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News
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Sony to cut sales targets for cameras, smartphones and tablets
Sony Corp cut its sales targets for digital cameras, smartphones and tablets by 13-17 percent for the year to end-March 2015, but said there were "encouraging" signs of a revival in its electronics business.
- Indian woman becomes first female amputee to climb Everest
- Far-right writer commits suicide at Notre Dame altar
- Mokonyane details fight against Eldorado Park 'lolli lounge' drug dealers
- First National Bank CEO Michael Jordaan to step down
- Country singer Kellie Pickler jives to 'Dancing With the Stars' victory
- 67% of Australian tweens on social media: McAfee
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Mokonyane details fight against Eldorado Park 'lolli lounge' drug dealers
Four children, including an eight-year-old, have been removed from "lolli lounges" in Eldorado Park in the past week, Gauteng premier Nomvula Mokonyane said.
- First National Bank CEO Michael Jordaan to step down
- Woman dies after nine-year coma caused by fiancé's beating
- Negligence causing initiation deaths: traditional leader
- Cosatu to elaborate on e-tolls protests
- Drug trafficker Nabolisa sues for prisoner privileges
- Eastern Cape teacher filmed beating pupil
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World Bank pledges $1 billion to aid peace in Africa’s Great Lakes
The World Bank on Wednesday announced $1 billion in development funding for Africa’s Great Lakes region, where renewed fighting this week between the government and rebels in eastern Congo has raised fears once again of an escalation in conflict.
- Poaching threatens central African peace: UN
- Sinai kidnappers release Egyptian police
- Egyptian police fire on Sinai Bedouin funeral
- Nigeria to release all women held for 'terrorism'
- Petrol bombs thrown in central Milan watch robbery
- Malawi sells presidential jet
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Indian woman becomes first female amputee to climb Everest
An Indian woman who lost her leg after she was thrown from a moving train two years ago has become the first female amputee to climb Everest, expedition organisers said Wednesday.
- Rescuers seek Oklahoma tornado survivors as area eyes recovery
- New York seeing spike in homophobic crime
- China’s bird flu outbreak cost $6.5 billion
- Reporter fired for fake story about diner refusing to serve Filipinos
- Gay marriage bill clears UK House of Commons
- Tornadoes 'a surprise attack'
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Politics
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ANC launches cellphone app
The Western Cape ANC has launched a cellphone application to communicate with the province's youth ahead of next year's elections
- DA 'outraged' at Bredasdorp decision
- Mokonyane, cabinet ministers to discuss Eldorado Park drugs
- Rough ride for police probe
- Mthethwa reads feuding politicians the riot act
- Pule wants R8bn - and more say on SABC board
- Zuma: Initiate deaths must end
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Sport
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Springboks call up Cheetahs trio
A group of 38 players, featuring eight players who were not part of the first camp, will assemble in Durban for the second Springbok training camp before the final squad for the June Test is named early next month.
- Lions lock Coetzer heeds SOS to join Stormers
- Sascoc to assist swimming team financially at world champs
- Garcia apologises for ‘fried chicken’ jibe at Woods
- Sreesanth denies wrongdoing, confident of exoneration
- World Cup-winning coach Henry offside with refs
- Monaco offers Hamilton his best chance yet
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Business
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Retirement dream need not be a nightmare
Industry-led cost-cutting has improved returns to pensioners
- German company feels sting of labour unrest in SA
- NEWS ANALYSIS: Empowerment lobby gains some significant victories
- Bonus row causes strike at Lanxess chrome mine
- Appeal to give new law on fisheries more time
- ‘Incredibly steep’ NUM demands shock sector
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Entertainment
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Country singer Kellie Pickler jives to 'Dancing With the Stars' victory
Country singer Kellie Pickler won the 16th season of ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars” on Tuesday night, winning over judges and TV audiences with her graceful style and high-jumping jives with partner and professional dancer Derek Hough.
- Russia in flap over song contest 'rigging'
- Family tragedy hits Zonke
- Memorial for Mbuli
- Liberace movie places Cannes spotlight on gays
- Catherine Zeta-Jones returning home after bipolar treatment
- AEG Live spent $24 million on Jackson tour: witness
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Catherine Zeta-Jones returning home after bipolar treatment
Catherine Zeta-Jones will return home Tuesday after undergoing treatment for bipolar II disorder, according to her husband Michael Douglas.
- AEG Live spent $24 million on Jackson tour: witness
- Sean Penn urges no Dakar Rally for Bolivia until US man released
- Snoop ignores marijuana warning, smokes it up on stage
- Justin Bieber's monkey to become German property
- The Doors founder and keyboardist Ray Manzarek dies at 74
- Barbra Streisand to receive honorary PH.D in Israel
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Muse hints at song for 'World War Z'
British alternative rock band Muse has hinted at releasing a song for upcoming apocalyptic zombie horror film ‘World War Z’.
- Linkin Park's Chester Bennington joins Stone Temple Pilots
- VOX popular with Beatles fan
- 'The Voice' brings back Aguilera, Cee Lo Green as 'Idol' viewership plummets
- German city turns glum to welcome gothic rock fans
- Franz Ferdinand’s back with August album release
- Dr Malinga, Reason, Okmalumkoolkat to perform at Red Bull Beat Battle
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Stand a chance to win a full set of Dan Brown books including a signed Inferno copy
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- Winner: Two Bon Jovi Johannesburg tickets up for grabs
- Win tickets to the Winter Sculpture Fair
- WIN a business coaching franchise
- Enter to win 1 of 5 Danny Boyle DVD hampers
- Save & win: BBC Africa & AHA Resorts
- Congratulations to the winners of the Jack the Giant Slayer hampers
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Life & Style
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Far-right writer commits suicide at Notre Dame altar
A far-right writer and activist has shot himself dead in front of the altar of Paris's famed Notre Dame Cathedral, leaving statements denouncing gay marriage and immigration.
