South Africa

India, S. Africa most prone to Tsunami after-effects

Edinburgh, Feb. 27: India, S. Africa most prone to Tsunami after-effects

PM embarks on five-day visit to Nigeria, South Africa

New Delhi, Oct 14 : Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today embarked on a five-day visit to Nigeria and South Africa to take forward the bilateral relations with the two African countries.

Nelson Mandela announces ‘46664’ AIDS awareness concert

Washington, Oct 2 : Nelson Mandela, the former president of South Africa, has announced an international concert in Johannesburg to raise awareness about AIDS.

The event will be held on December 1st on the eve of World Aids Day to raise the profile of those with HIV/Aids across the globe.

"We are grateful that the City of Johannesburg has made it possible for 46664 to stage our first World Aids Day concert," E! Online quoted Mandela, as saying in a statement.

‘Stone Of The Century’ Unearthed

Cullinan StoneA South African mining company claimed to have discovered the world’s largest diamond, which is double the size of the current biggest known stone, the Cullinan.

Brett Jolly, a spokesman for the company, Two Point Five Construction, said the rough diamond - reportedly a 7,000-carat stone about the size of a coconut - had been transported under tight security to Johannesburg and deposited in a bank vault.

Sonia Visiting South Africa To Brighten Political Relations

Sonia GandhiNew Delhi: United Progressive Alliance (UPA) chairperson Sonia Gandhi will visit

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