On the sunniest day so far of the Olympics Games, South African fortunes took a turn for the better.

Geraldine Pillay, who appeared to be in prime condition, and some of South Africa’s other top athletes were visibly excited and more than happy on Tuesday to share their goals…

Mbulaeni Mulaudzi and LJ van Zyl, two of South Africa’s top athletes, have both lost their number-one positions on the latest IAAF world rankings in the 800m and 400m hurdles…