South Africa

• 1 Bright smiles as Michelle Obama meets the father of the Rainbow Nation in Africa
  At 92 years old, he is frail now and rarely receives visitors. But living legend Nelson Mandela made a special effort to see an inspirational woman who has made history in her own right. The father...

• 2 Mum was 'mad' – thinking of her keeps us going, says Prince Harry
  Prince Harry has revealed he thinks of his late mother Princess Diana every day, and wonders what she would make of what he and William are doing now. "Whatever we do, wherever we are and whoever...

• 3 Heartbroken Nelson Mandela attends great-granddaughter's funeral
  It was a sad day for Nelson Mandela and his family on Thursday as they gathered to attend the funeral of the former South African leader's great-granddaughter Zenani Mandela. Making a rare public appearance,...

• 4 Details emerge about Prince William and Harry's dual summer plans
  In less than a month Prince William and his brother Prince Harry will embark on their first joint overseas tour. The popular young royals are heading to southern Africa from June 14 to 19,...

• 5 South African president gets grand London welcome from Queen on start of state visit
  The Queen and Prince Philip welcomed South African President Jacob Zuma to London with a full display of British pageantry on Wednesday. The monarch and her husband joined senior politicians and troops...