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DA march clashes with COSATU during minimum wage march - Johannesburg

DA Leader Helen Zille, and DA Parliamentary Leader Lindiwe Mazibuko lead a march in Johannesburg to the COSATU House office where they were awaited...

by Jordi Matas in South Africa on 15/05/2012

Business

Jacob Zuma speaks at the University of Johannesburg - Soweto

President Jacob Zuma speaks at a 2012 Soweto International conference on entrepreneurship and small business development at the University of...

by Jordi Matas in South Africa on 15/05/2012

Sports

Challis Wright takes part in London 2012 Paralympics Project

Challis Wright born in 1991, is a South African swimmer, and will represent his country during the Paralympics in London.

by Jordi Matas in South Africa on 14/05/2012

15/05/2012 - Jacob Zuma speaks at the University of Johannesburg - Soweto - South Africa - President Jacob Zuma speaks at a 2012...
14/05/2012 - Challis Wright takes part in London 2012 Paralympics Project - South Africa - Challis Wright born in 1991, is a South...
14/05/2012 - Tadhg Slattery takes part in London 2012 Paralympics Project - South Africa - Tadhg Slattery, born in 1971, is a...
14/05/2012 - Julius Malema at a media brief - Johannesburg - South Africa - Expelled ANCYL leader Julius Malema,...
12/05/2012 - Fishing trawler runs aground at First Beach in Clifton - Cape Town - South Africa - A Japanese trawler named Eihatsu Maru...
12/05/2012 - Japanese trawler runs aground at Clifton Beach - South Africa - South Africa - A Japanese trawler named Eihatsu Maru...
11/05/2012 - 'Secrecy Bill' picket outside parliament in Cape Town - South Africa - There are still problems in the current...
11/05/2012 - L.J. Van Zyl takes part in London 2012 Olympics Project - Pretoria - South Africa - Louis Jacob van Zyl, known as L.J. Van...
09/05/2012 - Craig Groenewald takes part in London 2012 Paralympics Project - SA - South Africa - Craig Groenewald, born in 1978, is a...

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Jacob Zuma speaks at the University of Johannesburg - Soweto

Business

Jacob Zuma speaks at the University of Johannesburg - S...

President Jacob Zuma speaks at a 2012 Soweto International conference on entrepreneurship and small business development at the University of Johannesburg in Soweto.
by Jordi Matas, on 15th of May 2012
DA march clashes with COSATU during minimum wage march - Johannesburg

Politics

DA march clashes with COSATU during minimum wage march ...

DA Leader Helen Zille, and DA Parliamentary Leader Lindiwe Mazibuko lead a march in Johannesburg to the COSATU House office where they were awaited by COSATU crowds. The protest ended u...
by Jordi Matas, on 15th of May 2012
Challis Wright takes part in London 2012 Paralympics Project

Sports

Challis Wright takes part in London 2012 Paralympics Pr...

Challis Wright born in 1991, is a South African swimmer, and will represent his country during the Paralympics in London.
by Jordi Matas, on 14th of May 2012
Tadhg Slattery takes part in London 2012 Paralympics Project

Sports

Tadhg Slattery takes part in London 2012 Paralympics Pr...

Tadhg Slattery, born in 1971, is a South African swimmer, and will represent his country during the Paralympics in London. He also represented South Africa at the 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004...
by Jordi Matas, on 14th of May 2012
Julius Malema at a media brief - Johannesburg

Politics

Julius Malema at a media brief - Johannesburg

Expelled ANCYL leader Julius Malema, Sindiso Magaqa (ANCYL Secretary General) and Floyd Shivambu (ANCYL Spokesperson) during a Media brief at the Gordon Institute of Business Science in...
by Jordi Matas, on 14th of May 2012
Japanese trawler runs aground at Clifton Beach - South Africa

Society

Japanese trawler runs aground at Clifton Beach - South ...

A Japanese trawler named Eihatsu Maru ran aground around 5.15am on 12 May 2012 in thick fog. 28 crew members and a dog were rescued. Overnight a failed attempt was made to pull the stri...
by Shayne Krige, on 12th of May 2012
Fishing trawler runs aground at First Beach in Clifton - Cape Town

Our World

Fishing trawler runs aground at First Beach in Clifton ...

A Japanese trawler named Eihatsu Maru ran aground around 5.15am with A 28 person crew, including a dog, who were rescued during an operation made difficult by a thick mist. The trawler ...
by Antonella Ragazzoni, on 12th of May 2012
'Secrecy Bill' picket outside parliament in Cape Town

Politics

'Secrecy Bill' picket outside parliament in Cape Town

There are still problems in the current Secrecy Bill, which need to be resolved before being approved. Dozens of protesters came out to demonstrate in front of Parliament to shed some l...
by Antonella Ragazzoni, on 11th of May 2012
L.J. Van Zyl takes part in London 2012 Olympics Project - Pretoria

Sports

L.J. Van Zyl takes part in London 2012 Olympics Project...

