South Africa | Descrier News

Browsing: South Africa

Sport

South Africa's Percy Montgomery against Samoa

How the Springboks became a symbol of hope in South Africa

The sight of Nelson Mandela in a Springbok shirt and Pienaar’s inclusive tone during the trophy presentation did more for nation-building than anything had up until that stage.

Science

The drawing found on silcrete stone in Blombos Cave

South Africa’s Blombos cave is home to the earliest drawing by a human

A new discovery adds to our existing understanding of Homo sapiens in Africa.

Africa

South Africa: Marikana tragedy must be understood against the backdrop of structural violence

Does Cyril Ramaphosa, former union leader, multi-millionaire former businessman and current deputy president of South Africa, have the blood of 34 striking mineworkers on his hands?

Africa

South Africa: Former tennis star Bob Hewitt convicted of rape

Former tennis champion Bob Hewitt has been convicted of rape and sexual assault by a South African court.

World

South Africa: Apartheid death squad commander “Prime Evil” granted parole

Death squad commander from apartheid-era South Africa Eugene de Kock has been granted parole after serving 20 years in prison.

1 2 3 … 5 Next