Oscar Pistorius has been moved at his request to a prison that is better able to accommodate disabled offenders, the South African government has said.

ARGENTINA striker Carlos Tevez threw down the challenge to World Cup favourites Spain and Brazil last night by declaring: “I’m ready” – even though he may not play in their opening game.

Newly elected African National Congress President Jacob Zuma today called for unity in his first keynote speech since taking over the reins of the party from President Thabo Mbeki, amid allegations of corruption and growing political tension.

A SCHOOLGIRL who fought back to health after devastating illness and a bank official turned crusading priest who turned himself into a human guinea pig were among the winners of this year’s ESB/Rehab People of the Year Awards.

Foreign Affairs Minister Brian Cowen is today meeting South African President, Thabo Mbeki in Pretoria.