South Africa
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
It's official: Allister Coetzee to lead Springboks
Allister Coetzee has been unveiled as the coach to lead South Africa to the Rugby World Cup in Japan.
Jamie Joseph: Battling poaching in Africa
Writer and environmental activist who grew up between South Africa and Zimbabwe, and moved to New Zealand. She is reporting from the frontline of Africa's poaching crisis at savingthewild.com, and has… Audio, Gallery
Nights' Sport - United Kingdom
BBC sports journalist Russell Fuller keeps the score court side. The race for the English Premier League title is one of the most exciting of all time; all because of Leicester City; the Six Nations… Audio
Pollard to miss most of season
The Springbok first five Handre Pollard will miss the majority of the rugby season because of injury.
Pundit - Military History
Historian and author of 'New Zealand and the First World War 1914-1919', Dr. Damien Fenton talks to Bryan about South Africa's War of 1914-1915. Audio
South African mayor defends scholarships for virgins
A South African mayor has defended the decision to award scholarships to 16 female university students, which are conditional on them remaining virgins.
England thrash South Africa
England made quick work of securing victory in the first Test by bundling out South Africa for 174 before lunch to ensure a 241-run victory on the last day.
England close in on victory
England have set South Africa an unlikely target of 416 for victory, as the Proteas struggled to 136 for four at stumps on the fourth day of the first cricket Test.
Murderer planned to escape to South Africa
The man who stabbed his wife to death planned to escape to South Africa after carrying out the killing. Audio
"Intermediary" charged with match fixing by CSA
South African cricket authorities have charged an unnamed "intermediary" with attempting to fix matches in the country's domestic Twenty20 competition.
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
Southern Kings lose coach
Embattled South African Super Rugby side the Southern Kings have been dealt another blow with head coach Brent Janse van Rensburg resigning.
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
Marinos takes over SANZAR
The South African Andy Marinos has been named the new head of southern hemisphere rugby's governing body, SANZAR, replacing New Zealand's Greg Peters.
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
Springbok coaching position to be reviewed
The South African Rugby Union has confirmed that there will be a review of the Springbok coaching and management team.
RWC LIVE: South Africa vs Argentina
Rugby World Cup third place playoff: South Africa take on Argentina at Olympic Stadium. Follow LIVE commentary of the game here.
Argentina make 9 changes
Argentina coach Daniel Hourcade has made nine changes to his team to face South Africa in the World Cup bronze medal match.
Meyer picks top side for Argentina clash
Springboks coach Heyneke Meyer has named his strongest possible team for the third and forth play-off at the Rugby World Cup against Argentina.