RECENT NEWS IN SOUTH AFRICA

Mines minister warns on job cuts

The chances of job cuts at South African mines owned by the three largest platinum producers are rising as parties fail to resolve a pay dispute that’s crippled operations for 20 weeks, the mineral resources minister said.

SA film makes splash at Spanish fest

 An Eastern Cape-based documentary titled ‘Waterless Flower’ has reached the final of a Spanish film festival, production company Ripple Effect said on Tuesday.

“Recently we received an e-mail informing us that the film has been selected as a finalist - chosen among entries from across the world,” director Twiggy Matiwana said in a statement.

"I will win US Open", said Mickelson

Phil Mickelson not only believes he's going to win the US Open, he believes he's going to win more than one.

He just wouldn't say whether it would be this year.

Pinehurst No. 2 holds an emotional connection for Mickelson for a couple of reasons. It was the first of his record six runner-up finishes in the US Open, and his first child was born the day after Payne Stewart made a 15-foot par putt on the 72nd hole to beat him by one shot. What gets overlooked is that Mickelson tied for 33rd and was 12 shots behind when the US Open returned to Pinehurst No.