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Flat and proud: MEC mulls Northern Cape ultra-marathon challenge

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During a tribute to Comrades Marathon participants, Northern Cape MEC for Sport Mangaliso Matika announced plans to launch a flagship ultra-marathon in the province, ...

Body found in police station roof leaves officers stunned

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Police officers were left stunned after the decomposing body of an unidentified man was discovered in the roof of the Hazyview police station, prompting an ongoing ...

Watch VideoFrom sieves to Centre Court: Wimbledon still serves up magic

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A nostalgic look at Wimbledon’s golden memories leads into a preview of the 2025 tournament, where legends and rising stars gear up for another sizzling showdown ...

Proteas turn to seasoned Rassie as Conrad starts tenure as all-format coach

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Shukri Conrad begins his all-format coaching journey with a high-stakes T20I Tri-Series as Rassie van der Dussen brings calm experience to guide a squad brimming ...

Is sport losing its seasonal rhythm in the race for year-round action?

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As the Junior Springboks battle Italian heat in a winter tournament, their story highlights how commercial calendars are reshaping sport – and not always for the ...

Why Sundowns' Club World Cup run was more impressive than it seemed

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Mamelodi Sundowns’ early Club World Cup exit wasn’t a failure but a revealing glimpse of the global football mountain they’re climbing – and proof they’re not out ...

Kolisi’s niggle means Kriel will captain Boks for Barbarians clash

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Jesse Kriel will lead the Springboks against the Barbarians in the Qatar Airways Cup at the DHL Stadium on Saturday after coach Rassie Erasmus was forced to make ...

OPINION: Older, wiser, and still worthy of respect

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A powerful reflection on how older people are often sidelined in today’s fast-paced world, especially by their own children. This piece offers hard truths, quiet ...

From academy to world stage: the sports blueprint SA must follow

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From Mamelodi Sundowns' rise to global recognition to the Springboks' and Proteas’ long-term planning, South Africa’s top teams are reaping the rewards of strong ...

Toyota Gazoo Racing SA dominate Zwartkops weekend with win and double podium

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Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa extended their lead in the South African Touring Car Championship after a strong showing at Round 4 at Zwartkops Raceway. Michael ...

Northern Cape’s football conveyor belt produces another gem as AmaZulu target Mokwena

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AmaZulu FC’s failed bid to sign Upington City winger Bokang Mokwena has once again spotlighted the Northern Cape’s growing football pipeline. From Emile Witbooi’s ...

Old foes and new fires: Currie Cup 2025 opens with a rivalry-rich menu

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The 2025 Currie Cup Premier Division kicks off with a thrilling weekend of rivalry rematches, as the Pumas and Griquas relive their SA Cup final, the Lions look ...

A giant cup of tea in the lion’s den

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A chance visit to a Cape Flats household reveals how old-fashioned good manners – and a giant cup of tea – may have defused a dangerous situation without anyone ...

Grassroots grit: Porto FC seeks support to grow a future for local boys

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Porto Football Club, a community-driven team from Kimberley’s Green Point township, is transforming young lives through football – and now seeks local sponsorship ...

Kimberley Harriers stay the course despite winter flu slowdown

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Seven Kimberley Harriers braved the winter chill to log another steady session in their weekly time trial, keeping the club’s momentum alive despite a dip in numbers. ...

When the game loses its soul: How professionalism is breaking more than just bones

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Once rooted in community and camaraderie, contact sports like rugby have become arenas where professionalism and profit often take precedence over player welfare. ...

OPINION: In a Test of inches, young minds can find miles of motivation

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A thrilling, low-scoring World Test Championship final at Lord’s is showing South Africa’s youth that even without star power, persistence, belief, and learning ...

Because I say so: How power warps truth and changes minds

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A personal reflection on how unchecked power – from playgrounds to parliaments – can erode truth, blur conscience, and manipulate the good into doing harm.

Underdogs at Lord’s, and the echoes at home

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As the Proteas face Australia in the World Test Championship final at Lord’s, this piece explores what it means to support the underdog – from childhood games to ...

Moodley back in the Moto3 points as recovery gains pace

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SA's 18-year-old Moto3 rider Ruche Moodley, recently back from an arm injury, delivered a strong performance at the Aragon Grand Prix.

When the park roared: A flashback to community hoops

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This story contrasts the vibrant local basketball scene of not too long ago with the current high-stakes Basketball Africa League play-offs in Pretoria, urging a ...

Stormers' Evan Roos returns to Springbok squad ahead of busy Test season

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Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has recalled Stormers No 8 Evan Roos to the national squad ahead of the Barbarians match and Castle Lager Incoming Series.

Something broke when community sport disappeared

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A nostalgic but hard-hitting reflection on how quitting sport in the name of “growing up” was a mistake – and what it says about the decline of physical activity, ...

Who knew my other hand wasn’t just along for the ride?

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When wrist pain forced him to switch hands, a lifelong sketching enthusiast found unexpected lessons in ambidexterity, smart devices, and the enduring persistence ...

Skema Storm rolls through Provincial play-offs to earn shot at promotion

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Skema Unite FC dominated the SAFA Frances Baard Regional League play-offs, crushing Kgatelopele 9-0 and holding Sol Plaatje University to a draw to earn a shot at ...