Let the Games begin

China opens the Olympics with volleys of fireworks at a spectacular ceremony that weaves ancient Chinese history with modern wizardry.

'Darfur Olympics' going out on webcast

As the Summer Games open in Beijing, actor and activist Mia Farrow is webcasting the "Darfur Olympics" from a refugee camp on the Sudan-Chad border.

SA's Olympic medal hopefuls

Lucky Sindane assesses which South Africans have the potential to bring medals home.

SA look to the pool for Olympic medal hopes

Teams will soon line up for the event in which South Africa won their sole gold medal of the previous Olympics -- the 4x100m freestyle relay.

Beijing: the 'beautiful' city

Hundreds of thousands of the migrant workers who built Olympic venues and beautified the city have already been sent home.

Inspirational Du Toit to carry SA flag

Inspirational amputee swimmer Natalie du Toit will carry South Africa's flag at the Olympic Games opening ceremony.

Good Olympic start for Argentina

Olympic football champions Argentina began the defence of their title on Thursday ahead of the Games' opening ceremony on Friday.

Olympic torch cheered through Beijing

Flag-waving crowds cheered the torch relay through Beijing's Tiananmen Square on Wednesday as Olympic fever mounted.

Norway in upset win in Olympic women's soccer

Norway produced an opening 2-0 upset win over defending champions the United States as women's football launched the Beijing Olympics on Wednesday.

SA Olympic team arrive in Beijing

"It's the easiest arrival into China ever." That was the comment of Team South Africa's chef de mission, Hajeera Kajee, on Wednesday in Beijing.

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