FIFA is investigating claims that Mexico fans chanted anti-gay slurs during its opening match against Cameroon. FIFA says “disciplinary proceedings were opened against Mexico for improper conduct of spectators” last Friday in Natal. The same chants were heard during the television broadcast of Mexico’s second match against Brazil in Fortaleza on Tuesday. FIFA President Sepp … Read more
From Solidarity:  The urgent interdict that trade union Solidarity obtained today against Continental Tyres to stop the company’s unfair retrenchment process is not merely a small victory, but is in fact a larger victory in the struggle against the marginalisation of minority trade unions in the workplace, the union says. Solidarity was granted an urgent … Read more
NELSPRUIT (Reuters) – Wales’ determination to match the muscle of South Africa has seen coach Warren Gatland make two changes to his pack for the second test at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on Saturday. The Welsh were second-best in all departments during their 38-16 loss in the first test in Durban last weekend, but Gatland … Read more
Vicente del Bosque clearly had other things on his mind after Spain’s elmination from the 2014 World Cup and the Spanish coach nearly boarded the Chile team bus after his side’s 2-0 loss to the South Americans. @alechogg Each nation feels superior to other nations. That breeds patriotism – and wars. »Dale Carnegie — Uncle … Read more
EP Kings coach Carlos Spencer wants nothing less than a win over the Bulls when the two sides meet in a Super Rugby friendly on Friday. “Whatever team the Bulls put out, it will be a competitive unit and we are definitely targeting a win to build our confidence for the Currie Cup season,” Spencer … Read more
From SAPA Economic Freedom Fighters’ leader Julius Malema has turned Parliament into a circus, the Christian Democratic Party said on Thursday. “At the risk of giving the sensation-seeking Malema even more exposure, the CDP reacts with disgust to his disregard for parliamentary protocol,” leader Theunis Botha said in a statement. “In his maiden speech, reacting … Read more
From SAPA President Jacob Zuma should send the Private Security Industry Regulations Amendment Bill back to Parliament, the SA Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) said on Thursday. The provision in the bill requiring 51 percent domestic ownership of security companies had to be removed, CEO Neren Rau said in a statement. “SACCI calls on … Read more
From SAPA – A selection of quotes of Southern African interest “If they think they have enough evidence, then they should go ahead and prosecute me.” – DA MP and former NPA prosecutor Glynnis Breytenbach, responding to a report that she could be prosecuted for crimes including corruption and racketeering. “This court recommends that a … Read more
By JOHN LEICESTER The king is dead. The World Cup will have a new champion. And the Netherlands look increasingly like credible pretenders for that newly vacated crown. Just like France in 2002 and Italy in 2010, defending champion Spain is going home tail between its legs. Chile delivered the mortal blow to an uninterrupted … Read more
Maryan Aden Ali, a Somali mother of six living in the southern town of Hudur, has not had a proper meal since last month. “As we wake up in the morning, there is no food to have breakfast, forget lunch or dinner,” she says. “Goods like milk, water and medicines have almost disappeared from Hudur.” … Read more