Josh Rand

South Africa has confounded sceptics who said the stadiums would never be finished in time for next June's soccer spectacular and is close to completing 10 top class venues that bear comparison with the world's best. Read More

THOUSANDS of lions face slaughter in South Africa under new rules, backed by animal rights groups, that would lead to the abolition of a lucrative hunting practice, according to game parks. Read More

Copper rose to a 15-month high, mining companies led an advance in stocks and currencies of commodity producers strengthened as investors anticipated faster economic growth next year. Read More