South Africa

Two women suffer burns to their face, chests and hands on paradise Indian Ocean island.

Four month-old baby and boy abducted from their home and raped by intruder in Ceres.

An inspirational book leads Cath Everett on a voyage of discovery into South Africa's tribal heart - and unlocks the secrets of the world's most ancient people.

Australia, who came into this series following a 4-0 loss in India earlier this year, have to start winning in Manchester, if they still hope to regain the Ashes

2015 cricket World Cup draw puts Australia, New Zealand and England in one group and India, Pakistan and South Africa in another

James Taylor is called into the squad for the third test but Kevin Pietersen's recovery continues

Rio Tinto to sell majority of stakes as a part of its cost-cutting initiative.

A community purpose-built to encourage diversity - and help save the planet - is the only one of its kind in South Africa, Cath Everett discovers.

British drug maker woes mount in the face of tackling the bribery scandal in China.

Taylor will play for Sussex against Australia in the tour match at Hove

Westminister magistrate rules Dewani must return to South Africa to face trial over 2010 murder of Anni Dewani.

The Australian seamer will leave the tour after picking up a stress fracture in his back

Even 5,000 miles from their original homeland, descendants of French refugees in South Africa make the effort to mark Bastille Day. Cath Everett joins them.

Mandela's daughter Zindzi says former president gaining 'energy and strength' as nation celebrates his birthday.

Max Barashenkov and Montle Moorosi's Facebook jests about acceptable rape lead to suspension.

When you've lived amidst jagged beauty of South Africa, the rolling fields of home are even more striking, says Cath Everett.

As 18-year-old Lauren Fagen tried to kiss the lion, he reached through the bars of its cage, took a grip on Fagen's legs and dragged her inside.

Manuel Pellegrini says Manchester City could announce a new signing within the next 24 hours

Giant card on display at Nelson Mandela Football Invitational games in Pretoria and Durban.

Tourist in Western Cape Province sparks extraterrestrial alert after stumbling over strange creature on forest floor.

Chinese demand for crude oil produced in Nigeria is expected to rise tenfold to 200,000 barrels per day by 2015.

ANC bombmaker Denis Goldberg says British intelligence spied on hideout farm before raid.

IMF trims forecast due to a slowdown in emerging market economies and a recession-struck Europe

Murder of Zozo highlights 'sexual violence and hate crimes' women in South Africa are subjected to, Agang SA says.

Thirty men died and almost were 300 hospitalised following circumcisions at initiation ceremonies in South Africa's Eastern Cape.

Goldmining town of Nigel targeted by gang who who steal civic palm trees and export them to Europe for huge profits.

Government plans one-off auction of rhino horns from animals that have died of natural causes.

Michael Burdin jumped in front of express train after intolerable treatment by bosses, says ex-partner.

Police break into Mandla Mandela's property following court order to return bodies.

Brian O'Driscoll has been left out of the final Test against Australia as Warren Gatland names Alun Wyn Jones as British and Irish Lions captain.