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	TB infections highest in KZN 24 Mar 2008 Sandile Waka-Zamisa Health: Department also blames HIV prevalence for �worst treatment outcomes�. KwaZulu-Natal has the highest number of TB infections and the worst treatment outcome in the country, due to the fact that the province has the highest number of people living with HIV worldwide.

	Affies win thriller 24 Mar 2008 Sapa Success: First KZN schools� festival a hit. Durban � The Afrikaans Hoer Seuns Skool from Pretoria, better known as Affies, had too much pace and power � especially in the last quarter of an hour � to claim the honours in the final game of the inaugural Kearsney Schools Rugby Festival yesterday, when they beat a tenacious and spirited Selborne College XV in a thriller.

	Parreira: it�s time for bafana to start producing results on the field 24 Mar 2008 Sapa Johannesburg � A time to produce results. This was the emphatic declaration of Bafana coach Carlos Alberto Parreira on the eve of tomorrow�s tricky encounter against the world�s 26th-ranked Paraguay at Atteridgeville�s Super Stadium.

	SA secrets safe, says former trainer 24 Mar 2008 Sapa-AFP Chennai (India) � Graeme Smith�s South Africa will have two close friends and compatriots plotting their downfall when they begin a three-Test series against India tomorrow. Former Proteas batsman Gary Kirsten, who opened the batting with Smith for 20 Tests before retiring in 2004, starts his two-year stint as India�s chief coach battling his fellow countrymen.

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	Taxis enrage city drivers 24 Mar 2008 Melissa Douman Irate motorists pushed off roads by speeding kombis Residents travelling from the northern areas of the city are becoming enraged by taxi drivers who apparently regularly run cars off the road in their quest to get ahead of the pack in heavily congested streets.

	All set for a thrilling contest 24 Mar 2008 Sapa-AFP India: Oz tour success will inspire the hosts. Chennai (India) � India will seek inspiration from their impressive tour of Australia when they clash with equally-buoyant South Africa in a three-Test series starting tomorrow.

	Olympics: Torch lit amid protests 24 Mar 2008 Reuters Olympics: Security beefed up ahead of torch relay BEIJING � China will impose strict security on the Olympic Games torch relay through Tibet to Mount Everest, as the government seeks to prevent any protests upsetting the symbolic display of national unity.

	Doctor does 199 km/h 24 Mar 2008 Mpume Madlala A BODYGUARD and a Northdale doctor were nabbed on the N3 at Ashburton for being way over the legal speed limit late on Saturday night.

	Stabbed driver crashes 24 Mar 2008 Sandile Waka-Zamisa A MAN who was attacked and stabbed while driving his car died after the car crashed in Northdale yesterday. The body of Elias Bhekizipho Hlongwane (50) was found lying a few metres from his vehicle, which had crashed against a wall.

	Major loss, but Federer upbeat 24 Mar 2008 Sapa-AP INDIAN WELLS (California) � Top-ranked Roger Federer suffered his worst defeat in almost three years when he was routed by American Mardy Fish 6-3, 6-2 in the Pacific Life Open semi-finals at the weekend.

	Trescothick ends his international game 24 Mar 2008 Sapa-AFP LONDON � Marcus Trescothick retired on Saturday from international cricket, the England batsman�s Somerset county announced.

	Pakistan, Windies to open Champions Trophy 24 Mar 2008 Sapa-AFP KARACHI � Hosts Pakistan and 2006 runner-up the West Indies will open the Champions Trophy on September 11, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Saturday.

	Crusaders charge down Waratahs 24 Mar 2008 Sapa-AFP SYDNEY � New Zealand�s Crusaders blasted away the Waratahs with a withering finish to open an eight-point lead at the top of the Super 14 rugby series after this weekend�s sixth round of matches.

	Cerebral palsy ultra marathon runner makes history 24 Mar 2008 Norrie Williamson \| Two Oceans It was a long but successful day for 31-year-old Daryl �Daz� Howe, who was one of a number of runners raising funds for charity in the weekend�s 39th Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon.

	Mambo loses battle with Cape south-easter for new record, but wins Two Oceans for third time running 24 Mar 2008 Norrie Williamson \| Two Oceans Zimbabwean Marco Mambo became only the second three-time winner in the 39-year history of the Old Mutual Two Oceans ultra-marathon when he cruised across the finish line in 3:11: 35 at the weekend.

