Van Niekerk breaks down

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Watch Wayde van Niekerk break down during his interview with BBC Sport's Phil Jones over what he believes is a lack of respect for his achievements.

South Africa’s Mduduzi Manana charged with nightclub assault

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South Africa's deputy education minister is freed on bail after being accused of assaulting a woman.

Converted in captivity

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Stephen McGown and Johan Gustafsson were captured in Mali in November 2011, and released this year.

Converted in captivity

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Stephen McGown and Johan Gustafsson were captured in Mali in November 2011, and released this year.

Ramadan Sobhi signs new five-year deal with Stoke City

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Stoke City's Egypt international winger, Ramadan Sobhi, signs a new five-year contract with the English Premier League club.

Stephen McGown assumed al-Qaeda release was ‘joke’

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Stephen McGown, who has South African and UK nationality, was kidnapped from Mali in 2011.

World Championships 2017: Botswana to honour Isaac Makwala if he wins 200m gold

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Botswana will declare a national holiday in honour of Isaac Makwala if he wins 200m gold at the World Championships.

South African hostage Stephen McGowan describes release

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South African Stephen McGowan describes the moment he was released by al-Qaeda after six years.

Kenyans love #GitheriMan

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Kenyan social media digests the results of the election while saluting a voter queuing with a bag of beans.

Yemen migrants killed in ‘second deliberate drowning’

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The UN say at least 19 migrants have died after being forced from boats travelling to Yemen.