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Insects could be the key to meeting food needs
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation is taking seriously the farming of creepy-crawlies as nutritious food.
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Hard referees better than soft, says Graham Henry
New Zealand coach Graham Henry has praised Craig Joubert's hard-line refereeing that resulted in three yellow cards and left Australia reeling.
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Rescuers battle to reach Pakistan flood victims
With roads and bridges washed away, rescuers were on Sunday struggling to reach people in Pakistan trapped by the worst floods in living memory.
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Israel strikes Gaza tunnels after rocket launch
Israeli aircraft bombed a smuggling tunnel and a militant training camp in the Gaza Strip on Sunday after a rocket was fired into Israel.
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Mandela lecture: Remorse and reconciliation
Author Ariel Dorfman said on Saturday that former enemies in both post-apartheid SA and in Chile must show remorse for past wrongs.
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Building boom transforms Mozambique, but not for poor
Since its civil war ended in 1992, the country has spent billions of dollars to build and repair roads, enlarge harbours and rehabilitate railways.
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Afghanistan: Which way now?
As the British and US governments ponder their next move, the Observer's Peter Beaumont examines the four most likely scenarios.
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Soaring e-book sales speak volumes
After years of lurking in the literary wilderness, the e-book market has exploded with Amazon's digital volumes recently overtaking hardcover sales.
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All Blacks destroy Wallabies in Tri-Nations rout
The All Blacks ripped apart the Wallabies 49-28 to take control of this year's Tri-Nations series at the Docklands stadium on Saturday.
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India back Alan Isaac for top ICC post
India's cricket chiefs on Saturday endorsed New Zealand's Alan Isaac as the next vice-president of the world governing body.
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BP to try well kill as House passes reforms
BP said on Friday it could seal its ruptured oil well by next week as the House of Representatives voted to toughen regulation of offshore...
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Zuma intervenes in Nyanda, Mohlala spat
President Jacob Zuma has delegated Public Service Minister Richard Baloyi to intervene in the dispute between Siphiwe Nyanda his director general.
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Human catastrophe looming
Millions of dollars are needed to help those facing starvation in the Sahel region.
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Uganda charges three with Kampala bombings
Three Kenyans have been charged with the bomb attacks that killed more than 70 soccer fans watching the World Cup final.
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Trade account swings to surplus in June
SA's trade account swung back into surplus in June, partly boosted by a backlog of exports resulting from a transport strike the previous month.
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Media tribunal 'would be a very dangerous move'
A media tribunal would be an "imposition" on media freedom, press ombudsman Joe Thloloe warned on Friday.
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Bias, brigandry and the prophets of doom
"The mysterious incompatibility of bias and brigandry" sums up the government's curious responses to the current xenophobic violence.
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No justice for burning man
While police action this time around has been swift, justice for many of those involved in the xenophobic attacks has been painfully slow.
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Zim housing-blitz victims 'still homeless'
The government of Zimbabwe has failed to build houses for victims of mass evictions five years ago, a human rights group said on Friday.
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More women in business makes good sense
Although there are compelling reasons to include women in companies, they remain sidelined.
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Franchisees settling old Scores
Failed black businesses say Pick n Pay was not upfront with them when they took over stores.
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Al-Shabaab calls for attacks on Uganda, Burundi embassies
Somalia's al-Qaeda-linked al-Shabaab militants have called for worldwide attacks on the embassies of Uganda and Burundi.
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Petrol price to drop next week
The price of all grades of petrol will drop by 10 cents per litre on Wednesday next week, the Energy Department said on Friday.
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Students cover professor's office in kitchen foil
It could be mistaken for a Turner Prize installation, but the gleaming aluminium office is in fact the latest prank pulled on a chemistry professor.
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Bok coach faces misconduct charge
Bok coach Peter de Villiers faces a misconduct charge after suggesting a conspiracy theory to help the All Blacks ahead of next year's World Cup.
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Letting the team finish first
Ferrari made the right decision in ordering
Felipe Massa to allow Fernando Alonso to win.
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'The teeth that saved the world'
A set of dentures made for Britain's war-time prime minister, Winston Churchill, went under the hammer on Thursday.
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UK minister: Don't call them obese, they're fat
Calling people fat rather than obese would be more likely to motivate them to lose weight, according to Britain's public health minister.
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South Africa: Murder Charges in Death of Mandela’s Great-Granddaughter
Nelson Mandela ’s great-granddaughter died after the World Cup opening concert on June 11 has been charged with murder, attempted murder and driving under the...
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South Africa, China sign police agreement
South African and Chinese police leaders have signed a police cooperation agreement in keeping with efforts to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries, local...
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The DA and ID
SO plans are under way for a marriage of convenience between the Democratic Alliance and the Independent Democrats. These are indeed interesting and trying times...
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Only poppie in the village
PARTY congresses are mostly about rah-rah cheerleading to boost troop morale. The close knife-work between vying factions generally takes place behind closed doors before and...
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Winterton farm raided in decoy fire
THE Wolmarans family is lucky to be alive after they were attacked on their Groeneveld farm in Winterton on Thursday evening. The attack in...
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Karg accused in court
THREE men charged with the murders of Lorraine Karg, her domestic worker, Hilda Linane, and farmworker Zakhewo Mhlongo at Kamberg on July 21, appeared briefly...
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Glenwood face buoyant Affies in tough clash
GLENWOOD, the only KZN rugby team playing third-term rugby, are in Pretoria today where they will play Affies. This will be the penultimate rugby game...
