Latest from South Africa

Trip to interview writer over mother's death not ruled out

Rugby: Cruden promotion a chance to shine

South Africa: Game on

Michael Brown has the heads-up on the best South African side-trips and booking your World Cup tickets.

South Africa: Give me high five

Sighting a celebrity out of his natural habitat helps Michael Brown boost his safari tally.

Thanda Private Game Reserve, South Africa

Located in northern Zululand, Thanda Private Game Reserve is an award-winning safari destination.

South Africa: Full of flavour

Michael Brown discovers Soweto - a place dripping history as much as succulent juices from a chicken curry.

Rugby: Highlanders finally nail a close match

Rugby: Brumbies victory silences stadium

President who dared to preach peace

Twenty years after the end of apartheid, F. W. de Klerk fends off accusations from some white South Africans that he gave South Africa away.

Soccer: World Cup is just the ticket

Rugby: Spoiler alert - the Springboks win

Morgan Freeman was just fine and dandy as the great freedom fighter. He also happens to be the biggest problem with <i>Invictus</i>, writes Dylan Cleaver.

Running barefoot may be healthier, say scientists

Research finds that running without any footwear could be better for your legs because it encourages the use of a different set of muscles.

I'm still in denial, says grieving Thorne

It is a month since he lost his son, and former All Black and MP Grahame Thorne is still in denial.

Soccer: Maradona casts spell over South Africa

Health workers fear return of brutal ritual

Soccer: Stab-proof vests annoy Cup hosts

A British company has come under fire for trying to sell "stab-proof" vests to soccer fans heading to South Africa for the World Cup.