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Football legend Maradona dies

Sport Luke Feltham - 25 Nov 2020

The Argentinian icon died at his home on Wednesday, two weeks after having surgery on a blood clot in his brain

Desiré Wilson: Fast but forgotten

Article Luke Feltham - 21 Feb 2020

The South African is the only woman to ever win an F1 race, but her career was slowed down by political and financial barriers

Trip of a lifetime for Kirsten’s 13

Article Lungani Zama - 3 Jan 2020

Teenagers from sandy Khayelitsha shine on the green fields of Weybridge Cricket Club, England

England and NZ search for perfection

Article Luke Feltham - 23 Oct 2019

After sterling quarterfinals, momentum will decide this much-anticipated mini-final

World Cup quarterfinals match-ups

Article Luke Feltham - 17 Oct 2019

This is the action rugby fans have been waiting for and the signs are that we won’t be disappointed

Who’s who in the Rugby World Cup?

Article Luke Feltham & Eyaaz Matwadia - 19 Sep 2019

The Springboks are in the mix but there is no shortage of volunteers to break the Kiwi grip on rugby’s top honour

Brit spends £30k fighting traffic fine

Article Staff Reporter - 13 Sep 2019

Richard Keedwell claimed he 'could not believe' he had been speeding and that he had 'no case to answer'

Bulgaria fan arrested for racially abusing Sterling

Article Agency - 11 Sep 2019

Sterling, who has been a campaigner in the fight against racism, was the subject of discriminatory language during the first half of the match

Phil Neville calls for social media boycott in wake of Pogba racist abuse

Article Kieran Canning - 21 Aug 2019

The England Women's coach has urged players to snub social media after Pogba became the third player in a week to be racially abused on its platforms

Courageous thoughts on heroism

Article Hans Mackenzie Main - 26 Jul 2019

'Moving into middle age, I’m at odds with the idea of a hero, of heroism'

Pragmatic Netherlands look to scupper US juggernaut in Women’s World Cup final

Article Luke Feltham - 5 Jul 2019

The US team’s experience and nous will always be favoured on the biggest stage of all

Leadership can fix poor schooling

Article Vusumzi Chuta - 5 Jul 2019

School district officials and principals can achieve great results if they collaborate meaningfully

England face World Cup reckoning against New Zealand

Article Julian Guyer - 3 Jul 2019

A win for the hosts will guarantee them a semifinal place, but victory for the Kiwi's could allow Pakistan to make the last four

England look to usurp USA as women’s World Cup grande finale looms

Article Staff Reporter - 1 Jul 2019

England face an American side brimming with talent and on a high from two hard-fought 2-1 wins over Spain against hosts France

Jofra Archer, the latest English star from afar

Article Lungani Zama - 13 Jun 2019

The Barbados-born fast bowler has won English hearts, but Archer’s worlds will collide when the West Indies and England meet

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Traditional healers need new spaces

john molebatsi & christina breed & gary ivan stafford - 24 Nov 2020

Proper facilities supported by well-researched cultural principles will go a long way to improving the image and perception of the practice of traditional medicine

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Limpopo big-game farmer accused of constant harassment

Lucas Ledwaba - 23 Nov 2020

A family’s struggle against alleged intimidation and failure to act by the authorities mirrors the daily challenges farm dwellers face

National

Zondo tightens his grip with criminal complaint against Zuma

Sarah Smit - 23 Nov 2020

The state capture commission’s star witness now faces a criminal complaint and another summons

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Introducing Greening the Future 2020

Staff Reporter - 26 Nov 2020

We highlight the work of those accelerating sustainable living in SA – at a vital moment for the environment

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special reports - 25 Nov 2020

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special reports - 24 Nov 2020

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special reports - 24 Nov 2020

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Inclusion as learned experience in higher education

special reports - 23 Nov 2020

Understanding the complexity of intersections between oppressions relating to race and gender is key to any commitment to creating a culture of inclusion and social justice

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special reports - 20 Nov 2020

Local governments are supposed to promote non-racial development, in a decentralised manner, but the reality does not match up

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special reports - 20 Nov 2020

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