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Momentum shines a spotlight on social codes impacting women’s finances
The annual #SheOwnsHerSuccess campaign is all about enabling success for women
Biniam Girmay’s amazing race
Never before in its 121-year history had a stage in the Tour de France been won by a black African, until the Eritrean did it
Who were the first Africans at the Olympics?
The story of two marathon runners in the 1904 Games held in the US exposes the racist and colonial attitudes of the day
Bickering and ‘cold sweat’ as Paris built its Games
Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo vetoed TotalEnergies as a sponsor for the Olympics
Global sporting events must end harmful partnerships to protect people and planet
Competition organisers risk accusations of sportswashing when partnering with companies such as Toyota and TotalEnergies
Women’s World Cup set to shake things up
A ball has yet to be kicked but already the 2023 Women’s Football World Cup is breaking new ground
Chad le Clos’ deep waters of depression
The South African swimmer went through a dip in performance last year after a traumatic experience left him struggling mentally.
What lies behind Africa’s elusive World Cup glory?
Men’s national football teams have done well in junior world tournaments, but that success hasn’t been replicated on the senior global stage. What causes this and how can it be…
Tokyo Olympics: Your guide to Team SA
South Africa will be hoping to build on an impressive Rio, but face a number of challenges
Can Test cricket be saved from the Big Three?
Test cricket is broken because India, England and Australia, who dominate the format, eat alone at the main table while other Test-playing nations compete for crumbs. Can the…
Unstoppable Schoenmaker set to emulate Penny Heyns at Olympics
Tatjana Schoenmaker recently set a new African record for the 100m breaststroke, lifting her prospects of being SA’s first female swimmer to win an Olympic medal since 2000
Tokyo Olympics organisers further delay decisions as Covid-19 cases rise
An expected announcement on how many fans can attend each event is being pushed back as the city faces tightening restrictions
Gerda Steyn shatters Colleen de Reuck’s South African marathon record
The 31-year-old long-distance runner is the current Comrades and Two Oceans 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
Q&A Sessions: ‘Each generation must open doors for the next’ — Desiree Ellis
Desiree Ellis has a deep understanding of the development of women’s football in South Africa. The Banyana Banyana head coach talks to Luke Feltham about how the women’s game has…