Gadaffi’s deal with the West is designed to put him back into the world market, rather than bring justice to the victims of the terrorist attacks he is paying for. Even as the UN prepares to lift sanctions against Libya, Gadaffi has not complied with all the conditions laid down when the sanction were imposed 11 years ago.

The inquiry into alleged racism in South African rugby has been postponed until early next year to allow the Springboks to prepare for the World Cup, and Springbok coach Rudolf Straeuli and manager Gideon Sam have apologised for the manner in which they handled the Geo Cronje race issue.

Australian players on Wednesday unveiled plans to wear a
commemorative Wallaby jersey and hold a memorial match to honour
the victims of last year’s Bali bombings at the Rugby World Cup.

Kaizer Chiefs turned in a scintillating performance to gun down
Black Leopards 5-0 at Ellis Park on Tuesday night thanks to a
stunning hattrick from John ”Shoes” Moshoeu.

A four-year-old Iraqi boy has been killed in a suicide bombing that also wounded more than 50 people in the northern city of Arbil in Iraq. Most of the victims were women and children.

While acknowledging that he is proud of the South African cricket side’s exploits in England, national coach Eric Simons has nevertheless insisted that he is far from satisfied. The South Africans returned to a rapturous welcome at the Johannesburg International Airport on Tuesday.

Former Springbok communications manager Mark Keohane says he is disappointed that the King probe into his claims of racism in the Bok camp has been postponed, but former judge Edwin King feels the postponement is a good idea.

Labour Minister Membathisi warned on Wednesday that his department could take legal action against companies that do not meet a deadline of October 1 for the submission of employment equity reports.

Australian Rugby Union chief executive John O’Neill is to demand South Africa probe new allegations of biting by Springbok forward Bakkies Botha. According to O’Neill, fresh material regarding the biting incident has surfaced via former Boks media manager Mark Keohane.