Louis Jacob van Zyl, known as L.J. Van Zyl, born on the 20th of July 1985, is a South African athlete specialized in the 400 metre hurdles, and he represented South Africa on the 2008 O...
by Jordi Matas, on 11th of May 2012
Jacques de Swardt takes part in London 2012 Olympics Project -Pretoria

Sports

Jacques de Swardt takes part in London 2012 Olympics Pr...

Jacques de Swardt, born on the 12th of August 1992, is a South African junior champion, and specializes on 200, 400 and 4x400m.
by Jordi Matas, on 8th of May 2012
Kurt Couto takes part in London 2012 Olympics Project - Pretoria

Sports

Kurt Couto takes part in London 2012 Olympics Project -...

Kurt Couto, born in Maputo on the 14th of May 1985, is a Mozambican athlete specialized in 400m hurdles, and already represented his country in the 2004 and 2008 Olympics.
by Jordi Matas, on 8th of May 2012
Wenda Theron takes part in London 2012 Olympics Project - Pretoria

Sports

Wenda Theron takes part in London 2012 Olympics Project...

Wenda Theron, born in Worcester in 1988, is an athlete specialized in 400 m hurdles and will represent South Africa in 2012 London Olympics.
by Jordi Matas, on 8th of May 2012
Khotso Mokoena takes part in London 2012 Olympics Project - SA

Sports

Khotso Mokoena takes part in London 2012 Olympics Proje...

Khotso Mokoena, born on the 6th of March 1985, is a South African athlete who specializes in the long jump and triple jump. He won the silver medal at the Beijing Olympics.
by Jordi Matas, on 8th of May 2012
Caster Semenya takes part in London 2012 Olympics Project - Pretoria

Sports

Caster Semenya takes part in London 2012 Olympics Proje...

Caster Semenya, born in the 7th of January 1991, is a South African middle-distance runner and world champion.
by Jordi Matas, on 8th of May 2012
Oscar Pistorius takes part in London 2012 Olympics/Paralympics Project

Sports

Oscar Pistorius takes part in London 2012 Olympics/Para...

Oscar Pistorius, born on the 22nd of November 1986 and he is a South African sprint runner, world record holder in the 100, 200 and 400 metres. He hopes to become the only person to com...
by Jordi Matas, on 8th of May 2012
Craig Groenewald takes part in London 2012 Paralympics Project - SA

Sports

Craig Groenewald takes part in London 2012 Paralympics ...

Craig Groenewald, born in 1978, is a South Africa parathlete, and specializes on 100m breaststroke and 200m freestyle, and will represent his country during the Paralympics in London. H...
by Jordi Matas, on 9th of May 2012
Pieter di Preez takes part in London 2012 Paralympics Project - SA

Sports

Pieter di Preez takes part in London 2012 Paralympics P...

Pieter du Preez, born in Johannesburg in 1980, is a South African parathlete, and specializes on 100m, marathon and handbike.
by Jordi Matas, on 9th of May 2012
Lucas Sithole takes part in London 2012 Paralympics Project

Sports

Lucas Sithole takes part in London 2012 Paralympics Pro...

Lucas Sithole is a South African wheelchair tennis player competing at men's quad division.
by Jordi Matas, on 2nd of May 2012
Kgothatso Montjane takes part in London 2012 Paralympics Project

Sports

Kgothatso Montjane takes part in London 2012 Paralympic...

Kgothatso Montjane is a South African wheelchair tennis player competing at women's singles.
by Jordi Matas, on 2nd of May 2012
Evans Maripa takes part in London 2012 Paralympics Project

Sports

Evans Maripa takes part in London 2012 Paralympics Proj...

Evans Maripa is a South African wheelchair tennis player competing at men's singles.
by Jordi Matas, on 2nd of May 2012

Reporters

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Greetings all I am looking

Submitted by PsychoLee on Mon, 29/03/2010 - 22:28.

Greetings all
I am looking for contacts or sites that can inform me when some newsworthy happenings are going on, I am interested in things like riots and protests and similiar.
Any help will be appreciated,
Thanks

I will be in Cape Town on

Submitted by Charel Schreuder on Tue, 16/03/2010 - 01:09.

I will be in Cape Town on 24/03/10. If there are any team members interested in getting together please contact me on googlephotographer@hotmail.co.uk

Hi team africa, I'll be

Submitted by Karolina on Mon, 08/03/2010 - 14:51.

Hi team africa,
I'll be travelling to Johannesburg next month and would love to get in touch with any SA contributors beforehand to exchange ideas, ask questions, get the lowdown, arrange a meetup and so on :)
Would be great to hear from you, either on here or through email at karolinatagaris at gmail.com
Happy snapping!

Its been announced that the

Submitted by Ed Hadfield on Thu, 30/07/2009 - 13:15.

Its been announced that the Municipal Workers Union have rejected the latest pay offer. The strikes and protests are set to continue. Pls send in reports and images!

Protests at the Green Point

Submitted by Wais B on Wed, 15/07/2009 - 10:52.

Protests at the Green Point Stadium (Cape Town) seem to follow the
pattern of starting at the stadium & then marching to the Parade bus
terminal.