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Sardines head for the bright lights of Durban
SARDINES seem to have missed the traditional south coast venues and have turned up in full force along the Durban and Durban North stretches. These...
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locals gear up for MTB
THE Eston community has clicked into high gear with final preparations for this year’s Illovo Eston MTB Challenge, which will be held tomorrow at the...
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A force of nature vs a natural
');" > SACHIN Tendulkar’s latest Test double hundred has prompted even more garlands for the audacious youngster turned classical sage. Most particularly it...
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When is sentiment appropriate in sport
THERE’S definitely a place for sentiment in sport, especially when there’s a feel-good factor likely to moisten a cheek or two. It’s not always...
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'Former enemies must show remorse'
Chilean-American author and human rights activist Ariel Dorfman said on Saturday that former enemies in both post-apartheid South Africa and in Chile after dictatorship must...
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Man left for dead in storm drain
A man was found gunned down at the Lower Marine Parade beachfront in Durban on Saturday evening, paramedics said. The man believed to be...
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Two killed in N1 car crash
Peshawar - Floods sweeping Asia have killed more than 900 people, officials said on Saturday, washing away thousands of homes and destroying infrastructure in some...
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Man, 80, freed after year in laundry room
A man was found gunned down at the Lower Marine Parade beachfront in Durban on Saturday evening, paramedics said. The man believed to be...
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Man left for dead in storm drain
Johannesburg - A man is in a critical condition after being found assaulted outside a restaurant in Nigel, Gauteng paramedics said on Saturday."A man is...
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Two killed in N1 car crash
Two people were killed on the N1 freeway near the Okavango turn-off when the driver lost control of vehicle and it hit a tree on...
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Man left for dead in storm drain
A man was found gunned down at the Lower Marine Parade beachfront in Durban on Saturday evening, paramedics said. The man believed to be...
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Man, 80, freed after year in laundry room
A man was found gunned down at the Lower Marine Parade beachfront in Durban on Saturday evening, paramedics said. The man believed to be...
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Wild animals should not be pets - readers
A man was found gunned down at the Lower Marine Parade beachfront in Durban on Saturday evening, paramedics said. The man believed to be...
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Milan boss rules out Beckham return
London - AC Milan manager Massimiliano Allegri admits David Beckham is unlikely to return to the San Siro for another loan spell. Beckham was...
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Rowers break record from NY to UK
London - A four-man rowing team has broken the 114-year-old record for crossing the Atlantic from New York to Britain by 11 days. Skippered...
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Five hurt in Stellenbosch crash
Cape Town - Five people were injured after a head-on collision on the R44 in Blackheath near Stellenbosch on Saturday, Western Cape paramedics said."It seems...
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Cope welcomes Reitz judgment
Johannesburg - The Congress of the People said on Saturday that it welcomed the guilty verdict and sentencing of four former Free State University students,...
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Four hurt in Roodepoort car crash
Four people, including two small children, were injured in a head-on collision in Roodepoort on Saturday, Gauteng paramedics said. "A father was...
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Man left for dead in storm drain
A man is in a critical condition after being found assaulted outside a restaurant in Nigel, Gauteng paramedics said on Saturday. "A...
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Man left for dead in storm drain
A man is in a critical condition after being found assaulted outside a restaurant in Nigel, Gauteng paramedics said on Saturday. "A man is...
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Search on for mother of two dead children
Four people, including two small children, were injured in a head-on collision in Roodepoort on Saturday, Gauteng paramedics said. "A father was travelling along...
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Blue Bulls work hard for win
The Blue Bulls stayed in touch with the leaders on the Absa Currie Cup log when they beat the Lions 32-18 at Coca-Cola Park on...
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Rowers break record from NY to UK
London - A four-man rowing team has broken the 114-year-old record for crossing the Atlantic from New York to Britain by 11 days. Skippered...
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Lambie leads Sharks late fightback
A late fight back from the Sharks, which saw three tries scored within six minutes, secured the visitors a stunning 25-13 win over the Cheetahs...
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England sets Pakistan 435 for victory
Nottinngham - England has declared on 262-9 on day three of the first test, setting Pakistan a target of 435 for victory. Matt Prior...
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Fulham tries to oust Premier League chairman
A late fight back from the Sharks, which saw three tries scored within six minutes, secured the visitors a stunning 25-13 win over the Cheetahs...
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N Korea coach made to work as builder, no pay
England's disgraced World Cup footballers and coach Fabio Capello must be thankful they are not from Communist North Korea. Here we just boo our...
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Truck accident kills two
Johannesburg - Two men died when their truck slammed into a broken down truck outside Vereeniging, south of Johannesburg on Friday, paramedics said."A truck had...
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Missing mom may be kidnapped
Pretoria - Pretoria police were on Saturday still searching for the mother of two girls who were found dead in their house in Theresa Park."She...
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Bling tax mooted for high-flyers
By Sibusiso Ngalwa The ANC is considering whether the government should levy a "bling tax", a move intended to promote equality in society by imposing...
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Media freedom under fire
By Janet Smith The sabres started rattling loudly again about a month ago when the ANC condemned artist Yiull Damaso's Dead Mandela painting which had...
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Workers go for big fish in share plan
July 31, 2010 Oceana Foods on Friday launched the second phase of its employee share scheme which will see 7.9 million shares, valued at more...
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Failed Zambian bid to nationalise mines 'a lesson for us'
July 31, 2010 The Zambian experience with nationalising its mines points to some of the risks of nationalisation, the ANC said in a discussion document...
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