South Africa
Mandela inducted into Rugby Hall of Fame
South African icon Nelson Mandela has been posthumously inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame.
RWC LIVE: Scotland vs South Africa
Rugby World Cup: South Africa have beaten Scotland at St James Park in Newcastle. Look back at the LIVE commentary of the game here.
Boks make 10 changes to team
The Springboks have made 10 changes to their starting XV for Saturday's crucial Rugby World Cup showdown with Samoa in Birmingham.
Japan victory over SA could boost sports' popularity
The shock's barely worn off for rugby fans after Japan's jaw-dropping victory over South Africa at the Rugby World Cup. Audio
Meyer gambles on experienced 'Springcrocks'
The Springboks are so obsessed with experience going into the World Cup that they've included halfback Fourie du Preez, who hasn't played since February.
Springboks face court action to bar them from World Cup
The Springboks are facing a legal challenge that could bar them from the World Cup. Audio
Oscar Pistorius parole decision overturned by Justice Minister
Staying in South Africa. Oscar Pistorius's release from prison has been halted by the South African government. Audio
Quick thinking of Australian surfer saves him from shark attack
Champion surfer Mick Fanning says he'd be happy never to compete again after surviving a shark attack in South Africa broadcast on live television. Audio
Sudan's President escapes arrest
The Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, who is wanted for war crimes, has escaped arrest in South Africa and returned to Khartoum. Audio
Pistorius set for release after 10 months jail over killing
Oscar Pistorius is set to be released from prison in August after serving just 10 months in jail for shooting dead his partner Reeva Steencamp. Audio
Email has implicated FIFA President in bribery allegations
An email between the South African government and FIFA, has implicated the FIFA President Sepp Blatter and potentially the former South African President Thabo Mbeki in bribery allegations. Audio
Treating by Touch
This week on One in Five: Treating by touch - a profile of Motueka physiotherapist, Richard Hayward who also happens to be blind. Trained in London, Richard came to New Zealand thirty years ago via a… Audio
An elephant's sense of smell
Training African elephants to sniff out TNT and landmines. The US military's even interested in Sean Hensman's studies in South Africa. Audio
Mother committed to Reeva Steenkamp's legacy
Reeva Steenkamp's mother, June Steenkamp has written a book about the family's ordeal and she's in New Zealand for a domestic violence speaking engagement hosted by the charity Shine. Audio
Chaos reigns in South African parliament
Chaos reigned in South Africa's parliament overnight as opposition MPs disrupted President Zuma's State of the Nation address. Audio
Sports correspondent - South Africa
Johannesburg-based sports journalist Beverley Maphangwa, from the SABC keeps, pace with the pack. Qualifying for the Africa Cup of Nations, beaten by the Welsh in rugby, and strong South African… Audio
Prosecutors can appeal Pistorius murder acquittal
A South African judge has ruled that prosecutors can appeal against the acquittal on murder charges of the Paralympian Oscar Pistorius. Audio
Honeymoon murder trial thrown out
A South African judge has thrown out the murder case against the British businessman, Shrien Dewani, who was accused with killing his wife on their honeymoon. Audio
Captain of the South African national soccer team fatally shot
South Africans are mourning the death of the captain of the national soccer team who was fatally shot while trying to protect his pop star girlfriend during an attempted robbery at her home. Audio
The day Nelson Mandela came to Auckland
An Auckland church, St Matthew's in the City, is holding two events to commemorate 'the day Madiba came' - 13 November 1995 - when Nelson Mandela visited and spoke to the hundreds of anti-apartheid… Audio