Jim Slater, Author at The Mail & Guardian

Nadal wins 19th Slam title by edging five-set US Open thriller

Article Jim Slater - 9 Sep 2019

At four hours and 50 minutes, the match finished four minutes short of equaling the longest final in US Open history

Tiger wins 15th major title with spectacular Masters victory

Article Jim Slater - 14 Apr 2019

Ending an 11-year major drought, the 43-year-old American superstar seized his first major title since the 2008 US Open

Tiger wins 15th major title with spectacular Masters victory

Article Jim Slater - 14 Apr 2019

The American won his fifth masters title, his first since 2005, and it moved him three shy of the all-time record 18 majors won by Jack Nicklaus

Europe hold off tense US fightback for emotional Ryder Cup triumph

Article Jim Slater - 30 Sep 2018

Team Europe denied a dramatic United States fightback to complete an emotional 17.5-10.5 upset victory

Shock and bewilderment as Olympic curling dragged into doping mire

Article Jim Slater - 19 Feb 2018

The stone-sliding crowd isn't known for bulking up on muscle power, with meldonium banned for its ability to increase blood flow.

Gutted yet pleased, Anderson hopes to build on US Open loss

Article Jim Slater - 11 Sep 2017

Kevin Anderson says don't count him out just yet even after an impressive two-week run to his first Grand Slam final ended in failure.

Game faces on for NBA’s hoop kings

Article Jim Slater - 24 Feb 2017

Basketball’s upper crust is ready to jump back into attack mode to secure top conference spots

Murray ousted by Anderson at US Open

Article Jim Slater - 8 Sep 2015

South African 15th seed Kevin Anderson stunned British third seed Murray to end his run of 18 consecutive major quarter-finals since the 2010 US Open.

Oosthuizen whinges about haircut before Presidents Cup

Article Jim Slater - 2 Oct 2013

SA golfers Louis Oosthuizen and Charl Schwartzel say the haircuts they got before the start of the Presidents Cup feel like an injury.

Hollywood hitting the bullseye for archery

Article Jim Slater & Sapa Afp - 29 Jul 2012

With a number of recent Hollywood hit films featuring arrow slingers in lead roles, archery has received a much needed boost at the London Olympics.

Darren Clarke returns British Open’s cherished chalice

Article Jim Slater - 16 Jul 2012

Darren Clarke has returned the Claret Jug to the Royal and Ancient Golf Club ahead of the 141st British Open, without taking a single drink from it.

Woods, McIlroy face talented Masters contenders

Article Jim Slater - 3 Apr 2012

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy will have to be at their best as 95 other golfers are vying for the Masters champion's green jacket too.

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The online value of executive education in a Covid-19 world

Staff Reporter - 27 Mar 2020

Executive education courses further develop the skills of leaders in the workplace

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Sisa Ntshona urges everyone to stay home, and consider travelling later

Staff Reporter - 26 Mar 2020

Sisa Ntshona has urged everyone to limit their movements in line with government’s request

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SAB Zenzele’s special AGM postponed until further notice

Staff Reporter - 24 Mar 2020

An arrangement has been announced for shareholders and retailers to receive a 77.5% cash payout

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20th Edition of the National Teaching Awards

Staff Reporter - 23 Mar 2020

Teachers are seldom recognised but they are indispensable to the country's education system

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Awards affirm the vital work that teachers do

Thabo Mohlala - 23 Mar 2020

Government is committed to empowering South Africa’s teachers with skills, knowledge and techniques for a changing world

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2020 Humanities Award winners reflect a contribution to diversity and social justice, echoing South Africa’s socioeconomic condition

Anele Ngcoya - 23 Mar 2020

The HSS Awards ensure that the humanities and social sciences thrive

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SAB Zenzele special AGM rescheduled to March 25 2020

Staff Reporter - 18 Mar 2020

New voting arrangements are being made to safeguard the health of shareholders

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Dimension Data launches Saturday School in PE

Staff Reporter - 16 Mar 2020

The Gauteng Saturday School has produced a number of success stories