Oscar Pistorius' lawyers file 40-page argument against appeal to have him charged with Reeve Steenkamp murder.
IBTimes UK sport editor Nick Howson weighs up England's chances of winning the tournament.
The giant lock could miss South Africa's opener but is likely to have a pivotal role to play later.
South Africans take to Twitter to lambaste President Jacob Zuma for rising crime rates.
Durban chosen to host 2022 Commonwealth Games at the federation's general assembly in New Zealand.
Concerns are rising over China's stuttering economy.
Paralympic star was due to be released just 10 months into five-year manslaughter sentence.
Desmond Tutu has been admitted to hospital due to "inflammation", his daughter said on 18 August.
Grandmother Winnie Mandela accused by the girl's family of attempting a cover-up.
South Africa is in a mess and its past white rulers, the ANC and the West are all to blame.
As Pistorius' release date nears, prosecutors call for paralympian to be convicted over Reeva Steenkamp murder.
Medics say five more people are injured after accident in KwaZulu-Natal.
South African President Jacob Zuma defends American hunter Walter Palmer accused of killing Cecil.
Three-time world champion who fought off a shark on live TV returns to the water six days later.
Images show Johannesburg ADT guard dragged out of his patrol vehicle by two men, one armed with a handgun
Mick Fanning said he thanked the predator for not eating him as the surfer was in its territory.
Surfer Mick Fanning was attacked by a shark in a televised competition in South Africa.
Cyclist for Polish team CCC who called Eritrean racer a "f*****g n****r" apologises with promise of donating month's salary to charity.
Two surveys reveal depth of problem in education.
Presidency Minister Jeff Radebe said country would be reviewing its participation in the international court.
King Goodwill Zwelithini wants the royal family to pay for the 19th-Century destruction of his ancestral home.
Zuma criticised for remarks made ahead of reports into Marikana massacre.