A number of typo-ridden billboards have been erected in South Africa ahead of an upcoming election, resulting in unexpected international attention for a suburb in the southside of Cork city.

South Africa's ruling party the African National Congress (ANC) has lost the metropolitan area which includes the capital in its biggest election setback since it took power 22 years ago.

The parents of Reeva Steenkamp who was shot dead by Oscar Pistorius have spoken out about their need for answers surrounding their daughter’s death.

PARIS HILTON was detained in the South African city of Port Elizabeth yesterday for possession of marijuana, police have said.