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Lala kahle Kaunda Ntunja

Sport Lungani Zama - 21 Jul 2020

South African rugby has lost a gentle giant in Kaunda Ntunja. His commentary in isiXhosa poetically ushered in the Springboks’ first black captain and ‘popped champagne’ after Mapimpi’s magic

Pacquiao teases Mayweather rematch after January bout

Article Agency - 20 Nov 2018

Speculation about a possible rematch between the two welterweights has flickered, with Mayweather saying in September he was ready to fight Pacquiao

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Meet Japan’s ‘Ninja Boy’, the prodigy who aims to stun Mayweather

Article Natsuko Fukue - 6 Nov 2018

Tenshin Nasukawa, the baby-faced southpaw with a blond quiff, will rumble with Mayweather on New Year's Eve

ICOs: the lawless land of cryptocurrency fundraising

Article Daphne Rousseau - 27 Nov 2017

Initial Coin Offerings herald "the democratisation of investment", but in the lawless Wild West of ICOs, the risks are legion.

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Mbalula allegations heaping up

Article bogdan TagDiv - 10 Oct 2017

Questions around how Mbalula had paid for his trip to Las Vegas were first raised during a twitter spat between Minister Mbalula and Adriaan Basson.

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Mayweather vs McGregor: Titanic clash or elaborate joke?

Article Luke Feltham - 24 Aug 2017

It’s all about the Money as the circus-cum-boxing match has all the chips stacked in Floyd’s favour

Mayweather vs McGregor: One for the money

Article Staff Reporter - 13 May 2016

Though it seems little more than fantasy, both fighters could have trouble resisting such a huge payday.

Katy Perry tops the list of highest earning musicians

Article Staff Reporter - 30 Jun 2015

Pop star Katy Perry is among top earners, Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao on the Forbes list of The World's Highest-Paid Superstars Of 2015.

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Family denies flying Mbalula to US for Mayweather match

Article bogdan TagDiv - 8 May 2015

A week after Fikile Mbalula visited the US for the "Fight of the Century" it remains a mystery how he got there and who paid for it.

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Mayweather, Pacquiao fight fans sue for millions

Article bogdan TagDiv - 7 May 2015

Disgruntled fans are suing Manny Pacquiao and others for not disclosing a shoulder injury before his "Fight of the Century" against Floyd Mayweather.

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Question marks over Mayweather’s legacy

Article bogdan TagDiv - 4 May 2015

Floyd Mayweather says his showdown with Manny Pacquiao was all about defining his legacy - but his reputation remains stained by controversy.

Broadcasting from the masses

Article bogdan TagDiv - 4 May 2015

New live-streaming apps could be at the centre of major world events in the future, ensuring everyone's video footage gets out there.

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Massive hype, even bigger money for Mayweather vs Pacquiao

Article Gavin Evans - 29 Apr 2015

The anticipation for the "Fight of the Century" is palpable and the boxing match between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao will rake in cash.

Mayweather stays unbeaten, but not without bruises

Article Reuters - 4 May 2014

Floyd Mayweather has managed to stay undefeated by scoring a majority decision victory, but not without strong opposition by Marcos Maidana.

Weekend 101: Mayweather to the rescue

Videos Staff Reporter - 16 Jan 2014

The ANC launches its manifesto, Cosatu charges Zwelinzima Vavi and Floyd Mayweather visits South Africa.

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