TWO South African men, captured along with a senior al-Qaida terrorist, were plotting attacks on tourist sites in their home country, and a senior police official said yesterday.

The QE2 liner was among the targets selected by two South Africans – captured in Pakistan along with a senior al-Qaida terrorist – who were plotting attacks on tourist sites in their home country, it was reported today.

The South African Rugby association are launching a national investigation into last Saturday's attack on Irish referee David McHugh during a Tri-Nations match in Durban.

The Irish Under 21 Team play to South Africa has been announced.

At least seven people were crushed to death and 51 injured when panicking crowds went on a stampede during a riot at a soccer match between two of the Congo’s top teams.

Nelson Mandela has called for unity in South Africa after the tragedy at Ellis Park stadium.

Johannesburg police have denied using tear gas outside Ellis Park stadium before the stampede which killed 43 people.

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