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Anti-apartheid legend’s new inquest should lead to prosecutions, Biko family tell BBC

Seen as a martyr in the struggle against white-minority rule, Steve Biko died in police custody in 1977.

Nigerian pilot tests positive for alcohol after plane veered off runway

The 64-year-old has been sacked, although all the passengers were unharmed.

Wada says Kenya non-compliant with anti-doping code

The World Anti-Doping Agency alleges Kenya is non-compliant with its code and will face consequences next month unless certain conditions are met.

Wada says Kenya non-compliant with anti-doping code

The World Anti-Doping Agency alleges Kenya is non-compliant with its code and will face consequences next month unless certain conditions are met.

Africa’s sprint ‘pirate’ who celebrates like Gyokeres

Cameroon's Emmanuel Eseme on African sprinting, why he adopted Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres 'mask' celebration and his ambitions at the 2025 World Athletics Championships.

South African rapist loses bid to block Netflix film about his life

Thabo Bester had argued the documentary would affect his trial for allegedly faking his death to escape prison.

‘Rugby’s changed my life’ – Hele’s tough rise

South Africa number eight Aseza Hele has been a star of the Women's Rugby World Cup and plays on Saturday against New Zealand in her country's first quarter-final.

‘Rugby’s changed my life’ – Hele’s tough rise

South Africa number eight Aseza Hele has been a star of the Women's Rugby World Cup and plays on Saturday against New Zealand in her country's first quarter-final.

Burkina Faso scraps visa fees for African travellers

But African travellers will be required to submit an online application for verification, a minister says.

South African rapist in bid to block Netflix documentary about his life

Thabo Bester, who allegedly faked his death in prison and escaped, says the documentary is defamatory.