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Bafana’s chances may be undermined by too much optimism
South Africa kicks off in an Afcon group of death, of which the opponents are at least aware. Safa however is already happy with the placement alone.
SA tennis can still rally
South African Craig Tiley, the man behind the Australian Open, says a "think big, act boldly" plan will turn things around for local tennis.
McCarthy and Mabizela not too old for comeback, says Bafana coach
Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane does not rule out Benni McCarthy and Mbulelo "OJ" Mabizela from future international selection.
Baby steps towards Bafana glory
It is significant that a local team of under-15 players reached the final of a global tournament.
Now changing SA tennis is down to ‘Wire’
"What has happened to my team?" This clearly pained question was the first statement by the first black president of Sata, Bongani "Wire" Zondi.
Bafana prodigy off to Holland
Only days after his 20th birthday, Bafana Bafana prodigy and Ajax Cape Town midfielder Thulani Serero will travel to Holland this weekend.
Desperate Birds keep survival hopes alive
It was tough, torrid and with a touch of desperation from both teams as Moroka Swallows beat Maritzburg United 1-0 in a bruising PSL game.
Anderson wins SA Open
South African Kevin Anderson beat India’s Somdev Devvarman in the final of the SA Open on Sunday at Montecasino.
Cloud of doubt casts shadow over Montecasino finale
As the third version of the South African Open tennis tournament comes to a conclusion this weekend, it would seem that all is fine at Montecasino.
Izak gets his revenge at SA Open
Izak van der Merwe gained a 6-3 6-2 revenge victory over Frenchman Stephane Robert — a finalist in the R3,5-million Montecasino event last year.
De Voest scrapes through at SA Open
SA’s Rik de Voest battled for two hours and 40 minutes to beat veteran Italian Stefano Galvani 6-3 5-7 7-6 (8) at the South African Open on Monday.
Advantage South Africans
A relatively unknown 23-year-old Slovenian tennis player this week put the skids on South Africa’s hopes in the vibrant Australian Open.
Last-gasp goal for Pirates breaks deadlock
Orlando Pirates and SuperSport United remained becalmed in a sea of missed chances until Thulasizwe Mbuyane turned the outcome on its head.
Don’t worry, be happy
Lack of stars just 72 hours before the SA Open deadline doesn’t faze Sata chief.
Learning about the Birds and the Bucs
As Orlando Pirates and Moroka Swallows gear up for another chapter in the derby at Dobsonville Stadium on Saturday, it is not like the old days.