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My batsmen hold the key to success, says Andrew Strauss

2009-11-23T08:06:33Z

Andrew Strauss believes the form of his batsmen will make the ultimate difference in the one-day series with South Africa

Simon Mann's road to freedom

2009-11-04T09:25:37Z

As British 'dog of war' comes home, Stephen Robinson looks at the politics behind his release and what the future might hold for him

Original punch restored in Porgy and Bess

2009-10-27T00:00:00Z

The resonances shift and Porgy and Bess once again packs the punch that Gershwin intended.

The People's Porgy

2009-10-06T10:23:57Z

Cape Town Opera, about to make its London debut, has found new resonance in Gershwin's great love story by setting it in the townships where many of its company live.

Twitter video wins Kennington team an exotic fixture

2009-09-24T07:58:40Z

Amateur team from Kennington lines up for a football match in a South African game reserve, with elephants and zebra looking on

England fans planning trip of a lifetime to World Cup 2010

2009-09-10T06:41:38Z

Travel agents report surge in bookings to watch England in the World Cup after Fabio Capello's team booked its place in South Africa

Magical Mysteries tour

2009-09-01T07:45:12Z

The worldwide success of a musical version of The Mysteries, which returns to London this month, shows how these remarkable medieval plays still speak to a 21st-century audience.

Only a hurricane between sailor aged 17 and around-world record

2009-08-26T07:11:09Z

17-year-old Mike Perham faces one last challenge before he becomes the youngest person to sail solo around the globe - a hurricane named Bill

South Africa's wine route

2009-07-30T10:27:47Z

Just an hour from Cape Town is a little slice of Languedoc where the vines are serenaded by Mahler and lavender is scattered on the pillows

Nathan Hines banned after late try denies Lions

2009-06-24T07:06:47Z

Rugby union: Scot to miss crucial Second Test after being banned for a dangerous tackle during Lions' 13-13 draw with the young Springboks

War Horse gallops ahead with more London shows

2009-06-24T07:01:30Z

Award-winning show War Horse is to extend its West End run after more than �3million of tickets were sold in its first 12 weeks

Sporting Miscellanies

2009-06-23T08:59:35Z

Football: Fabio Capello wants to avoid the Wag-related nonsense which surrounded England's 2006 World Cup bid

James Hook seeks all-clear

2009-06-22T08:33:34Z

Rugby union: James Hook the most important medical examination of his sporting life in Cape Town when he visits a neurosurgeon in the hope of being cleared to play against the Emerging Springboks

Riki Flutey will not give up fight for jersey

2009-06-12T08:08:35Z

Lions tour: Having saved his Lions tour by overcoming serious injury, Riki Flutey now faces the seemingly hopeless task of keeping Jamie Roberts out of the Test team to face South Africa in Durban

Return of the whale hunters

2009-06-10T08:20:59Z

We�ve learned to love whales and dolphins but a new film reveals the sickening slaughter of these beautiful creatures

A 'fabulous' wedding but marriage did not exist in law

2009-06-05T13:50:37Z

It was a "fabulous" rooftop wedding overlooking the sun-kissed oceans of Cape Town, but a High Court judge ruled that under English law it was "a non-existent marriage"

Cape Town crusader

2009-05-14T15:39:19Z

Sand, sea and springbok steaks make Cape Town Andy Barker's winter wonderland...

Schalk Brits joins Saracens

2009-05-13T14:00:43Z

Rugby union: Saracens have signed Springboks hooker Schalk Brits � a day after Brendan Venter denied there would be an influx of South African arrivals at the club

Check into the jet set's new comfort zone

2009-05-06T11:09:57Z

You get sleek design and all mod cons when you wing in to Farnborough, home of the air show, says Jo Fern�ndez

Star wars: mega-rich tycoons go head to head

2009-04-03T11:42:25Z

Sir Philip Green and Sol Kerzner, his friend and fellow boy made good, both hosted extravagant launch parties last night � albeit on opposite sides of the world

Three friends killed in car smash on gap-year trip

2009-03-19T14:22:56Z

Three British gap-year students have been killed in a car crash in South Africa

Met chief to visit World Cup site in security tour

2009-02-11T10:45:03Z

Britain's most senior policeman will inspect preparations for the 2010 World Cup during a visit to South Africa this week.

A leap of faith for the Springbok emblem

2008-11-19T11:21:30Z

South Africa's rugby team will be allowed to continue using the Springbok emblem for the foreseeable future

Leigh can lead way for Ealing

2008-07-25T11:52:28Z

Leigh Parry is crucial to Ealing's chances of reaching the semi-finals of the Evening Standard Challenge Trophy

Ally crowned Britain's Next Top Model - and here's her first ever photoshoot

2008-07-08T09:55:47Z

Alexandra Evans, 19, was last night crowned Britain's Next Top Model. "Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think I could achieve anything like this", said a thrilled Ali.

Chelsy snubbed again: No Autumn wedding for the Cinderella of the Royals

2008-03-23T01:43:21Z

Prince Harry and Chelsy Davy's joy at being reunited after his tour of duty in Afghanistan has been soured, I can reveal, by a pointed snub by other members of the Royal Family

Life of Christ with a South African twist

2008-03-06T00:00:00Z

The filming in Son of Man is plain, unfussy and purposefully restrained, but though provocative, it isn't as moving as it might have been.

Too many cooks is a foil for broth

2007-04-10T23:00:00Z

Haiku's owner has spent �3 million creating a replica of his Cape Town restaurant in a Mayfair street, which boasts four kitchens spread over three floors offering Japanese, Chinese, Thai and Indian food.

Singers enslaved by the script

2006-12-12T00:00:00Z

The Tricycle has gone multi-cultural for its Christmas show with Spice Drum Beat - Ghoema but Kieron Quirke would have preferred a pantomime.

Phantom celebrates 20th birthday

2006-10-09T08:29:15Z

The Phantom of the Opera - the Lloyd Webber musical seen by more than 100 million people in 25 countries - is 20 years old today.