Today marks 40 years since a plane crash killed Mozambique's first president, Samora Machel, and 34 others. Machel was a leading figure in the struggle against colonialism in Africa and became president when Mozambique gained independence in 1975. South Africa and Mozambique are marking the anniversary at Mbuzini village in South Africa's Mpumalanga province, near the site of the crash.  Mthobisi Mkhaliphi reports.

Today marks 40 years since a plane crash killed Mozambique's first president, Samora Machel, and 34 others. Machel was a leading figure in the struggle against colonialism in Africa and became president when Mozambique gained independence in 1975. South Africa and Mozambique are marking the anniversary at Mbuzini village in South Africa's Mpumalanga province, near the site of the crash. &nbsp;Mthobisi Mkhaliphi reports.

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Mozambique and South Africa mark 40 years since plane crash killed President Samora Machel and 34 others

Winter rains are beginning in Gaza, raising fears of flooding in overcrowded displacement camps and makeshift shelters where hundreds of thousands of Palestinians are living. Families are using whatever materials they can find to protect themselves, but humanitarian agencies warn that supplies are far from adequate. Karl Baker, regional crisis coordinator for the Gaza response at the UN's migration agency, the IOM, spoke to UN News' Ezzat El-Ferri in Amman. He says preparing families for winter is just one of the challenges ahead

Winter rains are beginning in Gaza, raising fears of flooding in overcrowded displacement camps and makeshift shelters where hundreds of thousands of Palestinians are living. Families are using whatever materials they can find to protect themselves, but humanitarian agencies warn that supplies are far from adequate. Karl Baker, regional crisis coordinator for the Gaza response at the UN's migration agency, the IOM, spoke to UN News' Ezzat El-Ferri in Amman. He says preparing families for winter is just one of the challenges ahead

Gaza braces for winter rains as overcrowded displacement camps face flooding and shortages of shelter supplies

More than 26,000 people took part in the inaugural Nelson Mandela Marathon in Cape Town, South Africa, on Sunday. The 42-point-2-kilometre race is described as the world's first value-based running series. Organised as part of the Mandela Legacy Sporting Series, the event reflects the Nelson Mandela Foundation's commitment to Madiba's belief in sport as a force for unity and collective action. Tando Ntunja reports.

More than 26,000 people took part in the inaugural Nelson Mandela Marathon in Cape Town, South Africa, on Sunday. The 42-point-2-kilometre race is described as the world's first value-based running series. Organised as part of the Mandela Legacy Sporting Series, the event reflects the Nelson Mandela Foundation's commitment to Madiba's belief in sport as a force for unity and collective action. Tando Ntunja reports.

More than 26,000 runners take part in inaugural Nelson Mandela Marathon celebrating sport and unity in Cape Town

South Africa's Border Management Authority has launched a new system to help combat cross-border vehicle smuggling. Known as the Vehicle Targeting System, it uses cameras to scan vehicles approaching the country's land ports of entry. The authority says the technology is aimed at strengthening border security. Mthobisi Mkhaliphi reports.

South Africa's Border Management Authority has launched a new system to help combat cross-border vehicle smuggling. Known as the Vehicle Targeting System, it uses cameras to scan vehicles approaching the country's land ports of entry. The authority says the technology is aimed at strengthening border security. Mthobisi Mkhaliphi reports.

Mozambique and South Africa mark 40 years since plane crash killed President Samora Machel and 34 others

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