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It’s a potentially devastating verdict for the double Olympic gold medal athlete who will now have to artificially reduce her testosterone levels should she wish to continue competing in her favoured events. (Reuters()

‘Necessary discrimination’: CAS rejects Caster Semenya’s appeal

The double Olympic gold medal athlete can appeal to the Swiss Federal Tribunal within 30 days

Caster Semenya can return to competition without restriction until the Federal Supreme Court of Switzerland advises otherwise. (Getty)

Semenya arrives at sports court for gender row challenge

The South African government says the rules set out by IAAF, specifically target Semenya and has called them a "gross violation" of her human rights

Xasa further explained that the government needed to find ways to incentivise the private sector into contributing and participating in building infrastructure and development.

Sports minister challenges private sector to ‘step up’

The sporting industry makes between $600-billion and $700-billion annually, and the continent will be unable to harness this if it overlooks talent

PIC chief executive Dan Matjila may retain his post as previous charges bought against him no longer apply. (David Harrison/M&G)

‘Sorry’ SABC backtracks, confirms PSL games will be on radio

Both the SABC and PSL agreed all soccer matches will be broadcast on the SABC radio platforms as per the fixtures list for the 2018/19 season

Xasa called for the suspension of former Springbok rugby players Naas Botha and Nick Mallett

Xasa stands by her statement on Willemse’s walkout

The minister of sport will review her call for SuperSport to suspend Botha and Mallett after an investigation has been completed

(John McCann/M&G)

‘We support transformation, just not in national teams’ – Solidarity

Even though the department isn’t implementing a national team quota system, the trade union is going ahead with its court challenge

Xasa made it clear that a potential funding cut awaits any federation which does not comply with the government’s vision for transformation.

Transformation report: Rugby still lagging behind

Rugby, hockey and tennis were among the codes which received poor ratings, while there were signs of improvements for cricket.

Unstoppable: The IAAF rules seem to be an effort to trip up the record-breaking Caster Semenya.

Bad science won’t undo Semenya

Not only is the IAAF’s data dubious, experts say the testosterone rules are unethical

Steve Cornelius

SA lawyer quits IAAF, slams ‘unethical’ regulations

The IAAF announced new rules would be put in place to ban female athletes from competing if their testosterone levels are deemed unnaturally high

Two in court for Moses Mabhida stadium violence

Following a pitch invasion at Moses Mabhida Stadium, two men charged with public violence will appear in the Durban magistrate’s court

Beaten Moses Mabhida stadium guard ‘seriously injured, but stable’

The female security guard was caught on camera being badly beaten during the violence on the field

A member of the SANDF takes part in a raid on a hostel in Alexandra on April 22.

PSL condemns Moses Mabhida violence, sports minister demands answers

​Kaizer Chiefs will likely face heavy scrutiny in the coming days after the Premier Soccer League condemned the ugly scenes in Durban on Saturday

Xasa called for the suspension of former Springbok rugby players Naas Botha and Nick Mallett

There’s a new captain on the field

Tokozile Xasa is quiet and steady, with a watchful eye, and being a woman is working in her favour

M&G Cabinet Report Card 2017: Tokozile Xasa

The M&G Cabinet Report Card has become a respected barometer of government performance. Here are the scores for 2017.

Ill-conceived: Trade and industry directory general Lionel October claims South Africa was naive. Photo: Madelene Cronjé

Fierce loyalty reaps big rewards

Some of the five new ministers in top Cabinet positions are barely known outside ANC circles. Others are known for their vigorous defence of Zuma.

For years

It wasn’t just Gordhan: Other Zuma critics deposed in shock reshuffle sweep

Some of Zuma’s known detractors were removed and replaced with ministers who are sympathetic towards him