Jet crashes during South Africa air show (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
A civilian pilot was killed when his fighter jet crashed shortly before he was to participate in an air show in South Africa Saturday, an air force official said.
“Bring on South Africa” says Neill (Adelaide Now)
SOCCEROOS skipper Lucas Neill has declared “bring on South Africa” after his side produced a reminder how deep they can dig when it counts to move to the verge of Asian Cup qualification.
Norwegian royals will not meet Mandela during South Africa trip (EARTHtimes.org)
Oslo – Norwegian King Harald and Queen Sonja are not expected to meet with the increasingly frail former South African president Nelson Mandela during a state visit to South Africa later this month, reports said Thursday. The royals had hoped to pay …
South Africa steps up anti-child porn war ahead of World Cup (People’s Daily)
By Martin Williams and Li Jianmin South Africa has radically stepped up its efforts to combat the sexual exploitation of children as the country prepares to host the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup, South African Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Malusi Gigaba said at a conference in Pretoria on Saturday. Measures include tough new legislation to fight the scourge, and Africa’s first internationally …
Oldham’s Furman chasing South Africa World Cup place (tribalfootball.com)
Oldham Athletic midfielder Dean Furman is chasing a place in South Africa’s World Cup squad. read more
South Africa 0-0 Japan: Parreira can’t inspire (ESPN Soccernet.com)
The return of coach Carlos Alberto Parreira and striker Benni McCarthy failed to inspire World Cup hosts South Africa in a goalless draw with Japan on Saturday.
South Africa v England (Sporting Life)
Alastair Cook will captain England in the second Twenty20 international against South Africa at Centurion today after regular skipper Paul Collingwood was ruled out due to a stiff back.
South Africa: Where the wild things are (Daily Telegraph)
On a drive through ravishing landscapes Jonathan WynneJones gained a love for South Africa’s wildlife and wines.
South Africa 0 Japan 0 – international friendly result (Reuters via Yahoo! Sports)
South Africa 0 Japan 0 – friendly international result on Saturday.
