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Former New Zealand head coach frustrated with referee Glen Jackson's performance in Auckland's 23-3 defeat to the Crusaders

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Page looks abroad to halt profits dip

The recruitment specialist Michael Page is pinning its hopes on emerging markets growth after a fall in profits.

Panel discussion on responsible leadership

The challenges of taking an MBA as an African

It was funny how it took me longer time coming from Sudan to South Africa than it took my colleagues coming from other continents. I guess this could be another reminder (and a metaphor) of how much work we need to do as African to bridge the gaps between us and stop functioning like a big messed up family.

Bryan Habana goes to Toulon – but not Jason Tovey

Bryan Habana, South Africa's prolific wing and record test try-scorer, has agreed to join the French club Toulon at the end of the Super 15.

A scorecard to forget for New Zealand

New Zealand bowled out for 45 against South Africa

Black Caps stunned in Cape Town after opting to bat

Travel Challenge: A ‘twixmas’ break in Britain

Each week, we invite three companies to offer their best deal for a specific break. Today: a South African fly-drive adventure in 2013. Prices are per person, based on two travelling together. Each includes car hire, 10 nights' accommodation and flights from Heathrow in the final week of January.

Xolile Mngeni sentenced to life for Anni Dewani murder

South African is third to be jailed for involvement in newlywed's death

<p><strong>Explorers Club, Franschhoek</strong></p>
<p>An hour’s drive from Cape Town leads to the vineyards of Franschhoek. Here, adventurer and antiques collector Jo Sinfield has designed a group of stylish self-catering rentals dotted throughout the town. The main one is Explorers Club which sleeps six adults and four children in a mixture of doubles and bunks. It has vintage maps on the walls, recycled furniture and subtle African accents throughout. Three other properties – The Library, Cook’s Cottage and The Map Room – are available for smaller groups.</p>
<p>Explorers Club, 18 Wilhelmina Street, Franschhoek (00 27 72 464  1240; <a href=explorersclub.co.za). Nightly rental R5,900 (£415). Sleeps 10.

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Explorers Club, Franschhoek

An hour’s drive from Cape Town leads to the vineyards of Franschhoek. Here, adventurer and antiques collector Jo Sinfield has designed a group of stylish self-catering rentals dotted throughout the town. The main one is Explorers Club which sleeps six adults and four children in a mixture of doubles and bunks. It has vintage maps on the walls, recycled furniture and subtle African accents throughout. Three other properties – The Library, Cook’s Cottage and The Map Room – are available for smaller groups.

Explorers Club, 18 Wilhelmina Street, Franschhoek (00 27 72 464  1240; explorersclub.co.za). Nightly rental R5,900 (£415). Sleeps 10.

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The Big Six: South African villas

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Woman dies at Linkin Park concert after Lucozade advertising tower collapses

A woman has died and 19 people were injured after an advertising tower outside a Linkin Park concert collapsed in strong winds last night.

British man dies after boat capsizes off South African coast

A British man died and two British women were rescued after being trapped underwater for three hours when a charter boat taking tourists on a seal-watching trip capsized off the South African coast.

Solange Knowle, the younger sister of Beyonce, performing 'Losing You'

Your new favourite song? ‘Losing You’ by Solange

It might require some pretty far out IVF advancements, but Matthew Knowles and Tina Knowles are going to have to produce some more offspring. For the good of humanity. All of the ones they've had so far have turned out marvellously.

Suspected stowaway found dead on British Airways flight at Heathrow airport

A suspected stowaway has been found dead in the landing gear bay of a plane at Heathrow airport.

Shrien and Anni Dewani at their wedding

Man jailed for Anni Dewani honeymoon murder

One of two men accused of being hired by British newlywed Shrien Dewani to kill his bride on their honeymoon in Cape Town has been jailed for 25 years after admitting murder.

Judge's decision delays honeymoon murder trial

Efforts to bring to trial the alleged killers of honeymooner Anni Dewani have hit a new setback after a Cape Town judge agreed that a neuro-psychologist needed to examine one of the men before proceedings could begin.

Nerves get to Roy Hodgson as England fall behind last night

Manager will attack to keep momentum

Yesterday was the two-year anniversary of England's dismal 0-0 draw with Algeria in Cape Town at the 2010 World Cup, which ended two games later in defeat by Germany.

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