. Read More...

Published Sat, Oct 31 2009 5:10 PM by News24 Top Stories

Nine new caps in Bok squad

The Springbok selectors have included nine new caps in the squad of 37 that will tour Europe in November. Read More...

Published Sat, Oct 31 2009 4:02 PM by News24 Top Stories

Madonna leaves Malawi

Airport and charity officials say pop diva Madonna has left Malawi after a visit with her family. Read More...

Published Sat, Oct 31 2009 3:44 PM by News24 Top Stories

'We won't compromise on Mandela'

Protesting Cosatu members have broken through a steel barrier and blocked off the main entrance of the Sun City resort to hand over a memorandum. Read More...

Published Sat, Oct 31 2009 3:41 PM by News24 Top Stories

Blue Bulls win Currie Cup

The Blue Bulls have added the Currie Cup title to their Super 14 trophy with victory over the Cheetahs at Loftus Versfeld. Read More...

Published Sat, Oct 31 2009 3:21 PM by News24 Top Stories