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Oscar Pistorius Verdict: 'A Broken Man Who Doesn't Care How Long He Goes to Prison'
Disturbing insights in to mental state of Oscar Pistorius on eve of murder trial verdict.
My South African Adventure: Colourful Tribal Initiation Ceremonies Have a Dark Side
Cath Everett considers tribal rituals which can include botched circumcisions and female genital mutilation.
South Africa: Ten Dead as Lorry Runs Over Villagers Scrambling for Hippo Meat
Speeding lorry ploughs into villagers while they were carving up hippo carcass in Limpopo province.
My South African Adventure: MasterChef's Sipho Mdlankomo Heats up the Black Servants' Debate
Cath Everett meditates on the social media support for a lowly domestic worker winning hearts on MasterChef SA.
Military 'Coup' Under Way in Lesotho - Prime Minister Fled The Country
Military personnel have reportedly seized government buildings and taken radio stations off air.
My South African Adventure: 'Is Rugby Racist?'
Cath Everett examines the quotas which show that if you are black you play football, if white you play rugby.
Apartheid with Balls: Is South Africa Clinging to Racism Through Rugby?
It seems rugby remains a bastion of white domination - but why?
My South African Adventure: Turning on the Class with Shopping, Lunch and a Polo Match
Cath Everett finds it is possible to be too posh, as evidenced by the over-exclusive South African Polo Association.
South African Police Officer Held over Attempted Rhino Poaching
Policeman from Gauteng arrested for attempted rhino poaching.
My South African Adventure: Johannesburg's Art-Deco Buildings Remain After Gold Rush and White Flight
Cath Everett explores the city's maligned downtown area to find its hidden gems.
My South African Adventure: Keeping Warm, Early Christmas and Family Stickers
Cath returns from a visit in the UK, where it's high summer, to winter in Johannesburg.
Glasgow 2014: South Africa Beat England to Women's Pairs Commonwealth Gold
South Africa beat England 20-17 at Kelvingrove
Where the Brics Stand on Israel's Gaza Offensive
Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa agree on a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine.
My South African Adventure: Johannesburg is the Place to be on Mandela Day
Cath Everett reflects on the country's great struggle against apartheid on the eve of Mandela Day.
Could China Wrest Currency Control Within Brics?
China is steadily improving its FX-related export competitiveness, but others are seeing their currencies becoming less helpful.
Putin Seeks Brics Alliance to Combat US Economic Sanctions
Russia's President seeks alliance to prevent future economic sanctions punishment.
White Woman Feeds Black Child 'Like Dog': South African Charity Feed a Child Apologises for Advert
The advert, aimed at raising awarenesses on South Africa's hungry children, spectacularly backfires.
Brics to Launch New Development Bank at Brazil Summit
Russian minister says bank's HQ to be decided at Fortaleza summit on July 15-16.
My South African Adventure: Volunteering to Teach English to Township Children
Cath Everett visits San culture and education centre and is inspired to volunteer to teach English to some disadvantaged township children.
My South African Adventure: Johannesburg Art Galleries Reveal a Narrative of Struggle
Cath Everett samples a multimedia-based exhibition at Wits Art Museum about the lives of migrant workers.
My South African Adventure: Protecting Birds and Sustaining Fish – 'Biodiversity Stewardship' in Action
Cath Everett examines how South Africa's bird and sea life must be protected from loss of habitat and over-fishing.
My South African Adventure: DSTv Music Festival Plays Host to Racial Harmony
Cath Everett is pleasantly surprised to find an even mix of black and white fans attending DSTv music and food festival.
South Africa: Orphaned Baby Rhino Refuses to Sleep Alone After Watching Poachers Kill Mother
South African baby rhino Gertjie was found crying next to dead mother's side before rescue from the wild.
My South African Adventure: The Jozi Suburb with a Flavour of Bethnal Green
Cath Everett discovers an Indian diaspora that dates back to 1860s.
Lonmin Profits Slashed While Platinum Miners Die in Strike Clashes
South African company is world's no. 3 platinum producer and says it may have to cut jobs if the strike continues.
59 Arrested After Violent Protests in South African Slum
Military deployed in Johannesburg's Alexandra township as protesters dispersed with rubber bullets and stun grenades.
ANC Registers Fifth Consecutive Win in South Africa Election
Jacob Zuma set to start his second five-year term as president as ANC secures win despite opposition's political gains.
Ukip Candidate William Henwood Who Told Lenny Henry to Leave UK is From South Africa
Fresh racism storm for Ukip with comments as Enflield Council hopeful who slurred Henry turns out to be South African
My South African Adventure: Get Down With Joburg's D-Day Marijuana Festival
Expat Cath Everett decides to take in Joberg's D-Day festival, part of a global celebration of all things involving marijuana.
Johannesburg Stock Exchange: Trade Delayed by Another IT Glitch
Trading on the JSE started an hour late this morning after a technical problem.