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Female & Guardian | How Dr Phathokuhle Zondi converts on rugby fields
Sport
/ 10 May 2025

Female & Guardian | How Dr Phathokuhle Zondi converts on rugby fields

Phathokuhle Zondi broke her first barrier when she took up a post as medical officer for the Blue Bulls

By Lyse Comins
Paris joins Inter in Champions League final after extraordinary two days of football
Sport
/ 7 May 2025

Paris joins Inter in Champions League final after extraordinary two days of football

Paris Saint-Germain defeated Arsenal 2-1 on Wednesday night, sealing their place in the Champions League final at the end of May in Munich. They will face Inter Milan, the survivors of a frenetic battle royale against Barcelona on Tuesday.

By Luke Feltham
Klopp and Slot: How Liverpool leveraged two great minds
Sport
/ 29 April 2025

Klopp and Slot: How Liverpool leveraged two great minds

Mutual respect between the two managers has allowed the new Premier League champions to preserve their era of greatness

By Luke Feltham
Golf star Dylan Naidoo is a reincarnation of SA’s sports legends
Thought Leader
/ 5 March 2025

Golf star Dylan Naidoo is a reincarnation of SA’s sports legends

A long line of largely unrecognised sports people of colour preceded those who excel today

By Robbie Naidoo
Young South Africans’ goal is this English football team
Sport
/ 2 March 2025

Young South Africans’ goal is this English football team

The British Football Academy in Pinetown is paving the way for local players to be seen on the international stage as they may have a shot at playing for Queens Park Rangers

By Lyse Comins
Tracking the amiable Mr Jordaan
Sport
/ 30 November 2024

Tracking the amiable Mr Jordaan

In this, the first of a two-part series, Luke Alfred looks at the rise of Danny Jordaan, the champion of football in post-apartheid South Africa

By Luke Alfred
Entries for Comrades Marathon 2025 are open
Sport
/ 13 November 2024

Entries for Comrades Marathon 2025 are open

The iconic ultramarathon, known for its challenging route, will take place on Sunday, June 8, 2025

By Akheel Sewsunker
South Africa cruise to seven-wicket win in Bangladesh Test
Sport
/ 24 October 2024

South Africa cruise to seven-wicket win in Bangladesh Test

Bangladesh lost their last three wickets for just 24 runs inside half an hour

By Afp
RG Snyman returns for Springboks’ November internationals
Sport
/ 22 October 2024

RG Snyman returns for Springboks’ November internationals

The Springboks face Scotland on November 10, England six days later, and Wales on November 23

By Afp
Rabada breaks record as South Africa takes lead against Bangladesh in first Test
Sport
/ 21 October 2024

Rabada breaks record as South Africa takes lead against Bangladesh in first Test

Seamers Rabada, Mulder and left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj took three wickets apiece for South Africa

By Afp
Elana Meyer and Blanche Moila return to Cape Town Marathon to boost young athletes
Sport
/ 15 October 2024

Elana Meyer and Blanche Moila return to Cape Town Marathon to boost young athletes

This year, Meyer will join SA running icon Blanche Moila and global business executive Rhonda Veetre in various race categories

By MG Reporter
Springboks dominate Argentina 48-7 to win Rugby Championship
Sport
/ 28 September 2024

Springboks dominate Argentina 48-7 to win Rugby Championship

Eben Etzebeth is now the most-capped Springbok, with 128 Test appearances

By Afp
Cosatu urges Minister Gayton Mckenzie to tackle Springbok ‘blackout’
Sport
/ 6 September 2024

Cosatu urges Minister Gayton Mckenzie to tackle Springbok ‘blackout’

The trade union federation wants this weekend’s rugby match against the All Blacks to be aired on SABC to ensure that all citizens can watch it

By Lyse Comins
Problem gambling tears at the fabric of South African society
Thought Leader
/ 14 August 2024

Problem gambling tears at the fabric of South African society

Despite the revenue it generates the the state, the need to protect vulnerable people, particularly the poor and their families, cannot be overstated

By Sibongile Simelane-Quntana
Understanding the legacy of South Africa’s first Olympic marathon runners
Sport
/ 10 August 2024

Understanding the legacy of South Africa’s first Olympic marathon runners

Two black South African runners were among the first from the continent to compete in the 1904 games in the United States

By Francois Cleophas
Paris 2024: Africa’s marathon runners gear up for the ultimate test of endurance
Sport
/ 9 August 2024

