South African traditional leader, Chief Tshekede Pitso, 72, was buried inside his Mercedes Benz with his hands clasped on the wheel. The United Democratic Movement politician died of old age.

The 27-year-old last featured for the Dark Blues during the World Cup last year and was left out of the Six Nations for an alleged late-night drinking session at team hotel.   

Australians stranded in Peru, Argentina and South Africa will have the chance to come home on three more coronavirus rescue flights.

Two NHS medics stuck in South Africa are appealing for help getting back to the UK so they can join the NHS battle against coronavirus (pictured, Catriona Walker, left, and Holly Watts, right).

Paige Turley has backed Laura Whitmore to present Love Island full-time - as she tips thousands more entrants for the summer series due to lockdown.

Amnesty International cited incidents in Angola, Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe where people have been targeted by security forces, including by destroying food in street markets.

Thinus Delport, 64, captured the rare sight while visiting Kruger National Park in South Africa. He told his daughters to sing to entice the animals out and surprisingly it worked.

Brazil can overcome the loss of star man Neymar to claim the Copa America crown on home soil, according to former captain Cafu.

The 2019 Copa America gets underway in the early hours of Saturday morning. Sportsmail answers some of key questions before the tournament as South America prepares for another festival of football.

Albeit against weaker opposition on Sunday, the Selecao romped to a 7-0 win over Honduras in the southern city of Porto Alegre and have thus far shown no signs of struggle in Neymar's absence.

Argentina defender Nicolas Tagliafico has praised captain Lionel Messi for his desire to win a trophy for his country as they begin their quest to end a 26-year wait for silverware.

TOM SANDERSON IN BRAZIL: The sight of an inconsolable Lionel Messi slumped on the turf of the MetLife Stadium became a defining image of his tenure in the Argentina shirt from 2014 to 2016.

Suarez had an operation about a month ago and it remains unclear if the Barcelona striker will start for Uruguay in their opener against Ecuador on Sunday in Belo Horizonte.

Qatar fought their way back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Paraguay in their first ever Copa America game, proving they will be no pushovers in the tournament by pulling off a thrilling revival.

Lionel Messi (left), the talisman for the national side, has urged his Argentina team-mates to 'recover quickly' as they face a must-win game against Paraguay next.

Richarlison and David Neres may be pals and Brazil team-mates, but that doesn't stop a bit of friendly rivalry on the training ground. 

With the season now over for most, football stars from across Europe are jetting off on their summer holidays. A host of players are finally enjoying some time away from the pitch.

Arsenal are close to clinching a deal to recruit former midfielder Edu as their first ever technical director. Talks over the Brazilian's return to north London are now at an advanced stage.

Bolivia scored their first goal in five games but it was not enough to give them their first Copa America point as Peru came from behind to win 3-1 in their Group A game in Rio de Janeiro.

Brazil were jeered at home in the Copa America for the second time in a row as they were held to a stalemate by Venezuela. The hosts followed a lethargic win over Bolivia with a scoreless draw. 

VAR stole the show as Brazil and Venezuela drew 0-0 at the Copa America. Brazil found the net three times, but all of their goals were disallowed - two upon the advice of the video assistant.

A late goal from Crystal Palace target Duvan Zapata, his second in two games, gave Colombia a 1-0 win over Qatar and ensured their place in the quarter-finals of the Copa America.

Argentina are staring at an embarrassing exit from the Copa America after drawing 1-1 with Paraguay on Wednesday. Lionel Messi and Co are bottom of their group and play Qatar in their last game.

After a Messi penalty salvaged a point against Paraguay on Wednesday night, Argentina know they must now beat 2022 World Cup hosts Qatar to avoid an embarrassing early exit.

Miguel Almiron's superb assist for Paraguay in their Copa America draw with Argentina has earned a tongue-in-cheek comparison to Lionel Messi from Newcastle.

