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  1. Locally designed robot can find trapped fire victimsRead the original story

    2 min ago | Sunday Times

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: Science / Technology, Robots, Kwazulu/Natal, South Africa, World News, Durban, South Africa

  2. Nasty knee injury fails to keep fan from big gameRead the original story w/Photo

    3 min ago | The Nelson Mail

    ... 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."

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  3. Leave Mbeki alone, says MalemaRead the original story

    6 min ago | The Mercury

    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.

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    Related Topix: Africa, World News, Gauteng, South Africa, Boksburg, South Africa

  4. Motoring mayhem in wet and misty KZNRead the original story

    6 min ago | The Mercury

    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.

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    Related Topix: Weather, Durban, South Africa, World News, Kwazulu/Natal, South Africa

  5. So how many people are dead, exactly?Read the original story

    6 min ago | The Mercury

    ... 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, ...

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    Related Topix: Journalism, Africa, World News

  6. Dumisani sorry for 'disgusting' performanceRead the original story

    7 min ago | The Mercury

    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.

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    Related Topix: Africa, World News, Kwazulu/Natal, South Africa, Durban, South Africa

  7. New Greenpeace chief has fought apartheid, povertyRead the original story

    11 min ago | WHBF-TV Rock Island

    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.

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    Related Topix: World News, Africa, Activism, Global Warming

  8. Flower Steers Clear of Mind GamesRead the original story w/Photo

    30 min ago | SportingLife.com

    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 ...

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  9. Malema springs to Mbeki's defenceRead the original story

    33 min ago | Mail & Guardian

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: World News, Africa, Gauteng, South Africa, Boksburg, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe

  10. Shumie, Keke take Gaborone by stormRead the original story

    39 min ago | Latest News by the Government

    It was a night of song and dance on Saturday as Metropolitan Botswana hosted their first choir spectacular.

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    Related Topix: World News, Botswana, Africa, Gauteng, South Africa, Soweto, South Africa

  11. Standing with CasterRead the original story w/Photo

    53 min ago | The Progressive | Peace and social justice since 1909

    ... 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 ...

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  12. Engineers unveil rescue robotRead the original story

    1 hr ago | Pretoria News

    An "impressive" search robot capable of going into concealed areas that firefighters and rescue teams cannot enter was unveiled in Durban on Monday.

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    Related Topix: Science / Technology, Robots, Kwazulu/Natal, South Africa, Durban, South Africa, World News

  13. Seven in the dock after double murderRead the original story

    1 hr ago | Pretoria News

    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.

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    Related Topix: Mpumalanga, South Africa, Nelspruit, South Africa, World News

  14. Cold week ahead for SARead the original story

    1 hr ago | Pretoria News

    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.

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    Related Topix: Africa, World News, Weather

  15. News flashes - November 17, 2009Read the original story

    1 hr ago | The Star

    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.

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    Related Topix: Cape Town, South Africa, World News, Western Cape, South Africa, Gauteng, South Africa, Roodepoort, South Africa, Johannesburg, South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa, East London, South Africa, Eastern Cape, South Africa

  16. Samantha PowerRead the original story w/Photo

    2 hrs ago | Frontpage Mag

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: Durban, South Africa, World News, Kwazulu/Natal, South Africa

  17. Executive BriefsRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | Guardian Newspapers

    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 ...

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    Related Topix: Nigeria, World News, Africa, Cape Town, South Africa, Western Cape, South Africa, Ogun, Nigeria, Ibadan, Nigeria, Awka, Nigeria, Lagos, Nigeria

  18. Flower shrugs off rash attackRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | Daily Star

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Cricket, England, South Africa

  19. Stories take sting from our follyRead the original story w/Photo

    3 hrs ago | Sunday Times

    ... 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. ...

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    Related Topix: Essex County, England, United Kingdom, England, United Kingdom, London, England, Greater London County, England, Opinion

  20. Schalk in doubt for Italy clashRead the original story w/Photo

    3 hrs ago | Sunday Times

    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.

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