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SPORT

Lambie named on Sharks bench

6 minutes ago

Springbok flyhalf Pat Lambie has been included on the Sharks bench for their Currie Cup clash against the EP Kings in Durban.

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SOUTH AFRICA

Cape EMS worker takes up boxing, running to feel empowered

2016-09-15 09:25

After Sandra Oliver was confronted by a man wielding a knife dripping with blood during a call-out, she decided she had to do something to make herself feel empowered.

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