For Lionel Messi, the present Copa America campaign with Argentina has, so far, been another bruising affair on the international stage. But he has still shown flashes of his sparkling best.

TOM SANDERSON: Nothing less than a win against Qatar will do for Lionel Scaloni's fragile side. Just like the World Cup last year, it has been yet another tournament of recriminations.

Uruguay twice came from behind to draw 2-2 against a superb Japan side in the Copa America with the help of two questionable refereeing decisions and will have to wait to book a quarter-final place.

Despite knowing he can play no part in a potential trophy-winning tournament, the Paris Saint-Germain ace was all smiles as he reunited with players and staff at their base in Sao Paulo.

Brazil cruised into the Copa America knock-out stages by dismantling Peru at the Arena Corinthians. Casemiro, Roberto Firmino, Everton, Dani Alves and Willian were all on target.

Argentina must beat Qatar in Porto Alegre on Sunday night and hope Paraguay fail to beat Colombia if they are to avoid a humiliating group-stage exit at the Copa America.

After picking up just one point from their opening two games, Argentina needed to win to progress and they managed to do so courtesy of goals from Lautaro Martinez and Sergio Aguero.

The South American side clinched second place in Group B after a 2-0 victory against Qatar, thanks to goals from Lautaro Martinez and Sergio Aguero. 'Now starts another Copa,' Messi said.

Lionel Messi might be Argentina's - and Barcelona's - all-time record goalscorer, but fans were quick to mock the all-time great after he missed an easy chance for his country in Copa America.

Real Madrid fans are relishing the prospect of watching 18-year-old Takefusa Kubo after his latest impressive display at the Copa America against Ecuador on Monday night.

Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani scored a late winner to stun reigning champions Chile in Rio on Monday night. Jonathan Rodriguez's cross from the left by the forward in the 82nd minute.

After a slow start, Copa America 2019 in Brazil has finally heated up after a pulsating round of final group-stage matches. VAR and penalty shoot-outs mean the drama is set to continue in the last eight.

Lionel Messi (left) and Sergio Aguerro (right) cut relaxed figures as Argentina prepared for their Copa America quarter-final clash with Venezuela.

Brazil coach Tite joined the chorus of players and officials complaining about Copa America pitches, saying it was 'absurd' to play on surfaces like the one on which the hosts beat Paraguay on.

Firmino scored three no-look goals for Liverpool last season, turning his head away from the ball before shooting. And this cocky manoeuvre was used as a stick to beat him with on social media.

Argentina booked their place in the Copa America semi-finals on Friday night with a 2-0 win over Venezuela in Rio de Janeiro thanks to goals from Lautaro Martinez and Giovani Lo Celso.

The Barcelona star has scored just one goal in four appearances for Argentina at the tournament, a penalty against Paraguay, although they are into the semi-finals.

Brazil star, who left for France for a world-record fee of £198m two years ago, has been linked with a return to La Liga giants. A possible summer move away does not look to be on the cards.

Everton striker Richarlison was left out of Brazil's Copa America quarter-final with Paraguay on Thursday amid concerns the attacker has contracted mumps.

Stars from Argentina and Brazil have been training in preparation for their crucial Copa America semi-final showdown on Tuesday evening.

TOM SANDERSON IN SAO PAULO: And so they meet again. On this occasion, for a place in the Copa America final. Yet far more than the chance to face either Chile or Peru will be at stake.

The Manchester United forward fired his country into the last four by netting the winning penalty in a shootout against Colombia on Saturday.

Chile vs Peru on Wednesday doesn't carry the same sporting rivalry as Brazil vs. Argentina, but it brings together two nations with off-the-field quarrels dating to the 19th Century.

Brazil and arch-rivals Argentina will go head to head for a place in the Copa America final. For live updates from the semi-final, follow the action with Sportsmail's SAM MCEVOY...

TOM SANDERSON AT MINEIRAO STADIUM: Here it was, the one they had all been waiting for. A semi-final showdown between the two biggest rivals in international football.