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D’Tigress overcome adversity to shine at Olympics

Nigeria's women have shown resilience off the basketball court and defensive steel on it to break new ground for Africa at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

D’Tigress overcome adversity to shine at Olympics

Nigeria's women have shown resilience off the basketball court and defensive steel on it to break new ground for Africa at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Black Panther actress Connie Chiume dies aged 72

The multi-award-winning actress starred in several South African TV shows and became a household name.

What it’s like to be your country’s only Olympian

Four nations have just one athlete at the Games - it's a hard, lonely experience, they say, but also a source of pride.

What it’s like to be your country’s only Olympian

Four nations have just one athlete at the Games - it's a hard, lonely experience, they say, but also a source of pride.

Joy and relief as South Africa manages to keep its lights on

After experiencing regular power cuts for 17 years there are signs things are now working properly.

Joy and relief as South Africa manages to keep its lights on

After experiencing regular power cuts for 17 years there are signs things are now working properly.

Joy and relief as South Africa manages to keep its lights on

After experiencing regular power cuts for 17 years there are signs things are now working properly.

Chemutai denied by Yavi in steeplechase sprint finish

Uganda's defending Olympic champion Peruth Chemutai is dethroned by Kenyan-born Bahraini Winfred Yavi in the women's 3000m steeplechase final.

Chemutai denied by Yavi in steeplechase sprint finish

Uganda's defending Olympic champion Peruth Chemutai is dethroned by Kenyan-born Bahraini Winfred Yavi in the women's 3000m steeplechase final.