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Afternoon Edition, Sunday, 27 April 2008
 Top stories
Is Zim on the brink of civil war?
[ Africa ] Human Rights Watch has warned that the emergence of "tit-for-tat retaliatory attacks" between Zanu-PF and MDC supporters would escalate violence. Full Story ...


Choppers entertain Freedom Day crowd
[ South Africa ] A 21-gun salute and an air force flypast marked the official start of the main Freedom Day celebrations. Full Story ...

Citizens fighting a scourge
[ South Africa ] Ordinary South Africans are getting involved in crime-fighting. Full Story ...


Santana's 'moral' promise to SA
[ Sport ] Words of new coach Joel Santana: "I'll do it using what I've learnt over my almost 60 years on this p***t - with lots of enthusiasm and discipline, and always with honesty." Full Story ...


'Boere' unmasked
[ IOL Travel ]  Thrusha Maharaj meets the Van der Merwes of... Hong Kong. Full Story...

Inmates don't want to escape
[ A Step Beyond ] Why escape into the big "bad" world when you're living the "good" life in jail? Full Story ...


    South Africa
Robbers leave couple in 'terrible state'
A 76-year-old woman was raped in her house after she and her husband were set upon by three intruders. Full Story ...

    World
Taliban claims responsibility
A spokesperson for Afghanistan's former ruling body has said that it was responsible for opening fire on a military parade attended by Hamid Karzai. Full Story ...

    Africa
US urges African leaders to up Zim pressure
African leaders must apply more pressure on Robert Mugabe, says a top US official. Full Story ...

    Science
Call to save nature's 'hard drive'
A new generation of medical treatments could be lost unless we act on reversing the rate of biodiversity loss. Full Story ...

Deal proposed: The presidency is attempting to engage in "talks" with suspended NPA head Vusi Pikoli. Full story Photo: Antoine de Ras, Sunday Independent
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    Santana's 'moral' promise to SA
    Words of new coach Joel Santana: "I'll do it using what I've learnt over my almost 60 years on this p***t - with lots of enthusiasm and discipline, and always with honesty." Full Story ...
        Step Beyond    
    Red number is not a cause of death
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    Telkom could face R3.7bn fine
    Telkom might be fined R3.7 billion for anti-competitive behaviour if it loses its challenge against the jurisdiction of the competition commission on the telecoms sector, at a hearing which began at the Pretoria high court on Friday. Full Story ...

        Technology       Security | Business | Open Source | Telecoms | Mobile
    Yahoo plans massive makeover
    Yahoo plans to make its website a social hub by hosting applications from other online services. Full Story ...

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    VW Tiguan - 'miracle' engine (and other secrets)
    "There ain't nuthin' that beats cubes!" Right? Wrong - and the 1.4-litre (well, only 1390cc, actually, dearie) VW Tiguan just launched in South Africa proves it. LES STEPHENSON has been driving the future - and it works! Full Story ...

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    Wacko imposes ban
    Pop star Michael Jackson is so determined to repeat his previous success with his new album he has removed all personal distractions. Full Story ...

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    Fog busters
    While 45 lighthouses dot our coastline, just 15 are still manned though lighthouse culture is thriving, with accommodation offered at many, writes Keri Harvey. Full Story ...

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