South Africa

Britons claim they saw fugitive murder suspect peer in southern Africa 12 years ago.

Game Ranger Norman Chiwawu fought off beast after rescuing colleague.

The profit was driven by considerable increases in e-book sales at Penguin and the Financial Times Group, both of which are owned by Pearson.

Mandela retired from active public life nearly eight years ago, mainly because of his failing health.

Nelson Mandela retired from the public life eight years ago and is said to be suffering from failing health.

Lord Lucan, a British aristocrat wanted in connection with murder of his children's nanny, has actually been living a secret life in Africa, according to the former secretary of his friend John Aspinall.

Even if Colombian singer Shakira was attacked by a sea lion, she does not stop worrying for her animal friends.

Human rights groups file case at the South African high court alleging Zimbabwean officials complicit in torture.

Lion attacks and kills experienced zookeeper at breeding farm outside Johannesburg.

Grammy award-winning pop queen Shakira had a rather interesting experience... She was attacked a lion... a sea lion, that is!

Alarming rise in shark attack fatalities as figure reaches 18-year high.

Anonymous hackers reveal secret email from former British MP George Galloway to Syria president's aides asking for Gaza Strip convoy help.

Anonymous hacked hundreds of emails from embattled Syrian president Bashar al-Assad’s ministerial office

England edged ahead at the end of the first day of the third Test against Pakistan after 16 wickets fell in a tumultuous opening to the dead rubber contest.

England captain Andrew Strauss has issued a stark warning that underperforming players will be axed for the tour of Sri Lanka next month, if they fail again in the dead rubber third Test against Pakistan which starts on Friday.

Port Said football match carnage just the latest in long line of football tragedies.

Health authorities recall condoms given away for ANC's 100th birthday party celebrations but activists fear large number still in circulation.

Police issue official security warning as rhino horns increase in value.

The Queen's racing bird Royal Desire is taking on Mike Tyson's thoroughbred fliers in Sun City, South Africa.

Drug legislation shifts focus against gangs and big dealers with community service preferred for mules and low-level pushers.

Figures show that nearly 500 rhinos were killed in South Africa in 2011, and most of the carcasses were found with their horns removed.

Following the announcement of iBooks 2 and iBooks Author on Thursday, Apple saw its stock price hit a new company record of $431 (£278) per share.

Artist Akili Blaq marks centenary of South Africa's African National Congress with Dollar a Day album that showcases huge variety of music.

An American base jumper who crashed on Table Mountain after attempting a jump has been severely injured and will incur a fine for the illegal activity.

A 25-year-old man was killed by a shark at a beach in the Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Despite the economic slowdown, exports of goods and services over the last twelve months have reached $2.089 trillion; an increase of 32.64 percent when compared for the same period in 2009.

South African female gang of HIV positive women are accused of intentionally infecting men in viral email

Conservationists in South Africa say ivory poachers killed record 448 rhinos in 2011.

South African rangers kill two more poachers in gun battle in prestige national park.

Former France coach Raymond Domenech believes Samir Nasri's perceived problems at Manchester City following his acrimonious departure from Arsenal in the summer, are indicative of the midfielder's "excessive individualism".