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/ 23 November 2007

Heavy rains lash southern Cape, roads closed

About 1 000 people have been evacuated from their homes and sections of the N2 near George has been closed, as heavy rains continued to pelt the southern Cape on Friday. Disaster official Gerhard Otto said the Red Cross was assisting with blankets and mattresses for those affected, mainly from low-income areas in Knynsa, Sedgfield and Plettenberg Bay.

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/ 23 November 2007

154 passengers in sinking Antarctic cruiseliner

Rescue teams are working to save 154 passengers and crew from a cruiseliner sinking in the Antarctic Ocean, a British coastguard spokesperson said. ”This morning the Argentine and American coastguards are coordinating the rescue of 154 passengers from the Explorer, which is holed and taking water down in the Antarctic near the south Shetland Islands,” said Andy Catrell.

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/ 23 November 2007

More than just a game

The Soweto derby, between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs, has captured the imagination of football lovers since 1970. The fixture has become the showstopper of the South African football calendar. This weekend’s match in Durban will export the passions of South African fans to Europe and those parts of Africa where it will be televised live.