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Big names, fine margins: Lions and Griquas set for Currie Cup showdown

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Speed, power and tactical nous will decide Saturday’s Currie Cup final between the Lions and Griquas at Ellis Park, with Angelo Davids, Gurshwin Wehr and George ...

Lions and Griquas primed for historic Currie Cup final clash at Ellis Park

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The Fidelity ADT Lions host the Suzuki Griquas in Saturday’s Currie Cup final at Ellis Park, with recent form and history setting up a fierce contest. Here’s how ...

SPAR Proteas eye Silver Ferns clash as coaching shake-up rocks New Zealand

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The SPAR Proteas have arrived in Auckland for the Taimi Janison Trophy, ready to face a Silver Ferns side rocked by coaching upheaval. With eight overseas-based ...

Lions and Griquas set for high-stakes Currie Cup final showdown

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The Currie Cup reaches its climax this weekend as the Lions and Griquas clash at Ellis Park, with both sides haunted by recent near-misses and desperate to turn ...

Barney proved that greed causes extinction

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From Barney the Dinosaur’s faux pax to fake online shopping sites posing as trusted brands, the lesson is the same: don’t be fooled. With the festive rush already ...

Kimberley’s Gofaone shines at GolfRSA Qalisa Camp

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Seven-year-old Kimberley golfer Gofaone Mohurutshe impressed coaches at the GolfRSA Qalisa Camp at Sishen Golf Club, where she gained new skills, received praise ...

Northern Cape schools gear up for landmark Wildeklawer T20 tourney

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Kimberley’s Wildeklawer Primary Schools T20 takes a big step forward this year, with Staats Primary School and St Patrick’s CBC co-hosting a tournament that now ...

Rugby Championship wide open as Erasmus names Springbok squad for Argentina clashes

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With all four teams still in contention, the Rugby Championship will go down to the wire. Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has named his 33-man squad for the final ...

Grobler's double strike ends Kaizer Chiefs’ unbeaten run as Sekhukhune go top

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Bradley Grobler struck twice as Sekhukhune United handed Kaizer Chiefs their first defeat of the season, a 3-1 win at FNB Stadium that lifted Babina Noko to the ...

Springbok Women shine at World Cup, with Dolf leading the way

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The Springbok Women signed off their best-ever Rugby World Cup campaign with historic milestones, climbing to 10th in the world and reaching their first quarter-final. ...

SA Rugby names first-ever Under-16 girls’ elite squad in landmark move

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SA Rugby has unveiled its inaugural Under-16 Girls Elite Player Development squad, joining the boys for a joint camp in Paarl next month – with Diamantveld and Griquas ...

Ogier leads Toyota to record WRC win in Chile, takes championship lead

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Sébastien Ogier powered Toyota to a record-breaking victory at Rally Chile, securing maximum points and the lead in the World Rally Championship. Teammate Elfyn ...

Pirates beat Stellenbosch to win record fourth straight MTN8 crown

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Orlando Pirates left it late, but clinched a historic fourth consecutive MTN8 crown with a 3-0 extra-time win over Stellenbosch FC in Mbombela.

Erasmus keeps Boks grounded after record win over All Blacks

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Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus downplayed the record 43-10 win over New Zealand, stressing that “we’ve achieved nothing” with two tough Rugby Championship clashes ...

Watch VideoMaart’s magic powers Griquas past Cheetahs into Currie Cup final

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The Suzuki Griquas dominated the Toyota Cheetahs 25-5 in Kimberley, with Dylan Maart’s double try and George Whitehead’s control steering them to the Currie Cup ...

Booi backs Springbok Women to conjure big performance in World Cup quarter-final against Black Ferns

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Captain Nolusindiso Booi says the Springbok Women are ready to give everything in their World Cup clash against the defending champion Black Ferns.

Freedom Cup and Rugby Championship hopes on the line for Boks in Wellington clash against All Blacks

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A revamped Springbok side take on the All Blacks in Wellington with the Freedom Cup, Rugby Championship title race and world No. 1 ranking all at stake.

Konoha fighters shine with 85 medals at provincial championships

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Konoha Martial Arts followed up last month’s 147-medal haul with 85 more at the RCFA Provincials, with several fighters qualifying for Nationals.

Pescodia High School shines in national identity quiz

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Two Grade 8 learners from Pescodia High School in Kimberley impressed at the National Identity Quiz 2025, finishing third despite entering at the last minute.

Mike is alive and well, and everywhere

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A reflection on lifelong “head woes” takes a quirky turn into the tale of Mike the Headless Chicken, using his bizarre survival story to poke fun at everyday absurdities ...

Bergh backs continuity as Griquas eye Currie Cup final spot

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Suzuki Griquas stick with the same XV that thrashed the Cheetahs two weeks ago, while coach Pieter Bergh says pressure and precision will be key in Saturday’s Kimberley ...

Griquas out to make the most of historic Currie Cup semi-final against hungry Cheetahs

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The Suzuki Griquas return to semi-final action in Kimberley for the first time in 27 years, facing a determined Toyota Cheetahs side that has embraced the underdog ...

BYD’s Dolphin Surf makes waves as South Africa’s most affordable EV

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South Africa’s most affordable electric car has arrived – the BYD Dolphin Surf is compact, stylish, and a steal for under R400,000.

Proteas Women named for 2025 World Cup after consistent run earns qualification

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South Africa have announced a 15-player squad for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 in India, their qualification sealed by three years of consistent performances. ...

Underdog Cheetahs ready to test Griquas in Kimberley Currie Cup semi-final clash

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The Toyota Cheetahs head into Saturday’s Currie Cup semi-final against the Suzuki Griquas carrying the underdog tag, but with confidence from their fighting spirit ...