Sharks
latest news & developmentsThe Springboks, Mr Barnes, Ma Zandile and James Small
Rassie, along with his captain, Siya Kolisi’s generation of players, have deepened our bonds with rugby in a manner that I thought inevitable as a young boy. Win or lose, they…
The story of South Africa’s shark slayers, Port and Starboard
The two male orcas who patrol the coast from Namibia to Gqeberha are back in the Cape’s sea
Plettenberg Bay aftermath: Are sharks the real threat?
A third of sharks and rays in South Africa’s waters are threatened with extinction — mainly due to human activity, such as fishing
The Sharks and Bulls chase global ambitions
South Africa’s two strongest rugby franchises want to progress and they have the means and manpower to do so
Manufacturers lose court battle over ban on drone fishing
Department says drone angling is illegal, is a threat to imperilled fish and sharks and small scale fisher livelihoods
Searching for South Africa’s ‘lost sharks’ to save them from extinction
Many may be vanishing before our eyes without anyone paying significant attention
Hake fishing gets eco-label for fourth time
But endangered sharks and rays are falling through the net, and other imperilled species are being scooped up as bycatch, conservation groups warn
Why great white sharks are disappearing from South Africa’s coastline
Government panel blames killer whales for the depleted population of great white sharks, but experts say overfishing is the big culprit that is not being addressed
Five talking points for the new Super Rugby season
Here are five talking points for the 24th year of the southern hemisphere club championship
South African rugby’s blackballed coaches
Bevin Fortuin boasts a CV that should make top unions and franchises salivate at the prospect of having him on their books
Little fish battle the Sharks Board
KwaZulu-Natal’s beaches have been closed as shark net employees strike and bosses bare their teeth
Lions SA’s only hope at title
Same old, same old … the Jo’burg side have their work cut out to shake up a stagnant competition
Currie Cup caps a big turnaround
Saturday’s game will be a showpiece of young talent, which is likely to become the norm given the exodus of proven players chasing big money
Madness of King Allister must stop
The Bok coach needs to get a grip on his team selections to give us a shot at restoring dignity
Cheetahs out to draw first Pro14 blood
The once-mighty Currie Cup is bottom of the priority list as the Free Staters look north for glory