JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The family of Nobel laureate Desmond Tutu says he is responding well to treatment for an infection after checking into a South African hospital two weeks ago. The family of the retired archbishop said in a statement Tuesday that the 84-year-old Tutu will undergo a small surgical procedure in Cape Town on Wednesday. The statement does not specify what kind of infection Tutu has. He was hospitalized several times last year. Tutu was an outspoken opponent of apartheid, South Africa’s former system of white minority rule, and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984. … [Read more...] about Nobel laureate Tutu marks 2 weeks in South Africa hospital
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South Africa’s Tutu said to be ‘jovial as usual’ in hospital
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa’s deputy president says he visited Nobel laureate Desmond Tutu in a hospital and found the retired archbishop to be “jovial as usual” while being treated for an infection. Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says the 84-year-old Tutu was in “high spirits” and discussed subjects including education and politics. Tutu says on Twitter that he told Ramaphosa “he looked beautiful considering his difficult job.” Tutu was readmitted to a Cape Town hospital Saturday, days after he left following three weeks of treatment. He has been treated for infections resulting from past treatment for prostate cancer. One of his daughters, Rev. Mpho A. Tutu van Furth, said Tuesday that he is “healing very well.” Desmond Tutu was an outspoken opponent of apartheid, South Africa’s former system of white minority rule. … [Read more...] about South Africa’s Tutu said to be ‘jovial as usual’ in hospital
South Africa rejects Donald Trump’s farm ‘seizure’ claims
The South African government slammed US President Donald Trump on Thursday after he tweeted that the country's land reform meant "farm seizures" and "the large scale killing of farmers." "South Africa totally rejects this narrow perception which only seeks to divide our nation and reminds us of our colonial past," the government wrote on Twitter. "South Africa will speed up the pace of land reform in a careful and inclusive manner that does not divide our nation," it added. Watch video 06:37 Share Land reform in South Africa Send Facebook Twitter google+ Whatsapp Tumblr linkedin stumble Digg reddit Newsvine Permalink https://p.dw.com/p/33KgB S Africa government seeks to allow land seizures Pompeo to probe 'large scale killings' The governing African National Congress plans to change the constitution to allow the expropriation of farms without compensation in a bid to redress unequal land ownership. Referring to the planned … [Read more...] about South Africa rejects Donald Trump’s farm ‘seizure’ claims
ECB keep ‘watching brief’ as chaos mounts at Cricket South Africa
1:25 PM GMTESPNcricinfo staffFacebookTwitterFacebook MessengerPinterestEmailprintThe ECB remain confident that that the forthcoming Test tour of South Africa will go ahead as planned, despite another day of administrative chaos that culminated in the suspension of Cricket South Africa's chief executive and the loss of the team's title sponsor after a 30-year association.England are set to announce their Test squad on Saturday, and are due to depart next week for a four-match series which begins with the first Test at Centurion on Boxing Day. Several potential members of England's party - including James Anderson, Mark Wood and Jonny Bairstow - are already in the country at a training camp in Potchefstroom.However, the rest of the squad will be flying into a febrile atmosphere, amid an ongoing stand-off between Cricket South Africa and its players over image rights that could yet escalate into strike action - although not, according to SACA, the players' association, during the England … [Read more...] about ECB keep ‘watching brief’ as chaos mounts at Cricket South Africa
Cricket South Africa Chief Executive Thabang Moroe Suspended Over Misconduct Allegations
Thabang Moroe has been suspended on allegations of misconduct. © [email protected] Cricket South Africa (CSA) announced on Friday that chief executive Thabang Moroe had been suspended on allegations of misconduct as the body faces a mounting crisis. Shortly before it was announced that Moroe had been suspended, the South African Cricketers' Association (SACA) called for the resignation of Moroe and the entire CSA board, while a major sponsor announced it would not renew its agreement, linking their withdrawal directly to events which have engulfed the governing body.It also followed a call by the Gauteng Lions, one of CSA's major provincial affiliates, for the resignation of Moroe and the board.Gauteng claimed the support of seven other affiliates, which would give those calling for change a majority on the 14-strong Members' Council, which in turn elects the board.CSA said in a statement that Moroe had been placed on "precautionary suspension" on full pay following reports … [Read more...] about Cricket South Africa Chief Executive Thabang Moroe Suspended Over Misconduct Allegations