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Baby Jake Matlala

Yes, we did win three soccer world cups
Sport
/ 25 December 2023

Yes, we did win three soccer world cups

Better administration, especially in football, could see the country punching above its sporting weight in the next 30 years

By Khaya Koko
Baby Jake Matlala – the giant of the ring
Article
/ 12 December 2013

Baby Jake Matlala – the giant of the ring

Former sports writer Clinton van der Berg recalls the life of one of South Africa’s greatest boxers and the lasting impression he made.

By Clinton Vander Berg
Baby Jake hailed as best of his generation
Article
/ 11 December 2013

Baby Jake hailed as best of his generation

Despite his small stature, boxer "Baby Jake" Matlala was a giant, said mourners paying tribute at his funeral. They hailed him as a true champion.

By Sapa
Mbeki: Baby Jake Matlala will be sorely missed
Article
/ 7 December 2013

Mbeki: Baby Jake Matlala will be sorely missed

Former president Thabo Mbeki has paid tribute to former South African boxer and junior flyweight champion Baby Jake Matlala, who has died aged 51.

By Sapa
Boxing legend Baby Jake Matlala dies at 51
Article
/ 7 December 2013

Boxing legend Baby Jake Matlala dies at 51

Former South African boxer and junior flyweight champion Jacob "Baby Jake" Matlala has died.

By Sapa

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