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ANC whistle-blower killed

Source: News 24

Nelspruit :: South Africa | about 12 hours ago | Sports News

A senior African National Congress official who reportedly blew the whistle on alleged corruption in a 2010 construction project was shot dead at his Nelspruit property on Sunday evening. Captain Philip Fakhude and Mbombela municipality communications officer Bessie Pienaar.

Cipriani can learn from gridiron, says coach Callard

Source: The Scotsman

Cape Town :: South Africa | about 9 hours ago | Sports News

Jon Callard believes Danny Cipriani needs to look towards American Football in a bid to eradicate the charge-downs which are blighting his game. On Sunday, Cipriani, 21, had two attempted clearances blocked against Harlequins, the second of which was charged...

Rains add to Zimbabwe cholera fears

Source: ITN

Harare :: Zimbabwe | about 12 hours ago | Sports News

A cholera epidemic that has killed more than 1,600 people in Zimbabwe could get worse as the rainy season peaks. The World Health Organisation said last week that cholera had killed 1,608 people of 30,365 reported cases and the infection...

Alonso unhurt in Kenyan plane incident

Source: The Times Of India

Malindi :: Kenya | about 18 hours ago | Sports News

Renault's double Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso has had to delay his return from holidays in Kenya after being involved in a minor plane incident, the team said on Monday. A spokeswoman said the Spaniard and his family were...

Cecafa wins for Tanzania, Rwanda

Source: BBC

Zanzibar :: Tanzania | 1 day ago | Sports News

Tanzania's Taifa Stars went into their game against Zanzibar needing a win to have any hopes of progressing in this 10-team tournament. They duly responded and snatched a 2-1 win over their neighbours at Kampala's Nakivubo Stadium, thanks to goals...

Burundi snatch draw with Zambia

Source: BBC

Lusaka :: Zambia | 1 day ago | Sports News

The result puts Burundi on four points, one behind leaders Zambia, with a game in hand. The fancied Chipolopolo were heading towards the win they needed to qualify through to the semi-finals, but were denied by a last-gasp strike from...

Alves double enough to sink brave Barrow

Source: The independent

Boro :: Botswana | 2 days ago | Sports News

The FA Cup has not been the kindest to Barrow down the years. Back in 1972 they lost their Football League status to Hereford, thanks in no small measure to the Southern Leaguers' famous third-round replay victory against Newcastle and...

AFA: Aztecs cruise at Clune Arena

Source: Denver Post

Afa :: Nigeria | 1 day ago | Sports News

Aztecs cruise at Clune Arena Failing to heat up their home, the Falcons shoot only 32 percent in the MWC opener. Denver Post wire services Posted: 01/04/2009 12:30:00 AM MST rebound on each of the misses and scored on two of...

Scuffle mars EB-Bagan tie

Source: Telegraph India

Buchanan :: Liberia | 2 days ago | Sports News

Trouble began in the 73rd over of the East Bengal innings when Ritam Porel (20) was bowled by Ritam Kundu. Porel, who was taking his own time to walk out of the ground, got into an altercation with Bagan captain...

Boks withstand late Welsh charge

Source: Daily Mail & Guardian

Villiers :: South Africa | about 1 month ago | Sports News

World champions South Africa withstood a late onslaught to beat Wales 20-15 in their opening autumn international at the Millennium Stadium here on Saturday. The Springboks, boasting eight of their 2007 World Cup final-winning team, scored two tries through Adrian...