Microsoft today announced availability of Windows Azure in 48 new Countries - including South Africa!
In addition to availability in these new Geographies, a number of exciting new services were announced, including:
Check details here: http://blogs.msdn.com/b/windowsazure/archive/2012/06/06/announcing-new-windows-azure-services-to-deliver-hybrid-cloud.aspx
Be sure to view details and see demos of these new services during the Meet Windows Azure Event Thurs 7th June at 1pm PDT (10pm SA time).