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Uppies eye home triumph in Friday night Groot Interjol showdown

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Hoërskool Upington host Duineveld in Friday’s Groot Interjol hockey showdown, with captain John-Dré Rooi backing his team to rise to the occasion.

Water polo rising: National revival sparks hope for next wave of water polo talent

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Olympian Hanna Muller and Elevate Water Polo are building South Africa’s next generation of stars, and it started recently with elite training for an Under-16 team ...

The value of a calm head in a heated world

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OPINION: Rising US-South Africa trade tensions and new tariffs are putting pressure on consumers — but maybe South Africans should respond with calm, kindness, and ...

Griquas aim to keep momentum against wounded Province

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The Suzuki Griquas will look to extend their winning streak against a struggling DHL Western Province side in Friday’s Currie Cup clash at Suzuki Park. With momentum ...

Fantasy rugby launches: Build your world-beating dream team – if you dare

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Rugby fans can now build dream teams in the official Fantasy Rugby Championship, picking top players from the Boks, All Blacks, Wallabies, and Pumas. With real match ...

Running together, celebrating together: SPU’s Colour Run returns

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Sol Plaatje University is celebrating its 12th birthday in style with the 2025 SPU Birthday Colour Run, taking place on Saturday, August 30 at the university’s Sports ...

Perfect five-star finish at home for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing

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Kalle Rovanperä thrilled home fans with a long-awaited Rally Finland win, leading a record-breaking top-five sweep for Toyota Gazoo Racing. The dominant drive – ...

Griquas fight back to down Boland in 14-try Kimberley thriller

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The Suzuki Griquas staged a remarkable comeback, overcoming a 15-point halftime deficit to triumph over the Sanlam Boland Cavaliers 48–39 in a thrilling Currie Cup ...

Leclerc steals Hungarian GP pole as McLaren falter in gusty qualifying

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Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc shocked the field by taking pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix, outpacing McLaren duo Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris after a late ...

Springbok Women stun Black Ferns XV to close out World Cup preparations in style

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The Springbok Women delivered a commanding 41–26 win over a Black Ferns XV in Cape Town, capping off their Rugby World Cup preparations with a statement performance. ...

Griquas seek redemption as Currie Cup Round 2 kicks off

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After a stinging defeat in Nelspruit, the Suzuki Griquas will aim to bounce back against a confident Boland Cavaliers side, as Round 2 of the Currie Cup delivers ...

Saudi club Al-Ettifaq turning heads with African talent spree

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After signing Kimberley-born winger Mohau Nkota, Al-Ettifaq are closing in on deals for Pirates’ Relebohile Mofokeng and Egypt’s Ahmed Hassan, solidifying their ...

SAMLFA Congress elects interim leadership, sets reform in motion

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The South African Masters and Legends Football Association’s national congress in Tshwane has elected a nine-member interim leadership and launched a reform process ...

Konoha Martial Arts dominates provincial trials with massive medal haul

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Konoha Martial Arts returned from the Free State Provincials and Northern Cape Trials with a staggering 147 medals and top honours in multiple divisions, cementing ...

You're only old when the stories stop

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This reflection on growing older celebrates the songs we once dismissed, the people we once misunderstood, and the stories that still need telling.

Springboks gear up for Rugby Championship title defence with eye on Wallabies clash

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Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has called a two-week training camp ahead of a tough Rugby Championship campaign, starting against the Wallabies on August 16. After ...

Springbok Women aim for sharp finish against Black Ferns before World Cup departure

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The Springbok Women will face the Black Ferns XV at Athlone Stadium on Saturday in their final Test before the Rugby World Cup in England. Assistant coach Franzel ...

Frustration for TGRSA as rally gremlins strike during tough Algoa Rally weekend

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The National Rally Championship’s third and fourth rounds brought drama and mechanical woes in Kariega and Longmore, with Jono van Wyk claiming double victories ...

Griffons flip the script in extra-time thriller against Valke to lift Currie Cup First Division title

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In a gripping replay of their round-robin clash, the Griffons clinched the Currie Cup First Division title in extra time, edging the Valke 51–44 in a seesaw Kempton ...

Second-half surge shows Springbok Women’s fighting spirit in Black Ferns Test

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The Springbok Women fell short against a sharp Black Ferns XV, but their determined second-half performance offered a glimpse of the grit and growth they’re aiming ...

Volvo Car South Africa to expand electrified line-up with four new models on the way

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Volvo Car South Africa will launch four new electrified models in the coming year, expanding its electric vehicle line-up. These launches reflect Volvo’s commitment ...

Future in focus as Baby Proteas named for Netball Youth World Cup

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South Africa has named its SPAR Baby Proteas squad for the 2025 Netball Youth World Cup in Gibraltar. Led by captain Phophi Nematangari, the team is set to compete ...

KDC Grand Slam tour kicks off in Mangaung with skate, mentorship and community focus

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The 2025 KDC Grand Slam starts in Thaba Nchu on August 2, blending top skateboarding action with youth outreach and mentorship ahead of the December finals in Kimberley. ...

New captain Dlamini hits Griquas milestone as coach Bergh braces for Currie Cup intensity

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Suzuki Griquas coach Pieter Bergh has named five debutants and a new captain, Cebo Dlamini, for Friday night’s Currie Cup opener against the Pumas. Dlamini will ...

Watch VideoWhat if it were your child? SA’s children are our responsibility

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A recent ordeal involving South African footballers stranded abroad has exposed how vulnerable young athletes are to poorly managed tours and false promises. But ...