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SA’s Paralympians return
Hundreds of people have turned out to welcome home South Africa's athletes who competed in the 2012 London Paralympics.
Coldplay to headline emotional ‘Festival of the flame’ closing ceremony
London 2012 organisers have promised an emotional celebration to bid farewell to the Olympics and Paralympics.
Paralympics: All eyes on Oscar for 100m finals
While other South Africans will be competing in their event finals, all eyes will be on Oscar Pistorius for the 100m finals at the Paralympic Games.
Race to Rio will demand a hefty wallet
South Africans, like people in most other nations, have widely differing views on what the government should be doing and how well it is doing it.
Paralympics: The ability to win gold
They haven't been subjected to the pressure of unrealistic expectations, but Team SA are nevertheless in line for plenty of medals at the Paralympics.
Paralympians jet off to London
South Africa unites behind the Paralympians as they jet off to London in search of gold.
Channelling the energy of ADHD
Sport has helped many people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder to focus and build their self-esteem, writes Patrick Barkham.
Hydration myth exposed
Anyone who has visited the Olympic Park will not have missed the ubiquitous branding of two of its sponsors, McDonald's and Coca-Cola.
Londoners untouched by Olympic spirit
While the magnificent Olympic Park glows with the "spirit of the Games", London residents feel they have been given a raw deal during the showpiece.
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