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The message is unmistakable: allies must contribute to the US-Israeli campaign against Iran or face consequences for the partnership itself. Yet, as the conflict enters its…
The inexplicable hope and anguish of supporting The Arsenal
The line between excruciating disappointment and exquisite pleasure can be very thin on the football pitch
Slice of Life: ‘I travelled the world but South Africa was special’
‘What I like about Glenwood, the vibe is good. People don’t turn their noses up. The people like to try Russian and Korean food.’
Bliss and brutality on the Tokyo track
South African sprinters are exciting prospects in an exhilarating new era, and they are young enough to be hitting their strides now
Wan-Wan Patrol: Four-legged friends keep Tokyo neighbourhood safe
Meet the pups of Tokyo’s real-life Paw Patrol
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
Review: Mazda has missed an opportunity to dazzle
Mazda brought down only three of these late last year, all of which were thrust into media rotation
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
‘Wrong side of history’: Caster Semenya’s CAS appeal shot down
South Africa’s star Olympic athlete may well have run out of legal options after latest loss in Swiss tribunal
Olympics halt good for everyone
They took time, but the International Olympic Committee have finally done the responsible thing and postponed Tokyo 2020
Fear and uncertainty grip sports due to Covid-19 outbreak
Bankruptcy? Quarantine centres? SA’s sporting bodies are facing their greatest-ever challenge
Develop the Advanced Manufacturing Institute to increase SA’s competitiveness
The institute should develop products that are applicable to different industries, such as 3D-imaging and self-driving cars
What would an Olympics cancellation cost Japan?
Japan has a diversified economy not heavily reliant on tourism. But with domestic spending already weak, the hit from a cancellation could ripple through and further depress…
Local skater sets sights on Tokyo
Jean-marc Johannes already holds two Guinness World records and is striving to be among the first skateboarders representing their countries at the Olympics in the sport’s debut…