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FIFA Calls For An "Extraordinary" Meeting In Light Of Controversy

Sepp Blatter, the President of the world soccer governing body FIFA has called for an "extraordinary" meeting of FIFA's Executive Committee "due to recent events in the world of football." In a statement released on its website today, FIFA said "incidents at the play-offs for...

U.S. Embassy Shuts Down Facilities in South Africa

UPDATE: All US government facilities will remain closed on Wednesday for a second day.  They will also be closed Thursday, September 24, 2009 for Heritage Day, a South African National holiday. Sharon...

Inhaling Impure Air

People that pass much time in the open air and particularly in pure air are said to have the most brilliant complexions and are among the healthiest of people. Hence fresh pure air is the best cosmetic. The high flying birds and birds that pass their time in pure atmosphere...

Pilot whales shot near Cape Town, rescuers couldn't save them

About 35 of the pilot whales that had beached near Cape Town, had to be shot after they became too weak and too distressed to be rescued."Authorities shot dozens of exhausted whales that beached on a shore near...

Four die in Cape Town backpacker blaze

By Miriam MannakA massive fire that erupted in a backpackers hostel in the heart of Cape Town has killed four people and has injured at least seven travelers. Most guests were African residents, who were in town to...

Hyderabad Deccan Chargers vs Mumbai Indians - IPL Highlights

Both the teams will again compete against each other here at Centurion Park tonight at 8:00 PM IST in South Africa. Both the teams are balanced in this tournament are in Top 4 position of the table. The quality...

ANC wins elections but loses 2/3 majority

By Miriam Mannak As expected, the African National Congress (ANC) has secured its position as South Africa's ruling party for the next coming five years. However, it has not managed to win an outright 2/3 majority...

South Africa votes in 2009 presidential elections

By Miriam MannakFive years after the last presidential elections and exactly fifteen years after Apartheid was abolished, South Africans across the country are voting once again.It is busy at the community centre...

Royal Challengers vs Hyderabad Deccan Chargers Video Highlights

"Teams: Bangalore Royal Challengers (From): Jesse Ryder, Robin Uthappa(w), Jacques Kallis, Kevin Pietersen(c), Rahul Dravid, Virat Kohli, Balachandra Akhil, Praveen Kumar, Vinay Kumar, Dale Steyn, Anil Kumble, Abhmanyu Mithun, Bharat Chipli, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Cameron...

Royal Challengers vs Hyderabad Deccan Chargers Live Score

"Ground Reality and Pitch: This will be the fifth match played at Newlands, and the ground remains a delight for players and spectators alike - provided the rains don't come down. The overcast conditions that have prevailed in South Africa have helped bowlers emerge from...

4th Match - Deccan Chargers vs Kolkata Knight Riders Live Score

"Player form guideDeccan: Gibbs is coming off a spanking century and an 82 in the last two ODIs against Australia, and the fact that those runs came in similar conditions makes him the best bet for Deccan. Most of...

3rd Match - Delhi Daredevils vs Kings XI Punjab Live Score

" Player form guide Delhi: Sehwag and Gambhir were in explosive form during India's tour of New Zealand, de Villiers had a successful summer against Australia and Vettori was steady as ever for New Zealand during...

2nd Match - Bangalore Challengers vs Rajasthan Royals Live Score

  About Teams: " Players to be Watch Out Yusuf Pathan: The older Pathan has shown the world why he is made for the shortest format of the game. Pathan seeks to hit every ball out of the ground and usually...

IPL 1st Match - Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians Live Score

Preview :"Last Season we witnessed many dramas and entertainment.  Here there will be no restriction on cheer leaders as well hoping best not to have Slapping Drama. But horse mouth cannot be sat quiet and...

Cartoon on M&G website

I think the latest cartoon on www.mg.co.za (14 April 09) is extremely distasteful, disgusting and totally uncalled for. Shapiro has gone too far this time. He depicts a women being crucified, which is extremely offensive to me as a born again Christian. I don't think...

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