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Bafana’s chances may be undermined by too much optimism
Article
/ 18 December 2014

Bafana’s chances may be undermined by too much optimism

South Africa kicks off in an Afcon group of death, of which the opponents are at least aware. Safa however is already happy with the placement alone.

By Sy Lerman
It’s SA or nothing for Kevin Anderson
Article
/ 11 December 2014

It’s SA or nothing for Kevin Anderson

A change in the International Tennis Federation rules makes it impossible for tennis players to switch their allegiance and play for another country.

By Sy Lerman
How do we bridge sport’s great divide?
Article
/ 27 March 2014

How do we bridge sport’s great divide?

Football doesn’t have to be black or white, say those who remember when a nonracial era beckoned.

By Sy Lerman
Igesund names ‘strongest’ Bafana squad for Brazil friendly
Article
/ 14 February 2014

Igesund names ‘strongest’ Bafana squad for Brazil friendly

Coach Gordon Igesund has named his "strongest squad bar none" to face Brazil in a friendly international football match at FNB Stadium in early March.

By Sy Lerman
SA tennis can still rally
Article
/ 30 January 2014

SA tennis can still rally

South African Craig Tiley, the man behind the Australian Open, says a "think big, act boldly" plan will turn things around for local tennis.

By Sy Lerman
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/ 19 August 2011

McCarthy and Mabizela not too old for comeback, says Bafana coach

Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane does not rule out Benni McCarthy and Mbulelo "OJ" Mabizela from future international selection.

By Sy Lerman
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Article
/ 12 August 2011

Baby steps towards Bafana glory

It is significant that a local team of under-15 players reached the final of a global tournament.

By Sy Lerman
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Article
/ 5 August 2011

Now changing SA tennis is down to ‘Wire’

"What has happened to my team?" This clearly pained question was the first statement by the first black president of Sata, Bongani "Wire" Zondi.

By Sy Lerman
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/ 14 April 2011

Bafana prodigy off to Holland

Only days after his 20th birthday, Bafana Bafana prodigy and Ajax Cape Town midfielder Thulani Serero will travel to Holland this weekend.

By Sy Lerman
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Article
/ 13 February 2011

Desperate Birds keep survival hopes alive

It was tough, torrid and with a touch of desperation from both teams as Moroka Swallows beat Maritzburg United 1-0 in a bruising PSL game.

By Sy Lerman
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