There’s an unofficial competition going on between local journalism awards for the title of "South Africa’s Pulitzers." But is that such a big honour to chase? And what’s with all these new awards anyway? Kevin Bloom takes his chances on the issue.
Qatar coach Philippe Troussier was sacked on Tuesday, paying the price for his team’s disastrous start to the Asian Cup. The experienced Frenchman, who saw Qatar crash to a shock 2-1 defeat against Indonesia on Sunday, had already announced his decision to step down after the tournament.
Orlando Pirates introduced Kosta Papic on Tuesday as the new head coach for the Buccaneers, who have not had a mentor since Roy Barretto left last October. The chairperson of Pirates, Dr Irvin Khoza, described Papic as a vastly experienced and knowledgeable manager of the modern game.
Driven by overseas travel and the property boom, niche lifestyle magazines covering décor, food, property and gardening are burgeoning. Lisa Witepski asks whether it’s sustainable.
Not too long ago, coastal radio stations were hardly keeping afloat. Now they’re riding a swell that could be one of the biggest in local media. The Media looks at a segment that bears testimony to the power of tight focus.
If growth in the assets of the Public Investment Commissioners, which manages public sector pension funds, continues at more than 16,5% a year, it will completely dominate the South African economy in the next 12 years, to the detriment of social spending. ”If growth is to be halted, there are a number of options,” says Gavan Duffy of the Alternative Information and Development Centre.
New Zealand made two changes to its starting XV for Saturday’s Tri-Nations rugby union Test against South Africa at Christchurch from the line-up that beat Australia last weekend. Greg Somerville replaced Carl Hayman at tighthead prop and rugged Jerry Collins was selected on the blindside flank in place of the injured Jono Gibbes in the line-up announced on Tuesday.
Everton are braced to sell Wayne Rooney to Manchester United when the teenage striker returns from his Caribbean holiday this week. Goodison Park director Paul Gregg admitted it is ”incredibly sad” that the club has to even think about offloading their 18-year-old superstar.
Lance Armstrong may not have won his record sixth yellow jersey yet, but a day before the Tour de France restarts with the mountainous 15th stage, his team manager Johan Bruyneel could not feel better. After just two weeks of racing, Armstrong has taken massive steps towards a sixth consecutive yellow jersey.
The South African Football Association has appointed a new referees’ technical committee following the arrest of some top referees and club officials by the police on allegations of match-fixing and bribery. The committee is tasked to appoint referees and assistants for the Premiership and First Division matches.