Paris 2024: Africa’s marathon runners gear up for the ultimate test of endurance

The world is eagerly waiting to see if the continent’s marathon elite will showcase their unmatched endurance and strategy on this grand stage

By Stephen Granger
Who were the first Africans at the Olympics?
Sport
/ 27 July 2024

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

By Francois Cleophas
Bickering and ‘cold sweat’ as Paris built its Games
Sport
/ 27 July 2024

Bickering and ‘cold sweat’ as Paris built its Games

Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo vetoed TotalEnergies as a sponsor for the Olympics

By Deborah Claude
The rise, fall and redemption of Nijel Amos
Sport
/ 20 July 2024

The rise, fall and redemption of Nijel Amos

Despite falling from grace after a positive dope test, the desire for success has not diminished for the country’s first ever Olympic medallist

By Karien Jonckheere
Springboks prove dominance despite draw in Ireland series
Columns
/ 17 July 2024

Springboks prove dominance despite draw in Ireland series

The Boks are the undisputed number-one team in the world, but maintaining that will be a tough challenge during the Rugby Championship

By Ozayr Patel
Ethiopia’s marathoners hope to relive iconic Olympic triumphs
Sport
/ 11 July 2024

Ethiopia’s marathoners hope to relive iconic Olympic triumphs

The country’s new talent is hoping to surpass the achievements of legends such as Abebe Bikila and Kenenisa Bekele at this year’s games

By Stephen Granger
Clash of the ages on Saturday at Durban July as 3-year-olds take on seniors
Sport
/ 6 July 2024

Clash of the ages on Saturday at Durban July as 3-year-olds take on seniors

The popular event is expected to inject R670 million into the eThekwini economy

By Lyse Comins
Muscles, momentum as national arm-wrestling champs dominate Klein Parys vineyards
Sport
/ 2 July 2024

Muscles, momentum as national arm-wrestling champs dominate Klein Parys vineyards

In the Western Cape, the sport is finally catching up with Gauteng, and is also attracting more female competitors

By Liezl Human
Rassie Erasmus’ fly-half dilemma: Pollard versus Libbok for South Africa test against Ireland
Sport
/ 1 July 2024

Rassie Erasmus’ fly-half dilemma: Pollard versus Libbok for South Africa test against Ireland

Will the coach choose the master goal-kicker or ball-in-hand magician?

By Afp
South Africa ‘gutted’ after T20 final loss to India
Sport
/ 30 June 2024

South Africa ‘gutted’ after T20 final loss to India

Captain Aiden Markram said there was an “extreme hunger” for victory in the team

By Afp
South Africa thrash Afghanistan to reach T20 World Cup final
National
/ 27 June 2024

South Africa thrash Afghanistan to reach T20 World Cup final

Fast bowlers Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje maintained the relentless pressure with two wickets apiece at the Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad

By Afp
T20 World Cup: Thrilling low-scoring matches, surprising upsets, and South Africa’s rollercoaster journey
Sport
/ 12 June 2024

T20 World Cup: Thrilling low-scoring matches, surprising upsets, and South Africa’s rollercoaster journey

The ninth edition of the tournament has everything spectators could wish for

By Ozayr Patel
Siya Kolisi to miss Twickenham Test as weakened Springboks face Wales
Sport
/ 9 June 2024

Siya Kolisi to miss Twickenham Test as weakened Springboks face Wales

After Wales, South Africa host Ireland, the only team to beat them at the 2023 World Cup

By Afp
Cape Town Tigers need to get their claws out
Sport
/ 10 May 2024

Cape Town Tigers need to get their claws out

The basketball team from Cape Town made the playoffs but have their work cut out for them

By Refiloe Seiboko
Youth of today lack the discipline to break records, says Olympic champ Carl Lewis
Sport
/ 9 May 2024

Youth of today lack the discipline to break records, says Olympic champ Carl Lewis

Lewis won four consecutive Olympic golds between 1984 and 1996, as well as two world titles

By Luke Phillips
Is Brazil still the land of football?
Sport
/ 8 May 2024

Is Brazil still the land of football?

The country is still the world’s top exporter of footballers, but they are bringing in less money

By Rodrigo Almonacid
Surfing legend Kelly Slater, 52, says ‘this feels like the end’
Sport
/ 16 April 2024

Surfing legend Kelly Slater, 52, says ‘this feels like the end’

Slater did not definitively say he was retiring and has hinted several times before that his professional surfing career was over

By Afp
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