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Morning Edition, Friday, 22 February 2008
 Top stories
Woman's crime rampage
[ South Africa ] For eight years, a Soweto woman allegedly robbed and stole from businesses across Gauteng - but her criminal mission was brought to a bloody halt when she tried to take on a gun-toting Benoni jeweller. Full Story ...


Disabled man: it was very embarrassing
[ South Africa ] A disabled Pretoria man was reportedly left on a South African Airways aircraft for more than an hour at OR Tambo International Airport. Full Story ...

Suicide leaves family puzzled
[ South Africa ] An Umlazi family is battling to overcome their grief after their teenage daughter committed suicide by jumping in front of a moving train. Full Story ...


Rocky start with media for new coach
[ Sport ] "I am not interested in talking to the newspapers. You guys are all the same, and I would rather talk to the television people." Who did what to upset new Santos coach David Bright? Full Story ...


Microsoft cosies up to open-source
[ IOL Technology ]  Microsoft has announced it is increasing the openness of its software to make it easier for outside developers to customise applications for its products. Full Story...

Sex-and-property scandal stuns Australia
[ World ] Australians generally believe their country to be largely corruption free and it ranks well on the international index prepared by Transparency International. Full Story ...


    South Africa
Top KZN official suspended
The embattled KwaZulu-Natal agriculture and environmental affairs department has limped to its latest crisis. Full Story ...

    World
American embassy burned by Serbs
The United States embassy in Belgrade has been set alight by dozens of Serbs protesting the recent declaration of independence by Kosovo. Full Story ...

    Africa
Kenyan rivals ponder new deal
Feuding political leaders in Kenya have haggled over a power-sharing deal that could see the opposition given a special government post. Full Story ...

    Science
Toxic spy satellite destroyed by missile
The United States has shot down a rogue spy satellite carrying toxic fuel that would have presented a health hazard if it had been allowed to re-enter our atmosphere. Full Story ...

Enough is enough: Trinity House pupils in Randpark Ridge take part in a march in honour of their former schoolmate Emily Williams who was killed during an armed robbery. Full story Photo: Shayne Robinson, The Star
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    Rocky start with media for new coach
    "I am not interested in talking to the newspapers. You guys are all the same, and I would rather talk to the television people." Who did what to upset new Santos coach David Bright? Full Story ...
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    Gold Reef perks up on Tsogo talks
    News that Tsogo Sun has approached the board of Gold Reef group about a potential offer has seen the Gold Reef share recover some of the losses it suffered after the controversial withdrawal of the R9 billion proposed buyout offer early this month. Yesterday the Gold Reef share closed R2.50 higher at R26. Full Story ...

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    SA sets date for digital switchover
    Moving South African television broadcasting from analogue to digital signal was on track and ahead of most countries in the world, the communications department said. Full Story ...

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    Volvo XC60 crosses over to the sporty side
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    Britney's manager served with restraining order
    Britney Spears's self-styled manager Sam Lutfi has been served with a restraining order that states he must remain 250m away from the singer at all times. Full Story ...



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    Ireland's Blarney Stone: Is it baloney?
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