	Kearsney fest top players win R25 000 bursary; Sharks contract 24 Mar 2008 Own Correspondent After some exciting play and interesting upsets over the weekend, today�s final day of the House of Paint Easter Rugby Festival at Kearsney College promises the best of schoolboy rugby.

	Glenwood silence Paul Roos 24 Mar 2008 Mike Hill The second day of the St Johns Easter Festival started in perfect sunny conditions on Saturday, but the change in the weather did not stop Glenwood causing a big upset in comprehensively defeating Paul Roos, while Maritzburg Colege again went down.

	Another feather in the midlands� cap 24 Mar 2008 Derek Alberts \| Take a Break Nottingham Road: Plans for a crane and Oribi sanctuary under way SOON the midlands will have another feather in its cap if a proposal for the proclamation of a unique game reserve at Nottingham Road succeeds.

	MTN: Vodafone denies negotiations 24 Mar 2008 Sapa JOHANNESBURG � Vodafone spokesman Bobby Leach has denied that any talks are under way on the cellular giant buying a huge stake in MTN�s international operations.

	Mortar attacks rock Baghdad 24 Mar 2008 Reuters BAGHDAD � Baghdad�s heavily fortified �Green Zone� came under heavy rocket or mortar attack yesterday, and police said up to eight people were killed by rockets falling short outside the government and diplomatic compound.

	Zimbabwe election: MDC says 9 mln papers printed for 6 mln voters 24 Mar 2008 Sapa-AP Ballot surplus raises fears HARARE � The Zimbabwean opposition accused the country�s authorities of printing millions of surplus ballot papers, raising the risk of vote-rigging in this week�s presidential and legislative elections.

	Tibet�s independence 24 Mar 2008 Gwynne Dyer \| At home and abroad Gwynne Dyer \| At home and abroad The monks who marched through Lhasa on March 10 to mark the anniversary of the Tibetan uprising against Chinese rule in 1959 did not want to wreck China�s Olympic year, but they knew that Chinese troops would be less likely to shoot them this year than most.

	How I lost my Liqui-Fruit 24 Mar 2008 Sbu Mpungose Only in South Africa could a fruit beverage be used in a criminal fashion Driving through the Eastern Cape is rarely much fun. Besides having to endure the sight of dog carcasses littering the potholed R61, there is always a painful reminder of poverty and, of course, corruption.

	Tracking down elusive odours 24 Mar 2008 I refer to your report �City gags on toxic air� (Weekend Witness, March 15) concerning complaints about bad odours.

	Health risks at city library 24 Mar 2008 Thami Zwane THE launch of the Siyazenzela waste exchange pilot project at the Jika Joe informal settlement (The Witness, March 11) is welcome news indeed.

	Respect for others 24 Mar 2008 Gordon Hall I REFER to the mayor�s continued disregard for rules and good manners (The Witness, March 6 and March 20).

	Disaster called Eskom 24 Mar 2008 P Smith Hearing the news regarding the proposed 53% increase in power charges, I remarked that Eskom management were about to get performance bonuses.

	Heartless individual 24 Mar 2008 Sharln Moodley It was with regret that I read the story �Student�s drive to campus turns into a nightmare trip to prison�, (The Witness, March 19).

	An honorable man 24 Mar 2008 Larry Malmberg I HAVE only recently become aware of allegations made against Rick Baratta.

	Rwards for courage and duty 24 Mar 2008 Ian Webster The salaries of teachers have been docked again, some by more than R2 000; not from those who went on strike last year, for whom the no-work-no-pay rule was an accepted risk, but from teachers who kept our schools open and cared for our children.

	Finding a cool oasis in the sweltering city 24 Mar 2008 Peter Schafer A trip to Pietermaritzburg's CBD recently had several pleasant surprises.

	Immoral salary deductions 24 Mar 2008 K. Palmer, D. Engela, I. Madgewick, M. Grobler and R. Groenewald EVERY day we go to work, sign the attendance register and, along with many teachers, go beyond the call of duty.

	From Eastwood to Hollywood 24 Mar 2008 Margaret von Klemperer Music has taken a city resident around the world.

	How I lost my Liqui-Fruit 24 Mar 2008 Sbu Mpungose Only in South Africa could a fruit beverage be used in a criminal fashion

	Tibet's independence 24 Mar 2008 Gwynne Dyer The window of opportunity is not yet open.