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Kimberley, South Africa
Back in the late 1800s, Kimberley was the scene of a diamond rush that coincided with Johannesburg's gold rush and sparked a population surge.

Shakira blames Blackberry for close call with sea lion
Pop star Shakira takes to Facebook to recount how she was nearly attacked by a sea lion while on holiday in South Africa.

Brazil: Rio's makeover
With its eye fixed on the 2014 Fifa World Cup, Rio de Janeiro is finally undoing some of its worst urban planning.

South Africa: An alternative Garden Route
Jill Worrall discovers some of South Africa's hidden gems when she detours from the well-traversed Garden Route.

South Africa: Tracing my grandfather's incarceration
Jill Worrall visits the site of a former Cape Town prison where her grandfather was once incarcerated.

Cape Town, South Africa
Travel blogger Jill Worrall explores the town where her Kiwi grandfather was briefly incarcerated during the Boer War.

Key moments: Wallabies v Springboks
Photos of the key moments from the Rugby World Cup match between the Wallabies and the Springboks at the Wellington Regional Stadium.

Rugby World Cup: Four of the best tastes of home
Rugby World Cup visitors can find their favourite snacks around town.