South Africa

South Africans have reacted with dismay and cynicism to Oscar Pistorius verdict.

Aimee Pistorius on Reeva Steenkamp: "She was very much cared for and accepted as part of our family."

The General issues chilling threat to Oscar Pistorius.

Extraordinary intervention in Oscar Pistorius trial by South African authorities over prisons claim.

Economic and social development in sub-Saharan Africa relies on its ability to provide electricity

In 2011 South Africa sent 98 million tonnes went into landfill, with just 10% being recycled.

Accused killer Dewani only feet away from Anni Dewani's relatives in Cape Town Court.

Cape Town cancels Nobel Laureates event after Tibetan spiritual leader is denied entry.

Johannesburg and London among 125 cities worldwide to host demonstrations demanding action against rhino and elephant poaching.

The deal will establish the first nuclear power plant based on Russian technology on African continent.

Cath Everett considers the recent statistics for violent crime in South Africa and its context of drugs and alcohol abuse.

Cath Everett goes on the brandy trail in the Western Cape.

The final day of the Oscar Pistorius trial as the Blade Runner is found guilty of culpable homicide.

Disturbing insights in to mental state of Oscar Pistorius on eve of murder trial verdict.

Cath Everett considers tribal rituals which can include botched circumcisions and female genital mutilation.

Speeding lorry ploughs into villagers while they were carving up hippo carcass in Limpopo province.

Cath Everett meditates on the social media support for a lowly domestic worker winning hearts on MasterChef SA.

Military personnel have reportedly seized government buildings and taken radio stations off air.

Cath Everett examines the quotas which show that if you are black you play football, if white you play rugby.

It seems rugby remains a bastion of white domination - but why?

Cath Everett finds it is possible to be too posh, as evidenced by the over-exclusive South African Polo Association.

Policeman from Gauteng arrested for attempted rhino poaching.

Palladium rallies near 13-year high while silver closes its sixth straight week down; gold and platinum little changed.

Cath Everett explores the city's maligned downtown area to find its hidden gems.

Cath returns from a visit in the UK, where it's high summer, to winter in Johannesburg.

South Africa beat England 20-17 at Kelvingrove

Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa agree on a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine.

Cath Everett reflects on the country's great struggle against apartheid on the eve of Mandela Day.

China is steadily improving its FX-related export competitiveness, but others are seeing their currencies becoming less helpful.

Russia's President seeks alliance to prevent future economic sanctions punishment.