When they woke 75 years ago this morning, the people of Dresden were faced by “the opened gates of hell”.

Munster have confirmed they are in advanced discussions to sign a pair of Springbok World Cup winners.

No better man than Rassie Erasmus to kill you with kindness.

Felix Jones didn't need long to make an impression with the Springboks.

Botswana Diamonds, the John Teeling-chaired mineral exploration company, has indicated a potential significant diamond discovery in South Africa.

South Africa produced late drama to hold New Zealand to a 16-16 draw in their Rugby Championship clash at Wellington.

"Your mother has a secret..." The words of an astrologer spoken to a West Cork woman led to her discovering that she was not her father's biological daughter.

At least 51 people are confirmed dead following severe flooding in the region of Durban in South Africa .

At least 13 people have been killed after part of a church collapsed in South Africa, according to local media.

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.

A rhinoceros poacher in a South Africa wildlife reserve was trampled to death by an elephant and eaten by lions, authorities have said.

The number of rhino that were poached for their horns dropped to below 1,000 in 2018, according to a report released by Environmental Affairs Minister Nomvula Mokonyane.

A 24-year-old man has appeared in court in South Africa in connection with the murder of an Irishman there.

A man is due in court in South Africa today, charged with the murder of Irish charity worker John Curran.

It has emerged an Irishman murdered in South Africa may have been killed for his mobile phone.

A murder investigation is underway after an Irishman was stabbed to death in South Africa.

South Africa stunned the All Blacks to secure their first victory in New Zealand since 2009 with a thrilling 36-34 win at the Westpac Stadium.

Wings Aphiwe Dyantyi and Makazole Mapimpi bagged a brace apiece as South Africa started their Rugby Championship campaign with a 34-21 win over Argentina.

Gunmen have opened fire on a minibus carrying members of a taxi drivers' association, killing 11 people and critically wounding four others in South Africa.

Love - we all dream of it and to us, these two penguins are definitely #goals.

Schalk Brits was sipping tequila in Ibiza when he first received contact from South Africa boss Rassie Erasmus asking whether he was interested in playing England.

This time last year, David Pocock was working on a farm in his native Zimbabwe, taking a break from rugby and relying on his cousin to text him with Wallabies updates.

A corruption case against former South African president Jacob Zuma has been adjourned until July 27.

There may be a familiar look about the cast list for this weekend’s Guinness PRO14 semi-finals, as the two most titleholders, Glasgow Warriors and Scarlets, square up to each other in Scotstoun this evening.

The owner of a South African wildlife park had a lucky escape after he was mauled by one of his lions.

The head of South Africa's football league has promised a full investigation after a stadium riot left 18 people hurt, including a security guard who suffered head injuries when he was attacked on the field by a mob of fans.