The South African President said that Nelson Mandela's condition is 'improving' and he's 'much better' today than he was last night.

South African President Jacob Zuma said he found Nelson Mandela “in good shape and in good spirits” yesterday, but a video of his encounter with the ailing anti-apartheid icon belies those cheery words, showing him with a vacant look on his face.

The brother of Oscar Pistorius has pleaded not guilty to killing a woman motorcyclist in a road crash.

The family of Reeva Steenkamp says her body is back in her hometown of Port Elizabeth and a private funeral has been planned for Tuesday.

South Africa’s national broadcaster says it will go ahead with screening a reality TV show featuring Reeva Steenkamp.

Blade runner Oscar Pistorius broke down in tears as he appeared in court today accused of the premeditated murder of his girlfriend at his exclusive South African home.

Olympic and Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius is due to appear in court today after being arrested on suspicion of murdering his girlfriend after she was shot dead at his home.

ORGANIC Irish milk is expected to be proven healthier than both organic and conventional processed imported product, according to as-yet unpublished research by Limerick Institute of Technology.

A British newlywed accused of hiring a hitman to kill his bride on their South African honeymoon today denied he was involved in another murder three years earlier.

German industrial giant Siemens has signed a €2.69bn contract to deliver technology services around the world to the BBC, a deal that will see it acquire the broadcaster’s technology subsidiary.

IRELAND’S Geordan Murphy admitted last night he is still coming to terms with missing out on the World Cup after breaking his leg against Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday.

At least 47 people have been killed in a stampede at a football match in South Africa, according to reports.