South Africa

S.Africa's ANC vows change as Zuma exit looms

Johannesburg - Muslimchronicle

South Africa's ruling ANC party said Saturday that it "must act decisively" to rebuild its reputation, as local media reported that President Jacob Zuma could soon be forced to leave office. Zuma has been under growing pressure to resign since he was replaced as head of the African National Congress (ANC) in December by his deputy Cyril Ramaphosa. Zuma's presidency has been engulfedRead more

Paisley hails caddie wife after SA Open win

Johannesburg - Muslimchronicle

of England defied the odds near Johannesburg on Sunday to win the South African Open, his maiden European Tour triumph, then hailed his wife for her starring role as his caddie. The 31-year-old carded a six-birdie final-round 66 at sun-drenched Glendower Golf Club for a total of 267 and a three-stroke victory over Branden Grace of South Africa, whoRead more

India's Pandya defies South African bowlers

CAPE TOWN - Muslimchronicle

Hardik Pandya went on a thrilling counter-attack to halt South Africa´s progress on the second day of the first Test against India at Newlands on Saturday. Thanks largely to Pandya, who made 81 not out off 68 balls. India were 185 for seven at tea in reply to South Africa´s first innings of 286. India had been in deep troubleRead more

18 dead, 254 injured as South Africa train slams into truck

Kroonstad - Muslimchronicle

A passenger train smashed into a truck at a level crossing in South Africa on Thursday, killing at least 18 people, injuring 254 and throwing several carriages off the rails. Flames ripped through the twisted wreckage and choking black smoke rose into the air as desperate passengers clambered out of the train travelling from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg to escapeRead more

Johannesburg suffocates in shadow of mine dumps

Johannesburg - Muslimchronicle

"Look at my spinach. That is the sand from the mine. The yellow one in the soil -- it's destroying everything," said Thabo Ngubane as he tended his small allotment in Soweto. In Johannesburg tens of thousands of poor South Africans like him spend their lives in the shadow of vast mine dumps, exposing them to toxic substances like arsenic, lead and uranium.Read more

Batting star friends Kohli, De Villiers face off

Cape Town - Muslimchronicle

Virat Kohli' rivalry with fellow batting star AB de Villiers is likely to provide a compelling side-show in the three-Test series between South Africa and India starting at Newlands on Friday. "It's not like only two guys are playing in this series," said Kohli, playing things down when asked about De Villiers, his Royal Challengers Bangalore teammate in the IndianRead more

Selection challenge for South Africa

Port Elizabeth - Muslimchronicle

Selection is likely to be South Africa's biggest challenge ahead of their one-off day-night Test against Zimbabwe, starting at St George's Park on Tuesday. Zimbabwe are unlikely to stretch the home side but South Africa, ranked second in Test cricket, will want to establish their best XI in this four-day Test ahead of a three-match series against India, starting inRead more

De Villiers says ready for Zimbabwe, India Tests

Port Elizabeth - Muslimchronicle

South Africa's batting icon AB de Villiers says his near two-year Test break has enabled him to prepare thoroughly for his comeback in a one-off day-night Test against Zimbabwe, starting on Tuesday. "I've had a great pre-season, which I haven't had for 13 years," he said in an interview with South Africa's Sunday Times newspaper. The big challenge for De VilliersRead more

Birmingham to be named 2022 Commonwealth Games hosts

Durban - Muslimchronicle

Birmingham is set to be announced as the host of the 2022 Commonwealth Games after Durban was stripped of the event in March, according to reports Wednesday. The Games were originally awarded to Durban in 2015 but the South African city had the event taken away for financial reasons. That led to a shortened bidding contest that came down toRead more

Counting underway in S.African ANC leadership vote: statement

Johannesburg - Muslimchronicle

Counting started Monday after nearly 5,000 delegates from South Africa's ruling ANC party cast secret ballots to choose their next leader, a statement said, after repeated delays to the vote. "We can now confirm that counting of votes has started," the ANC said in a statement sent to journalists. The result was expected later Monday.Read more