Nick Said

Nick Said works from Cape Town, South Africa. Africa sports correspondent for Thomson Reuters, writer for Tiso Blackstar Group, KICK OFF, SuperSport, ESPN, Forbes Africa. Nil Satis Nisi Optimum. Nick Said has over 2986 followers on Twitter.

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#AussieWicketsMustFall: Proteas claim victory to secure 5-0 Australia annihilation

Article Nick Said - 13 Oct 2016

David Warner's brilliant 173 was not enough to save Australia from a 32-run defeat in the fifth and final ODI at Newlands on Wednesday.

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Embarrassed Coetzee to reach out to franchises for Bok help after All Black thumping

Article Nick Said - 10 Oct 2016

The Springboks conceded nine tries as they ended their Rugby Championship campaign with a humiliating defeat, their fourth in the competition.

All Blacks expect Bok backlash at Ellis Park

Article Nick Said - 22 Jul 2015

New Zealand are expecting a South Africa backlash at a hostile Ellis Park when the teams meet in a crunch Rugby Championship fixture on Saturday.

Bucs aim to rekindle cup love affair

Article Nick Said - 9 Jul 2015

Egypt's Zamalek come to town to face a Pirates side that has excelled in recent African matches.

Sharks have most bite in SA Super Rugby conference

Article Nick Said - 10 Feb 2015

With the Stormers sweating over injuries and the Bulls needing early momentum, the Sharks look likely to have the best chance of winning Super Rugby.

Allister Coetzee quits as Stormers coach

Article Nick Said - 3 Feb 2015

The man who coached the Stormers to successive South African conference titles in the extended Super 15 in 2011 and 2012 is to coach a Japanese team.

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Gayle cries victimisation over dropping Bravo, Pollard

Article Nick Said & Michael Sherman - 12 Jan 2015

The batsman who almost single-handedly won two T20 matches against SA, says the batting and bowling lineup will be lacking due to these losses.

West Indies’ sloppy fielding allows Proteas to build advantage

Article Nick Said - 26 Dec 2014

Four missed wicket chances have allowed the Proteas to build up steam, heading into the tea break with just one wicket lost.

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Alex Song left out of Cameroon Afcon squad

Article Nick Said - 24 Dec 2014

The midfielder was left out of the national Afcon squad, even though he asked his English side West Ham United to be released for the 2015 tournament.

Jake White leaves Sharks for international waters

Article Nick Said - 29 Sep 2014

Former Springbok coach and director of rugby at the Sharks Jake White has left the provincial team to pursue international opportunities.

Jean de Villiers returns from injury to lead Springboks

Article Nick Said - 2 Aug 2014

Jean de Villiers has recovered from a knee injury is back in the Springbok squad for the Rugby Championship.

Shakes Mashaba is new Bafana coach

Article Nick Said & Sapa - 26 Jul 2014

Safa has appointed South African coach Ephraim "Shakes" Mashaba as the new head coach of Bafana Bafana, a position he held previously in 2002.

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Request for Quotation for Benguela Current Convention Secretariat

special reports - 19 Sep 2020

A chartered aircraft for an aerial survey and counting software for cape fur seals and seabirds in Angola, Namibia and South Africa is required

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Fifteen additional speakers for SingularityU SA Online Summit 2020

special reports - 18 Sep 2020

SingularityU hosts global line-up with an extra 15 speakers to address thought-provoking topics to help solve the world's grand challenges

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Recyling water and waste management

special reports - 18 Sep 2020

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special reports - 18 Sep 2020

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special reports - 15 Sep 2020

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Headline Speakers announced for SingularityU SA Online Summit 2020

special reports - 12 Sep 2020

SingularityU announces multi-national line up with world-renowned speakers addressing ground-breaking topics to solve the global grand challenges

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JSE lists two new global ETFs

special reports - 11 Sep 2020

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