Alastair Himmer

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Boks braced for ‘slippery’ Wales in World Cup semifinal

Article Alastair Himmer - 25 Oct 2019

South Africa hasn't reached the World Cup final since lifting the Webb Ellis Cup in 2007

All Blacks coach Hansen says Springboks are NZ’s ‘biggest rival’

Article Alastair Himmer - 22 Oct 2019

The coach admits that this weekend's match against England will be a mighty clash, but insists that they are not his side's fiercest rival

American teen Kim melts hearts with tearful snowboarding gold

Article Alastair Himmer - 13 Feb 2018

The 17-year-old, who has melted the hearts of home fans in Pyeongchang, justified her status as the hot favourite with an eye-popping top score

Winter Olympics calling for Ghana’s skeleton ace

Article Alastair Himmer - 8 Feb 2018

After failing to qualify as a sprinter, Ghana's Akwasi Frimpong is set to become the second athlete from West Africa to compete in Pyeongchang

‘Terrifying’ – Nigerian women fight fear to make Olympic bobsleigh history

Article Alastair Himmer - 7 Feb 2018

Billed as "Cool Runnings" reloaded, the Nigerian women's bobsled team admit they battle their demons every time they climb into the sled.

Coach enjoys the suite life in Pyongyang

Article Alastair Himmer - 14 Dec 2017

'I live in a hotel suite with my wife and live in Pyongyang like I do in Europe'

Rikako Ikee, who just turned 16, is ready to find happiness at Rio Olympics

Article Alastair Himmer - 29 Jul 2016

Japanese schoolgirl Rikako Ikee is set to make a big splash in Rio.

David Beckham linked with move to Australia

Article Alastair Himmer - 16 Nov 2012

David Beckham could be set to move to the A-League after Football Federation Australia (FFA) said they had been approached by his management.

Emotional Murray cut down by razor sharp Raonic

Article Alastair Himmer - 6 Oct 2012

US Open champion Andy Murray was upset by Milos Raonic in the semi-finals of the Japan Open on Saturday, ending his defence of his Tokyo title.

Djokovic destroys Murray in Melbourne final

Article Alastair Himmer - 30 Jan 2011

Novak Djokovic beat Andy Murray 6-4, 6-2, 6-3 to win his second Australian Open on Sunday, prolonging Britain's wait for male singles champion.

Now call me Aussie Kim says champion Clijsters

Article Alastair Himmer - 29 Jan 2011

Kim Clijsters said she had finally earned her nickname "Aussie Kim" after beating Li Na 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 to capture her first Australian Open.

Clijsters crashes Cornet’s birthday party

Article Alastair Himmer - 22 Jan 2011

Third seed Kim Clijsters survived her first test of the Australian Open to beat Frenchwoman Alize Cornet 7-6, 6-3.

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Touching lives through innovation

special reports - 30 Nov 2020

Africa has a high youth population that adapts to technology quickly, and this phenomenon is something which should be taken advantage of

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Festive Reading

special reports - 30 Nov 2020

In The Whistleblowers, Mandy Wiener talks to a wide range of the people who have revealed corruption and malfeasance in government and business

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Centre for Women & Gender Studies

special reports - 30 Nov 2020

The CWGS aims to resuscitate the histories of African women from all walks of life in an intellectual cleansing/ukuhlambulula of her story

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Greening the Future

special reports - 30 Nov 2020

The awards are a way of encouraging progress and celebrating those who wake up every day and work to make this country a better more sustainable place

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Failing to learn the lessons? The impact of Covid-19 on a Broken and Unequal Education System

special reports - 30 Nov 2020

If the president was serious about fixing basic education, he would appoint his most competent minister with a powerful mandate to start fixing it

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National Science and Technology Forum

special reports - 27 Nov 2020

It's an independent SETI platform, an essential element of an active democracy and an important part of the collaboration process needed in SETI

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Milestones over the NSTF’s 25-year history

special reports - 27 Nov 2020

The organisation celebrates its Silver Jubilee as an established player in the NSI and as promoter and influencer of SET and innovation in South Africa

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Huawei Cloud’s Year-End Sales Carnival

special reports - 27 Nov 2020

Massive discounts on hot cloud services are on offer along with special coupons and other privileges, but hurry, supplies are limited!