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Nelson Mandela made one final trip home to the little village of Qunu in Transkei, South Africa when his body was transported in a military procession.

A return to South Africa triggers deep thoughts - can one person have two homelands?

For many years, the cry was: "What will happen to South Africa after Mandela?" That time has come.

On a street in a suburb of the South African coastal city of East London is the unusual sight of a big brick wall with the slogan Mighty All Blacks.

On a sombre day when he viewed Nelson Mandela's body lying in state, Dr Pita Sharples also had an encounter with two superstars.

This has been a difficult task for the South African Government as it had to follow protocols and ensure that the various dignitaries were given the proper welcome, writes Andrew Austin.

Nelson Mandela the peacemaker has achieved something in his death that had not been seen before. A US President shook hands with a President of Cuba.

Andrew Austin soaks up Palm Springs.

Andrew Austin finds fun, glamour and plain working folk in America's gambling capital.

A new hotel in pokie city caters for travellers wanting a quiet night, writes Andrew Austin.

Andrew Austin compares his romantic image of LA with the real thing.