Mail & Guardian
Mail & Guardian
Sy Lerman

Creator

Sy Lerman

Biography coming soon. Search for author on Twitter

Unreal expectations: Bafana’s coach Shakes Mashaba.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Durban-born Australian Open director Craig Tiley with 2014 women’s champion Li Na and 380 ball boys and girls.

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.

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.

Baby steps towards Bafana glory

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

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.

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.

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.

Anderson wins SA Open

Anderson wins SA Open

South African Kevin Anderson beat India’s Somdev Devvarman in the final of the SA Open on Sunday at Montecasino.

Cloud of doubt casts shadow over Montecasino finale

As the third version of the South African Open tennis tournament comes to a conclusion this weekend, it would seem that all is fine at Montecasino.

Izak gets his revenge at SA Open

Izak van der Merwe gained a 6-3 6-2 revenge victory over Frenchman Stephane Robert — a finalist in the R3,5-million Montecasino event last year.

De Voest scrapes through at SA Open

SA’s Rik de Voest battled for two hours and 40 minutes to beat veteran Italian Stefano Galvani 6-3 5-7 7-6 (8) at the South African Open on Monday.

Advantage South Africans

A relatively unknown 23-year-old Slovenian tennis player this week put the skids on South Africa’s hopes in the vibrant Australian Open.

Last-gasp goal for Pirates breaks deadlock

Orlando Pirates and SuperSport United remained becalmed in a sea of missed chances until Thulasizwe Mbuyane turned the outcome on its head.

Learning about the Birds and the Bucs

As Orlando Pirates and Moroka Swallows gear up for another chapter in the derby at Dobsonville Stadium on Saturday, it is not like the old days.

Birds must fly back to their roots

He was known as "The Golden Boy" of the Premier League for his unique achievement in guiding four different clubs to the Premier League title.

Heavyweights clash in Telkom Knockout

Heavyweights clash in Telkom Knockout

It’s another derby day as Soweto giants Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs meet in the Telkom Knockout final.

Bafana again face their nemesis

The US meet Bafana Bafana in Wednesday’s Nelson Mandela Inauguration Challenge game in Cape Town.