South Africa

Great Britain rowers have qualified for final of the men's lightweight four, by finishing first in their semi final game.

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Amaro Jose Viana, a 12-year-old boy was drowned in boiling water after his parents were shot dead by gunmen who broke into the family house.

Leader of right-wing group Boeremag also guilty of Soweto bombings in 2002, could face life sentence.

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South African rugby legend Francois Pienaar believes financial implications of hosting 2024 Olympic Games too significant to risk bidding.

South Africa marched to victory in their first test against England at the Kia Oval, with the side getting all out for 240 to gift the Saffas a win by an innings and 12 runs.

Princess Charlene visited the South African Olympics swimmers to offer them help on funding and sponsorship. Check out the pictures.

England are staring down the barrel at the moment and will need a miracle on Monday to save this Test in the battle to become the undisputed best Test team in the world.

England are staring down the barrel at the moment and will need some early wickets on Sunday if they hope to save this Test.

Sir Alex Ferguson's side will play their away matches in white shirts and black shorts this season.

South Africa are trailing England by 299 runs but they have nine wickets in hand and with conditions expected to be good for batting on Saturday, the match is very much in the balance.

England look to well in control and on course to defend their crown against South Africa, as we head into the second day at the Oval

Vodafone's strong performance in emerging markets was weighed down by weak demand in European countries.

Javier Hernandez has offered a word of advice to Manchester United's newest signings, with the striker saying that they need to settle in as quickly as possible to take full advantage of the pre-season tour and find their place in the squad.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says striker Dimitar Berbatov wants to leave the club following his restricted appearances last season.

Eden Hazard and Gylfi Sigurdsson were both on target as Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur began their pre-season preparations with comfortable victories.

Former US President Bill Clinton visited Mandela at his Qunu home.

United will play pre-season friendlies in South Africa and China before kicking off domestic duties with a game against David Moyes and Everton on 20 August

Rise in black market demand sees jump in number of rhinos being illegally killed in South Africa.

Matt Prior has been given painkilling injections by the England medical staff, raising questions about his fitness ahead of the Test series against South Africa.

Former England test captain Alec Stewart believes the form of Ravi Bopara will prove crucial in South Africa's attempts of becoming the world's No.1 test team.

The South African edition of Marie Claire has hit upon a novel idea - to make Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, the cover of their Fan Art tribute

Former Liverpool and Manchester City goal keeper David James has hailed England's Joe Hart as the best keeper in the world

Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata targets an Olympic gold medal, this summer, with the Spanish national team

Gary Neville believes that Shinji Kagawa could become the next Javier Hernandez or Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Manchester United, with the former Red Devil praising Sir Alex Ferguson's latest signing.

Villager John Chakabaya's horrific ordeal during 12-day kidnapping by gang including Masenyani Mandhalele outlined in court.

The pullout is bound to have serious impact on the beleaguered investment arm of the government-owned conglomerate.

George Obama lives in Nairobi slum and believes in self-help and respect for one's parents - core values of the American right.

South African wicketkeeper Mark Boucher has announced his retirement from international cricket after having undergone eye surgery after being struck by a bail during a tour match against Somerset at Taunton.