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Windies blown away by Proteas in ODI opener

AB de Villiers led his side to a comfortable 61-run Duckworth-Lewis victory over West Indies in their one-day international match in Durban on Friday.

Sithole: Sharks are gelling nicely ahead of Currie Cup semifinal

Sharks utility back S’bura Sithole says the team has every chance of toppling the Lions in Saturday’s semifinal.

William Kentridge listens to Tom Waits and Haydn.

Swimmer Cameron van der Burgh: I’m taking the rehab route

The 26-year-old Olympic swimming champion is hoping to avoid surgery over a troublesome shoulder.

Cornal Hendricks scored a try in his debut game for the Boks.

Springboks take easy win over Wales

The South African rugby team has won the first Test of a two-game series against Wales 38-16.

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Greenwood stuns Russians to take gold

Briton Eleanor Greenwood has broken the Russian stronghold on the Comrades by becoming the first athlete outside eastern Europe in 11 years to win.

John Arwuah of Amazulu and Ronald Ketjijere of University of Pretoria battle for the ball during the Absa Premiership match between AmaZulu and University of Pretoria.

AmaZulu and Tuks end goalless

AmaZulu’s chances of claiming a top-eight Premiership finish has suffered a blow after a goalless draw against University of Pretoria in Durban.

Chad le Clos wins big

Olympic medallist Chad le Clos has beaten Dylan Bosch ahead of the Commonwealth Games qualifiers, where he is bidding to win eight individual titles.

Proteas batsman Hashim Amla.

SA seal India series win with 134 runs

The Proteas have taken a 2-0 series lead against India with a 134-run victory in the second one-day international in Durban.

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Sharks coach praises Lambie’s role in win over Free State

Sharks coach Brad Macleod-Henderson has highlighted Springbok back Patrick Lambie’s performance after the match against Free State Cheetahs.

Bafana coach Gordon Igesund.

Igesund: Nigeria didn’t bully Bafana Bafana

Bafana coach Gordon Igesund has insisted the SA team was neither “bulldozed nor bullied” by Nigeria during the Nelson Mandela Challenge.

Amazulu and Man City all set for Mandela Day match

AmaZulu captain Tapuwa Kapini expects a good result against Manchester City ahead of their Nelson Mandela Football Invitational friendly.

Francois Louw of South Africa on attack during the Castle Incoming Tour match between South Africa and Italy.

Boks coast past Italy

The Springboks have shrugged off a poor start to brush aside Italy with a 44-10 victory in their first match of the international season.

Bismarck excluded from Sharks squad ahead of Bulls clash

Bismarck du Plessis has failed to make the Sharks’ matchday squad for their weekend clash against the Bulls in Durban.

Tamsanqa Teyise.

Amazulu and Sundowns end in lacklustre goalless draw

AmaZulu and Mamelodi Sundowns were forced to settle for a share of the spoils after playing to draw in their Absa Premiership tussle.

Abahlali baseMjondolo holds an annual Unfreedom Day rally to highlight needs not met.

Baxter defends Chiefs players after red card

Kaizer Chiefs coach Stuart Baxter defended his team in the aftermath of their ill-tempered clash against Golden Arrows.

Referee assaulted by fan in goalless draw

Referee Lwandile Mfiki was struck by a fan after sending off Reneilwe Letsholonyane as Kaiser Chiefs played to a goalless draw against the Arrows.

Sharks ready to take on Brumbies

Coach John Plumtree admits the Sharks have yet to hit their stride this season, but he hopes that will change when they meet the Brumbies in Durban.

Nigeria and Mali to go head-to-head at Afcon semifinal

The Africa Cup of Nations enters its semifinal stage in Durban with Nigeria and Mali set for an unexpected meeting in the east coast city.

Bafana’s Afcon draw eases Parker’s tension

Striker Bernard Parker believes Bafana Bafana will be able to play with more freedom now that the stress of the group stages are behind them.

Fourie du Preez has Australia’s Genia all aquiver

Australia’s Will Genia says he will be lining up against the best scrumhalf he’s seen "by far" if Fourie du Preez returns to the Bok side on Saturday.