June 2012

Search for kidnapped aid workers in Somalia intensifies

Submitted by AA South Africa on Sat, 30/06/2012 - 10:20

Kenyan security forces are scoureing border regions with war-torn Somalia in the hunt for armed kidnappers who seized four aid workers from Dadaab.

Source: 
http://mg.co.za/article/2012-06-30-search-for-kidnapped-aid-workers-in-somalia-i...

Mohammed Morsi to be sworn in as president of Egypt

Submitted by AA South Africa on Sat, 30/06/2012 - 09:15

Egyptian president-elect Mohammed Morsi is set to be sworn in on Saturday as the country's first freely elected civilian president.

Source: 
http://mg.co.za/article/2012-06-30-mohammed-morsi-to-be-sworn-in-as-president-of...

World's fastest man becomes second best

Submitted by AA South Africa on Sat, 30/06/2012 - 08:48

Usain Bolt's honour of being The Fastest Man in the World was snatched away by Yohan Blake, the man they call "The Beast in Jamaica last night.

Source: 
http://mg.co.za/article/2012-06-30-worlds-fastest-man-becomes-second-best/

US and Russia the key to Syria talks in Geneva

Submitted by AA South Africa on Sat, 30/06/2012 - 07:52

Russia's desire to keep its last remaining ally in the Middle East collided head-long with the United States' desire to remove President Bashar Assad.

Source: 
http://mg.co.za/article/2012-06-30-us-and-russia-the-key-to-syria-talks-in-genev...

Much ado about nothing at ANC policy conference

Submitted by AA South Africa on Fri, 29/06/2012 - 22:01

The policies adopted at the 4th ANC policy conference propose nothing more than change through the continuity of current government policy.

Source: 
http://mg.co.za/article/2012-06-29-much-ado-about-nothing-at-anc-policy-conferen...

Dept Publishes Ambient Air Quality Standard

Submitted by AA South Africa on Fri, 29/06/2012 - 18:15

[BuaNews]
Pretoria -
The Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs Edna Molewa has published the National Ambient Air Quality Standard.

Source: 
http://allafrica.com/stories/201206291103.html

SA, Spain to Cement Relations

Submitted by AA South Africa on Fri, 29/06/2012 - 18:15

[BuaNews]
Pretoria -
South Africa and Spain are to advance bilateral, political and economic relations, among other things, when the two countries meet for their 8th annual consultations next week.

Source: 
http://allafrica.com/stories/201206291102.html

Petrol Price to Fall By 89 Cents

Submitted by AA South Africa on Fri, 29/06/2012 - 18:15

[BuaNews]
Pretoria -
The price of petrol is to decrease by 89 cents per litre, the Department of Energy announced on Friday.

Source: 
http://allafrica.com/stories/201206291101.html

Knysna Hotel Joins Hilton Worldwide

Submitted by AA South Africa on Fri, 29/06/2012 - 18:13

[SA Info]

One of South Africa's leading resorts, Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa, is set to join the luxury portfolio of Conrad Hotels & Resorts - part of the Hilton Worldwide brand - following the signing of a management agreement this week with resort owners, Alderney Establishment.

Source: 
http://allafrica.com/stories/201206291100.html

Archer, Laser Scientist En Route to London

Submitted by AA South Africa on Fri, 29/06/2012 - 18:13

[SA Info]

South Africa's team for the 2012 Olympic Games includes an unusual combination in archer Karen Hultzer and her coach, Johan Steyn, who is using his expertise in laser technology to prepare Hultzer for tackling the best exponents in her sport.

Source: 
http://allafrica.com/stories/201206291099.html