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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.
Still no justice for Soweto Derby dead
The biggest rivalry in SA football has also been the deadliest, with 87 people losing their lives in violence and stampedes at different stadiums. Yet those responsible are never…
Why Bafana haven’t repeated their 1996 success
It’s been 25 years since South Africa lifted the Africa Cup of Nations. Instead of dawning a new era, Bafana Bafana went backwards in spite of the country’s footballing wealth…
#AussieWicketsMustFall: Proteas claim victory to secure 5-0 Australia annihilation
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.
Embarrassed Coetzee to reach out to franchises for Bok help after All Black thumping
The Springboks conceded nine tries as they ended their Rugby Championship campaign with a humiliating defeat, their fourth in the competition.
World Cup 2015: ‘Don’t compare me to Lomu’ says a modest Habana
Boks’ winger Bryan Habana laughed off comparisons to the Kiwi great, Jonah Lomu, despite matching his World Cup record of 15 tries.
All Blacks expect Bok backlash at Ellis Park
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
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
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
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.
Gayle cries victimisation over dropping Bravo, Pollard
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
Four missed wicket chances have allowed the Proteas to build up steam, heading into the tea break with just one wicket lost.
Alex Song left out of Cameroon Afcon squad
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
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
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
Safa has appointed South African coach Ephraim "Shakes" Mashaba as the new head coach of Bafana Bafana, a position he held previously in 2002.