Ockert De Villiers

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Emotional reunion for ’95 Springbok team

Article Ockert De Villiers - 25 Jun 2015

Members of the 1995 World Cup Springbok squad gathered for a reunion marking the 20-year anniversary when they beat the All Blacks 15-12.

Steve Hofmeyr blames statue defacement on illiteracy

Article Ockert De Villiers - 8 Apr 2015

The controversial Afrikaans singer said illiteracy "has everything to do with" the defacement of historical statues.

Sports heroes’ memorial an opportunity to unite SA

Article Ockert De Villiers - 30 Oct 2014

Springbok captain Jean de Villiers said the deaths of three sporting heroes has united South Africa, as athletes and politicians paid tribute.

Boks win tense Test against Argentina

Article Ockert De Villiers - 17 Aug 2014

The Springboks kept a spirited Argentina at bay to claim a nervous 13-6 victory in a weather-affected Rugby Championship match in Pretoria.

Springboks depth tested playing against Scotland

Article Ockert De Villiers - 29 Jun 2014

Following Springboks' win over Scotland, coach Heyneke Meyer has expressed his satisfaction with the depth he had developed since taking the reins.

Mbalula says he’s not applying 60-40 team quotas

Article Ockert De Villiers - 23 Apr 2014

Sport Minister Fikile Mbalula says a quota favouring black players would not be imposed on anybody, after meeting with AfriForum, Solidarity and FF+.

Mbalula wants Olympics 2024 in SA

Article Ockert De Villiers - 10 Feb 2014

Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula says South Africa is ready to host the Olympic Games and should make a bid in 2014.

Olympic medalist Mokoena to pursue triple jump passion

Article Ockert De Villiers - 13 Nov 2013

In search of a new passion, Olympic long jump silver medalist Khotso Mokoena says he wants to pursue triple jump glory.

Lions back in Super Rugby

Article Ockert De Villiers - 3 Aug 2013

The Lions clawed their way back into Super Rugby despite going down 23-18 to the Southern Kings in their second leg promotion-relegation match.

Brumbies beat Bulls for spot in SuperRugby finals

Article Ockert De Villiers - 27 Jul 2013

A last-minute try by Brumbies centre Tevita Kuridrani and a number of dubious decisions saw the Bulls go down 26-23 in their Super Rugby semifinal.

Mbalula: Nelson Mandela sports day to carry Madiba legacy

Article Ockert De Villiers - 4 Jul 2013

The legacy of the former president will never die, thanks to initiatives such as the Nelson Mandela sports day, says Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula.

Francois Pienaar relives ‘Madiba magic’ of 1995

Article Ockert De Villiers - 4 Jul 2013

South Africans are reminded of "Madiba Magic" when 1995 World Cup winning Springbok captain Francois Pienaar pays tribute to Nelson Mandela.

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