Aislinn Laing

A forensics expert says the South African Olympian, Oscar Pistorius, was on his stumps when he broke down the bathroom door to reach his dead girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. Audio

The South African Olympian Oscar Pistorius vomited in court today as the autopsy details of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, were reported at the trial. Ms Steenkamp was shot dead by Pistorius on… Audio

Labour says it can turn around support in time for election; Our Parliamentary Chief Reporter has more; Search widens for Malaysian aircraft; Govt promises big health and safety reform; Pistorius ill… Audio

One of the first people on the scene after Reeva Steenkamp was shot dead, feared Oscar Pistorius would harm himself. Audio

The second day of the Oscar Pistorius murder trial has been an emotional one for witnesses, with several of his neighbours called to talk about the night girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp was shot dead on… Audio

The South African athlete Oscar Pistorius has pleaded not guilty to murdering his girlfriend, at the start of his trial in Pretoria. Audio

The trial of the Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius gets underway early next week - and South Africans will be able to watch it live. Pistorius is on trial for the shooting of his girlfriend, Reeva… Audio

Twenty two miners have been arrested in South Africa, after emerging from a disused gold mine where they had been trapped. Audio

A dozen miners have been rescued from an abandoned shaft in South Africa, but hundreds more may still be trapped. Audio

The former South African president, Nelson Mandela, has left an estate worth an estimated -five-million-dollars (nz) to his family, his close personal staff, the governing African National Congress… Audio

The former South African President, Nelson Mandela, has been buried in his home village of Qunu, with a traditional Xhosa ceremony for only family and close friends. Audio

Thousands of foreign dignitaries and South Africans have paid tribute to Nelson Mandela during a four hour long memorial service. Audio

World leaders are descending on South Africa as the nation continues to celebrate the life of former president Nelson Mandela. Audio

South Africa Correspondent for the Daily and Sunday Telegraph based in Johannesburg, talking about Nelson Mandela and South Africa. Audio

Oscar Pistorius, the South African paralympian accused of killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine's Day, has been charged with murder and possession of illegal ammunition. Audio

Zimbabwe's Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has criticised the country's election as 'fraudulent and stolen' after President Robert Mugabe swept to power for the seventh time. Audio

Zimbabwe's Prime Minister and Presidential hopeful, Morgan Tsvangirai, says the presidential election was a farce. Audio

People in Zimbabwe are still casting their votes in the Parliamentary and Presidential election, which has been largely peaceful so far. Audio

The family of the former South African president, Nelson Mandela, have rushed to his side as he remains in a serious condition in hospital. Audio

The bail hearing for Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius has continued overnight with more claims and counterclaims. Audio