A junior advocate has urged black businesses and lawyers not to shy away from suing for anti-competitive practices when they are excluded because of their race, according to a report.

Reds director of coaching Ewen McKenzie says Springbok fans should give coach Heyneke Meyer a chance do what he believes in.

A powerful tornado has swept through an Oklahoma City suburb, tearing down blocks of homes, two schools and leaving at least 91 people dead, including 20 children, local officials say.