Defender Booth said that it was a big confidence booster for South Africa to see the USA beating Spain, while midfielder Pienaar says they've learned much from losing to Brazil ... Steven Pienaar has admitted that even though it was a shame for South Africa to lose to Brazil in the Confederations Cup semi-final, it was a "great learning experience"....
A Unique Excursion: Experience it All
The Examiner
The Examiner
Do you like lush green forests? Do you enjoy unspoiled beaches? How do you feel about pristine deserts? If you want to take a trip that will enlighten all of your senses and allow you to experience all types of...
South Africa: Strikers Weigh Offer
The New York Times
The New York Times
JOHANNESBURG — Hundreds of thousands of striking nurses, teachers and other public employees on Tuesday considered the government’s sweetened offer of a 7.5 percent pay raise, which is double the inflation...
Tensions between media and ANC on display in South Africa
The Christian Science Monitor
The Christian Science Monitor
Johannesburg, South Africa I had the rather dubious pleasure of attending a discussion on the matter of the proposed media appeals tribunal and Protection of Information Bill at the University of Johannesburg. Let me...
Mobile Phone Banking Comes to South Africa. Will It Work?
The Christian Science Monitor
The Christian Science Monitor
Johannesburg, South Africa About half of South Africa’s citizens don’t have bank accounts. Nearly 40% are either unemployed or work informal jobs paid in cash. So how do they pay their bills? How do they send cash to...
Creative Gadgets Dominate Maker Faire Africa
Fast Company
Fast Company
Creative Gadgets Dominate Maker Faire Africa BY Ariel SchwartzToday The U.S.-based iterations of Maker Faire, annual celebrations of all things DIY (we attended Maker Faire Bay Area), are famous for their...
Artificial corneas restore sight for the first time
The Daily Telegraph
The Daily Telegraph
Artificial corneas grown in the laboratory have been transplanted into patient's eyes for the first time in an operation that offers hope to millions of partially sighted people. The new technique involves growing human...

