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Afternoon Edition, Wednesday, 14 May 2008
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R1m compensation for shot in ankle
[ South Africa ] A Pretoria couple has been ordered to pay R1.1 million in damages to an elderly man whose leg had to be amputated after he was shot in the ankle by their child. Full Story ...


Fake Mboweni 'nothing but a crook'
[ South Africa ] A Frenchman pretending to be the Reserve Bank governor, Tito Mboweni, and his four accomplices have allegedly fleeced a foreign businessman of more than R2 million. Full Story ...

Child traffickers target cyclone camps
[ World ] The young are the most vulnerable survivors among the almost two million people desperately in need after Cyclone Nargis hit Myanmar, aid groups say. Full Story ...


Igesund on PSL impending finale
[ Sport ] Four-time Premier Soccer League title winning Gordon Igesund makes some PSL predictions... Full Story ...


'Microsoft hurting students' - UK agency
[ IOL Technology ]  A British government agency has told the European Commission that Microsoft Office works poorly with rival software used in British schools, hurting the interests of learners. Full Story...

Einstein not so divine...
[ World ] "The word God is for me nothing more than the expression and product of human weaknesses, the Bible a collection of honourable, but still primitive legends which are nevertheless pretty childish," he wrote. Full Story ...


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'Like hot water falling on me'
Anel Esterhuizen held her daughter Danielle's head against her heart to protect her from the cold. But she couldn't protect the five-year-old from a bullet... Full Story ...

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Austrian axe man kills five
A 39-year-old man is alleged to have killed five members of his family, some apparently with an axe. Full Story ...

    Africa
Suspect hacked to death
Angry Kenyan villagers have taken the law into their own hands. Full Story ...

    Science
Better treatment for lung cancer?
Researchers say they have found the smoking-lung cancer culprit. Full Story ...

Child's play: Stormers captain Jean de Villiers makes hard work of carrying Rudi Balie across the training field in Durbanville, as they prepare to take on the Lions in a vital Super 14 clash. Full story Photo:Daylin Paul, Cape Times
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    Igesund on PSL impending finale
    Four-time Premier Soccer League title winning Gordon Igesund makes some PSL predictions... Full Story ...
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    Sony nearly triples annual profits
    Strong demand for electronic goods has pushed Sony's profit to a record but it's gaming unit is still battling to win market share from rivals. Full Story ...

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    MTN not budging on fraud issue
    A fraudulent SIM swap and bogus banking transfer cost a non-profit organization R90 000 last year. Six months later, MTN and Standard Bank continue to avoid responsibility. Full Story ...

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    The new Lexus IS250 SR has the "kitted" look of the IS250 Sport - without the sky-high price tag. Full Story ...

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    Beyonce is pregnant - friends
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    Kenya: The pain on the plains
    The turmoil that followed Kenya's recent elections led to a sharp drop in tourist numbers. But the Masai Mara's game parks need visitors more than ever, says Simon Calder - even if they do reveal nature red in tooth and claw. Full Story ...

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