South African music
From early missionary hymns and jazz to kwela, kwaito, mbaqanga and bubblegum pop, South African musicians have always given international trends an unmistakable flavour of their own.
Hero's farewell for Helen Suzman
Veteran politician Helen Suzman was laid to rest in Johannesburg on Sunday. One of the country's longest-serving members of Parliament, Suzman fought a lonely, courageous battle from within the apartheid legislature for the right of all South Africans to vote.
Kyalami gears up for A1GP
Kyalami is gearing up to host the South African A1 Grand Prix in February. Durban set a high standard for the local leg of the A1GP World Cup of Motorsport over the past three years, but if any circuit can match or exceed this, Kyalami is the one to do it.
World heritage in South Africa
Did you know that Table Mountain has more plant species than the British Isles? Or that the Drakensberg has both the highest mountain range in Africa south of Kilimanjaro and the continent's richest concentration of rock art? South Africa is home to eight Unesco World Heritage sites, places of "outstanding value to humanity".
South Africa's best ever cricket team?
The South African cricket team has won deserved praise for ensuring an away series victory over Australia, coming from behind to win the first two tests in astonishing style. There was, however, a time when South Africa completely dominated Australia - from beginning to end of a four-test series. Brad Morgan looks back to 1970.
Win the South African trip of a lifetime!
Living in the UK? Buy a pack of South African plums and stand to win a 12-day tour for two to discover the "Essential South Africa". There are two trips to be won – plus five runner-up prizes of a case of South African wine.
