South Africa

As Britain freezes in the longest, coldest, greyest winter for 50 years, expat Cath Everett seems to have made a wise choice with new home.

Vitesse Arnhem striker Wilfried Bony has expressed his desire to join the Premier League.

Nelson Mandela readmitted to hospital for recurrence of lung infection.

Carl Pistorius road death trial begins day before blade runner's bail condition hearing.

Deal takes almost half of trade exchanges between Brazil and China out of US dollar zone.

Matt Prior scores 110 not out to guide England to a draw against New Zealand

People Travel Group opens disciplinary hearing on driver who forced black, Asian and white passengers to travel separately.

Xi signs 16 trade agreements on first Africa visit while singer wife Peng Liyuan hailed as 'modern woman'.

West Ham will meet with representatives of striker Wilfried Bony this week as they attempt to secure a £12million deal for the Vitesse Arnham forward.

Sebastian Vettel claims victory at the Malaysian Grand Prix after defying team orders to pass team-mate Mark Webber

China new President Xi Jinping is to visit Tanzania, Congo and South Africa on his first official trip overseas.

Snake with heart attack bite on the loose as zoo staff use infra-red technology.

Cath Everett joins scheme that uses drama and song to take anti-substance abuse message into heart of poor communities.

Jonny Bairstow will play ahead of the injured Kevin Pietersen in the third test against New Zealand

New Zealand and England have everything to play for as they embark on the third and final test of the series.

After the final weekend of the Six Nations, Nick Howson puts together the Lions XV to face Australia at Suncorp on 22 June

Airport Council International (ACI) announces list of top airports in the world

Archbishop Wilfrid Fox Napier claims that paedophilia is a psychological illness, 'not a criminal condition'.

Police investigate whether bus that crashed on Western Cape's Hex River Pass was overloaded.

Cape Winelands set global example for best way to lure customers to pleasures of drinking wine, says Cath Everett

China's folk singer Peng Liyuan poised to join Jacqueline Kennedy, Raisa Gorbachova, Nancy Regan and Michelle Obama as influential figure.

Health minister Aaron Motsoaledi slams 'sugar daddies' for infecting children with HIV.

Secretive conclave inside Vatican's Sistine Chapel likely to go on for days as there is no clear frontrunner.

Sanele Masilela married Helen Shabangu, who is 53 years older to him.

Paralympian athlete's lawyers return to court to argue that bail conditions on Blade Runner unfair.

Johannesburg policemen charged with murder of Macia appear before Benoni Magistrate's Court.

Nelson Mandela's wife Graca Machel warns of high level of violence sweeping country.

ANC condemns violence against women as findings reveal South Africa has worst rate in the world.

Voodoo, Zulu and Elvis ceremonies among wedding experiences of perfectionist bride and groom

Adjusting to the South African middle class mindset of alarms, bars and panic buttons takes some getting used to, says Cath Everett.