Aislinn Laing
Claims Pistorius beat girlfriend with cricket bat
A new book says Oscar Pistorius attacked his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp with a cricket bat before shooting her dead. Audio
Oscar Pistorius granted bail
The South-African athlete, Oscar Pistorius, has been granted bail while he awaits sentence for murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in 2013. Audio
Pistorius charged with murder after appeals court ruling
Oscar Pistorius will be heading back to prison next year, after being found guilty of the murder of Reeva Steenkamp. Audio
Pistorius about to hear if conviction will be changed to murder
Tomorrow the Supreme Appeal Court of South Africa will tell athlete Oscar Pistorius if his conviction for killing Reeva Steenkamp will be upgraded from manslaughter to murder. Audio
Prosecutors argue Oscar Pistorius should stand trial for murder
South African judges have heard a prosecution appeal for athlete Oscar Pistorius to be convicted of murder instead of culpable homicide. Audio
Pistorius will serve remainder of sentence at 24 room mansion
Oscar Pistorius has been released early and will serve the remainder of his prison sentence for killing his girlfriend under house arrest. Audio
Pistorius set to be released from prison under supervision
Twelve months after he was jailed for killing his girlfriend, Oscar Pistorius is set to be released from prison. The Telegraph's South Africa correspondent, Aislinn Laing is on the line from… Audio
Minnesota dentist wont face charges
The Minnesota dentist who shot and killed Cecil the Lion, in July, Walter Palmer, won't face charges in the beloved big cat's death. 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
More details come to light on Cecil the lion
The outrage over the killing of Cecil the lion is continuing to dominate social media around the world. Audio
Obama ends his tour to Africa
The United States President, Barack Obama, has ended his Africa tour with a speech to regional leaders in which he said the continent's progress depended on democracy, freedom and human rights. 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
FIFA scandal: Worldwide implications following resignation
The ramifications of the resignation of Sepp Blatter yesterday are spreading around the world with national football bodies rushing to deny any involvement in corrupt activities linked to FIFA. 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
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
Oscar Pistorius sentenced to five years for killing girlfriend
Oscar Pistorius has been sentenced to five years in jail for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. Audio
Day three of Oscar Pistorius' sentencing wraps; prosecution calls witnesses
Prosecutors have roundly rejected a probation worker's claim that Oscar Pistorius would be vulnerable in jail. Audio