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CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – JUNE 14: Gayton McKenzie leader of the Patriotic Allaiance during the First Sitting Of The National Assembly at Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) on June 14, 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa. The Chief Justice swore in the designated members and administered the oath or affirmation to the Republic of South Africa and obedience to the Constitution. (Photo by Brenton Geach/Gallo Images via Getty Images)
ATHLETES

Gayton Mckenzie has a huge task on his hands to fix South Africa at the Olympics

Despite an admirable showing at the Olympic games, McKenzie sets his sights on 2028 and apologises to the athletes

  • Ozayr Patel
5 min read
AFRICA CHAMPION

Tokyo Olympics paves the way for sport climbers

A Durban teenager will represent South Africa, when the code makes its debut at the Games in July

  • Celine Abrahams
3 min read
DOPING

Armstrong stripped of Sydney Olympics bronze medal

The International Olympic Committee has stripped American cyclist Lance Armstrong of his Sydney Olympics bronze medal, said officials.

  • Sapa
3 min read
IOC

Cricket edges closer to Olympic inclusion

Cricket has taken a major stride towards potential inclusion in the Olympics after Games chiefs on Thursday voted to recognise the governing ICC.

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
2016OLYMPICS

Rio, Chicago favoured in IOC’s 2016 evaluation

Rio de Janeiro and Chicago’s chances of hosting the 2016 Olympics were boosted on Wednesday as they appeared to come out tops in the IOC’s evaluation.

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read