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Locally designed robot can find trapped fire victims
... the University of KwaZulu-Natal's mechatronics and robotics research group, is a first in Africa and could put South Africa at the forefront of rescue technology. The prototype, launched in Durban, can withstand heat of up to 300C, climb over ... Comment?
Nasty knee injury fails to keep fan from big game
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... Cup in Cape Town next year. But with surgery due tomorrow afternoon, he said he might not be able to join him. "South Africa is a bit of a long haul." Comment?
Leave Mbeki alone, says Malema
The African National Congress Youth League would not allow former president Thabo Mbeki to be charged with genocide, ANCYL chief Julius Malema said on Monday. Comment?
Motoring mayhem in wet and misty KZN
Gallery: Truck leaves trail of distruction By Bronwyn Gerretsen and Siphilile Shelembe Wet and misty weather combined with negligent driving wrought havoc on KwaZulu-Natal's roads on Monday, with two people killed and 20 injured in more than 20 accidents. Comment?
So how many people are dead, exactly?
... big Aids numbers are good for business, innit?" He wrote that after failing to get a response from Statistics South Africa, he got hold of Medical Research Council (MRC) head Dr Debbie Bradshaw, who told him: "I don't know where the problem lies, ... Comment?
Dumisani sorry for 'disgusting' performance
By Botho Molosankwe The man accused of "butchering" the South African national anthem has blamed his poor performance on technical problems and French officials who wanted to "sabotage" his concert. Comment?
New Greenpeace chief has fought apartheid, poverty
An African has taken over as director of Greenpeace, bringing experience honed as a teenage opponent of white rule in South Africa and a network of powerful contacts to the battle against global warming. Comment?
Flower Steers Clear of Mind Games
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South Africa v England ODI Series Win Outright: England 2/1 Click here for Dave Tickner's Cricket365 blog Click here for latest cricket scorecards Click here for upcoming cricket fixtures Click here for more cricket news Andy Flower is determined not to be drawn into any mind games with South Africa, despite the hosts questioning several of ... Comment?
Malema springs to Mbeki's defence
... leaders to come in," said Malema about African leaders' tendencies to cling to power. We have refused that in South Africa." Malema said South Africa's struggle was not over. "As long as we do not have economic power, our vote means nothing," he ... Comment?
Shumie, Keke take Gaborone by storm
It was a night of song and dance on Saturday as Metropolitan Botswana hosted their first choir spectacular. Comment?
... in the 800 meters and became a national hero. Now her life is in tatters. For that, we can thank Athletics South Africa (the South African athletics federation), and the utterly backward way international track and field attempts to understand ... Comment?
An "impressive" search robot capable of going into concealed areas that firefighters and rescue teams cannot enter was unveiled in Durban on Monday. Comment?
Seven in the dock after double murder
Seven people appeared in the Sabie Magistrate's Court on Monday in connection with the murder of Leon Steyn and his wife Hetta Steyn next to their guesthouse in October, Mpumalanga police said. Comment?
Do not pack away that winter wardrobe or swap your cappucino for iced coffee just yet, as it looks as if a cold week lies ahead for parts of South Africa. Comment?
News flashes - November 17, 2009
MXit clue to robbers' number being up Two robbers were arrested after the number of a cellphone they allegedly stole was spotted by its owner on MXit, it was reported yesterday. Comment?
... antipathy toward Israel . In 2001 she attended theA United Nations' World Conference Against Racism (in Durban, South Africa), even after the U.S.A had withdrawnA most of its diplomatic participation once it became apparent that the gathering would ... Comment?
Foreign telecoms support firms eye Nigerian market By Marcel Mbamalu, who was in Cape Town, South Africa E QUIPMENT vendors, suppliers and solutions providers from the United States of America and the United Kingdom who made appreciable presence at the just concluded 2009 AfriCom Conference and Exhibition in Cape Town, South Africa have indicated ... Comment?
... Centurion. ABOVE: Andy Flower is staying cool By Rodney White 0 ) ENGLAND coach Andy Flower has straight-batted South Africa's stinging criticism of his side ahead of their one-day showdown. Andrew Strauss' side face South Africa A today in ... Comment?
Stories take sting from our folly
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... and in the process struck up a close friendship with Paul. In a moment of madness during a post-season trip to South Africa we agreed to open a shop that would sell replica kit and other soccer accessories, a business that was flourishing in the UK. ... Comment?
Schalk in doubt for Italy clash
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Springbok coach Peter de Villiers will give key forwards Schalk Burger and Bismarck du Plessis until Thursday to overcome rib injuries before calling for replacements. Comment?