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Philanthropist Howard G. Buffett, the elder son of billionaire investor Warren Buffett, is to meet Friday with South Africa officials and conservationists to discuss the slaughter of rhinos. He will deliver a $23.7 million check to aid the conservation effort. (Laura Melo)

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Oscar Pistorius hands a note to his defense team as he listens to cross questioning about the events surrounding the shooting death of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, in court during his trial in Pretoria, South Africa, Tuesday, March 11, 2014. Pistorius is charged with the shooting death of Steenkamp, on Valentines Day in 2013. (AP Photo/Kevin Sutherland, Pool)

Pistorius trial: Police conduct faces scrutiny

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Oscar Pistorius buries his head in his hand as he listens to cross questioning, in the second week of his trial, about the events surrounding the shooting death of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, in court during his trial in Pretoria, South Africa, Monday, March 10, 2014. Pistorius is charged with the shooting death of his girlfriend Steenkamp, on Valentines Day in 2013. (AP Photo/Bongiwe Mchunu, Pool)

Pistorius vomits during graphic testimony

By CHRISTOPHER TORCHIA and GERALD IMRAY - Associated Press

Brazil's Neymar, attacks during their international friendly soccer match against South Africa during their international friendly soccer match at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, Wednesday, March 5, 2014. Brazil beat South Africa 5-0. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)

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Brazil's Neymar celebrates after scoring a goal during their international friendly soccer match against South Africa at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, Wednesday, March 5, 2014. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)

Brazil warms up in style; Spain, France win

By SAMUEL PETREQUIN - Associated Press

Brazil's Neymar celebrates after scoring a goal during their international friendly soccer match against South Africa at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, Wednesday, March 5, 2014. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)

Neymar hits hat trick in Brazil rout of SAfrica

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Oscar Pistorius sits in the dock on the second day of his trial at the high court in Pretoria, South Africa, Tuesday, March 4, 2014. Pistorius is charged with murder for the shooting death of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, on Valentines Day in 2013. (AP Photo/Antoine de Ras, Pool)

Once-calm witness cries at Pistorius murder trial

By GERALD IMRAY and CHRISTOPHER TORCHIA - Associated Press

Former US Rep says he is in hiding in South Africa

By RAY FAURE - Associated Press

Oscar Pistorius, center, is escorted out of the high court after the first day of his trial in Pretoria, South Africa, Monday, March 3, 2014. Pistorius is charged with murder with premeditation in the shooting death of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in the pre-dawn hours of Valentine's Day 2013. (AP Photo)

Pistorius trial: A look at main issues on 1st day

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People stand around a newspaper poster reading &quot;Oscar's date with destiny&quot; before Oscar Pistorius arrives at the high court in Pretoria, South Africa, Monday, March 3, 2014. Pistorius is charged with premeditated murder for the shooting death of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, on Valentine's Day in 2013. (AP Photo/Schalk van Zuydam)

Witness at Pistorius trial recalls hearing screams

By GERALD IMRAY and CHRISTOPHER TORCHIA - Associated Press

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FILE : in this file photo taken Tuesday, June 4, 2013 double-amputee Olympian, Oscar Pistorius, looks on as he appears in the magistrates court in Pretoria, South Africa at a hearing. Pistorius, now 27, faces possibly being sent to prison until he is older than 50. Pistorius goes on trial Monday March 3, 2014 charged with the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe-file)

Oscar Pistorius: His entire life story on trial

By GERALD IMRAY - Associated Press

File - In this Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013 file photo Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius stands inside a court during his bail hearing at the magistrate court in Pretoria, South Africa. Pistorius will defend himself March 3, 2014 against a charge of premeditated murder in the slaying of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. A South Africa judge has ruled that television stations can broadcast parts of the trial live, but with restrictions on witness testimonies. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe, File)

Pistorius investigators meet Apple over iPhone

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Dyson finishes with 4 birdies for Tshwane lead

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Fred added to Brazil squad; Ronaldinho still out

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 2, 2013, file photo, South Africa's Chad Le Clos swims in a men's 100-meter butterfly heat at the FINA Swimming World Championships in Barcelona, Spain. The Olympic champion swimmer visited Sochi on the final weekend of the games. Le Clos trains outdoors and his deep tan made him a standout among the crowds. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn, File)

Swimmer Chad Le Clos would welcome Phelps back

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Aiken beats Fisher in playoff to win Africa Open

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Grillo moves into 2-shot lead at Africa Open

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