- Polish mine launches salt photo competition for exhibition
- Annotated first edition 'Harry Potter' auctions for $227 421
- Pope statue unveiled in Italian potato field
- European beach city named top summer destination
- Sharp rise in number Afghan women in prison for 'moral crimes'
- Chinese businessman pays record price for Belgian racing pigeon
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Annotated first edition 'Harry Potter' auctions for $227 421
A unique first edition of ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’ annotated by author J.K. Rowling has sold for a record 150 000 pounds ($227 421) at a London charity auction, Sotheby’s said on Tuesday.
- Sharp rise in number Afghan women in prison for 'moral crimes'
- 'Beardvertising' uses magnificent beards as ad space
- Parents petition to save daughter from underage lesbian sex charge
- Lee's doing it for the kids
- British scramble to vaccinate children against measles
- One yellow fever shot is enough, says WHO
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Flower power in the Northern Cape
Namaqualand's wild flower season is worth booking your trip just to see one of the great natural wonders of South Africa.
- Explore your own country and be the envy of the world!
- Travel with care – restore your sense of pride
- Media Statement from Minister of Tourism's Office
- Useful tips when planning a holiday
- Tourism Breaking News: Discount Vouchers!
- Explore SA’s diverse cultures this Heritage Month
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Travel
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European beach city named top summer destination
Barcelona’s Mediterranean weather, cosmopolitan offerings, beaches and pulsing music and outdoor festival scene have made the Spanish city the top summer destination for users of the popular crowd-sourced travel guide Gogobot.
- Girls Gone Wild Mankele: Gallery
- China official finds some Chinese tourists 'uncivilised'
- Havana Bay slowly reclaims historic splendour
- Space tourism won't hurt environment: Branson
- Minister announces first national tourism awards
- Flyers don't turn off phones in planes: survey
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Flower power in the Northern Cape
Namaqualand's wild flower season is worth booking your trip just to see one of the great natural wonders of South Africa.
- Explore your own country and be the envy of the world!
- Travel with care – restore your sense of pride
- Media Statement from Minister of Tourism's Office
- Useful tips when planning a holiday
- Tourism Breaking News: Discount Vouchers!
- Explore SA’s diverse cultures this Heritage Month
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Motoring
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Aston Martin unveils celebratory centenary concept car
The British carmaker officially took the wraps off its highly anticipated CC100 Speedster Concept at this weekend's 24 Hours of Nürburgring race.
- Keep the customer satisfied: luxury cars going increasingly customised
- Good times come rain or shine
- Fashionista with drive
- Classy new Peugeot 308 on the way
- A breath of fresh air and French flair
- Reinventing The Game
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Sci-Tech
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Sony to cut sales targets for cameras, smartphones and tablets
Sony Corp cut its sales targets for digital cameras, smartphones and tablets by 13-17 percent for the year to end-March 2015, but said there were "encouraging" signs of a revival in its electronics business.
- 67% of Australian tweens on social media: McAfee
- Teens migrating to Twitter, avoiding 'drama' on Facebook
- Nasa funds 3D food printer
- 10 000 horses to be culled in Australia, activists cry nay
- ANC launches cellphone app
- Microsoft unveils Xbox One as an entertainment system
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Opinion
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Best restaurant meal at Amarcord Osteria Italiana
Andre Burgener has been immersed in all things food since she took over the making of the family's lunch box sandwiches aged eight (her mom could make a mean creme brulee and a staggering souffle, but could never butter the bread all the way to the edges.
- Rupert could take leaf out of Guptas
- Fixing the cricket problem
- Is SA too tired to lead?
- MPs must show us that our republic is not for sale
- Unions must work for good of nation, not just members
- Der Kloppo's big night
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Best restaurant meal at Amarcord Osteria Italiana
Andre Burgener has been immersed in all things food since she took over the making of the family's lunch box sandwiches aged eight (her mom could make a mean creme brulee and a staggering souffle, but could never butter the bread all the way to the edges.
- Rupert could take leaf out of Guptas
- Fixing the cricket problem
- Is SA too tired to lead?
- Der Kloppo's big night
- Investment community has lost its love for SA
- Show me the money
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MPs must show us that our republic is not for sale
The Times Editorial: The members of parliament preparing to debate the landing of the Gupta private jet at Waterkloof Air Force Base recently should do so with a clear conscience.
- Unions must work for good of nation, not just members
- ANC needs to save itself from the Gupta buffoonery
- Glimpse of what we can be
- Warring unions need a neutral government
- African languages can help make SA a better nation
- HPV vaccine drive is just what the doctor ordered
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THE BIG READ: Obama's woes not a ripple on Watergate
Somewhere, Richard Nixon is smiling. Four decades after Watergate and two decades after his death, we still can't stop talking about the dark anti-hero of American politics. His five o'clock shadow visage remains too convenient a metaphor for lazy critics looking to...
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Give initiation the chop, not boys' lives: iLIVE
It's the traditional circumcision season again. As expected, boys are dying.
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