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Athletes to bear brunt of Athletics SA suspension
The country’s elite athletes will be affected most, says ASA president James Evans after the federation was suspended from the Olympic movement.
Local hero Claude Moshiywa wins Comrades
Claude Moshiywa broke the foreign stranglehold as he became the first South African to win the "up" Comrades run in 21 years.
Sascoc appoints administrator to take over ASA
Athletics South Africa has been placed under administration for the second time in less than four years, Sascoc has said.
Elite swimmers will go to world champs, says Sascoc
South Africa’s elite swimmers will participate in the World Aquatics Championships in Barcelona in July.
Cycling champion Stander dies in road accident
Cycling South Africa has confirmed mountainbike ace Burry Stander died in a crash in KwaZulu-Natal.
Former coach stunned over death of Corrie Sanders
Boxing trainer Harold Volbrecht says he was shocked to hear of the sudden death of his close friend Corrie Sanders.
Londoners untouched by Olympic spirit
While the magnificent Olympic Park glows with the "spirit of the Games", London residents feel they have been given a raw deal during the showpiece.
ASA pleased with athletes’ African Championships medal haul
The national team has been lauded by Athletics South Africa for overcoming poor conditions to finish third at the African Championships in Benin.
Kalmer gears up for Olympic marathon
Olympic athlete Rene Kalmer welcomed the cold and wet weather at the Two Oceans Marathon, saying it may be similar conditions to those in London.
Cricket South Africa top dogs abandon ship
Acting Cricket South Africa president AK Khan and CSA audit and risk committee chairperson John Blair have resigned over the CSA bonus scandal.
CSA’s acting president resigns
Acting president of Cricket South Africa AK Khan has announced his resignation from the post, saying "it’s time for change and for new leadership".
CSA’s Khan: board has time to learn Companies’ Act
Cricket SA’s (CSA) acting president, AK Khan, says the federation’s board has not left it too late to familiarise itself with the Companies’ Act.
Uninspired Bafana draw against Zambia
Bafana Bafana have drawn 1-1 against Zambia in their practice match at Rand Stadium, which yielded a meagre crowd and threats from Bafana.
Zola Budd aims to break eight hours at Comrades
Nearly three decades after she was entangled in a controversial Olympic final, Zola Budd has set herself a modest goal at the Comrades Marathon.
Bafana match won’t be shown live
South Africa’s first international soccer match of the year will no longer be shown live after kick-off was brought forward by two and a half hours.