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Alleged drug lord arrested for abduction
An alleged drug lord was arrested in Wynberg, Cape Town for allegedly abducting a 40-year-old man.
Historic SA Open for Durban Country Club
Durban is not only gearing up for the World Cup in June but also for another honour: the city's world-renowned Durban Country Club will be hosting the 100th SA Open.
Inquiry into 'hellish weekend'
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Sports and Recreation is to investigate a nightmare school trip that had parents up in arms.
Africa
Uganda: Health Fears Follow Deadly Mudslides
Rose Nakhayetse is lucky to be alive, but her ordeal is far from over. Having narrowly escaped last week's deadly landslides in eastern Uganda, she and thousands of others are facing fresh dangers.
Africa: Seeing Signs of Recovery After Global Crisis - IMF
With recovery getting under way, Africa should now address longer term challenges to the continent's future, including governance issues and climate change, to be able to press ahead with the region's economic transformation, IMF Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn said.
South Africa: Trade Conditions Continue to Improve
The Trade Conditions Survey for February continued on its improved trait rising to 54 points.
World
Pakistan kidnap father in return
The father of a British boy kidnapped in Pakistan is returning to the UK, against the wishes of the police, the BBC learns.
Israel sued over dead US activist
A court case brought by the family of Rachel Corrie, a US protester killed by an Israeli army bulldozer in 2003, opens in Israel.
Science 'is a key election issue'
The science spokesmen of the three main political parties cross swords on the issue of UK research funding.
More National news
Cape prepares for valuations
The city says it will not repeat mistakes made in the past as it prepares for its next round of property evaluations.
R800m scam accused get bail
The Cape Town Magistrate's Court has collected R200 000 in bail money from three people linked to an R800-million banking scam.
Minister defends fishing hikes
The Minister of Water and Environmental affairs says proposed fishing permit fee increases will not increase illegal fishing.
Sport
Uncertainty the secret to Schumacher's success
Formula One legend Michael Schumacher has admitted that he had doubts ahead of his comeback, but that uncertainty was the secret to his success.
Bakkies out of Bulls tour
Bakkies Botha will miss both home Super 14 matches before the Bulls embark on their Australasian tour and also not make the tour.
Dilshan signs for Sussex
Sri Lankan Twenty20 specialist Tillakaratne Dilshan will play for Sussex this season, the English county has announced.
Motoring
Speed camera races towards record haul in fines
In little more than five weeks this 5km stretch of road has smashed the UK record for speed camera victims.
US officials spotlight 'runaway' Prius
US safety regulators and Toyota have sent investigators to San Diego to inspect a Prius that allegedly sped out of control on a California freeway.
Chocolate-powered F3 car makes sustainability sexy
Meet Lola - a Formula 3 car that's made using renewable materials and runs on the oily waste chocolate factories discard.
Business & Finance
IMF: Inflation-targeting the right policy for SA
Inflation-targeting is the right policy for South Africa, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Wednesday.
Metropolitan sees lower earnings
Metropolitan has reported diluted core headline earnings per share for the year ended December 2009 of 141 cents per share, a decline of 7 percent over 2008's 151 cents.
Women employees hardier than male counterparts
Women in business are more resilient than men, a report released on Wednesday showed.
Sci/Tech
China selects female astronauts
China has selected its first female astronauts to undertake future missions to space, says state media.
Malaysian turtles face extinction
Conservationists have warned that Malaysia's appetite for turtle eggs could drive the creatures to extinction.
'Devils' show cancer immunity
The discovery of a genetically distinct colony of Tasmanian devils may save the species from being wiped out by a contagious cancer that has decimated the population.
Health
Sex drive 'lasts longer in men', research suggests
Men are likelier than women to enjoy sex in old age, researchers find.
'No proof' IVF aided by acupuncture
There is no evidence acupuncture or Chinese herbal medicine boost the chance of IVF success, fertility experts warn.