Mail & Guardian
Mail & Guardian
wesley bottonlatest news & developments
Former boxer Corrie Sanders.

Former coach stunned over death of Corrie Sanders

Boxing trainer Harold Volbrecht says he was shocked to hear of the sudden death of his close friend Corrie Sanders.

London residents say tourists were scared off by warnings of chaos in the city

Londoners untouched by Olympic spirit

While the magnificent Olympic Park glows with the "spirit of the Games", London residents feel they have been given a raw deal during the showpiece.

ASA president James Evans.

ASA pleased with athletes’ African Championships medal haul

The national team has been lauded by Athletics South Africa for overcoming poor conditions to finish third at the African Championships in Benin.

Kalmer gears up for Olympic marathon

Olympic athlete Rene Kalmer welcomed the cold and wet weather at the Two Oceans Marathon, saying it may be similar conditions to those in London.

Rebuilding South African cricket

Cricket South Africa top dogs abandon ship

Acting Cricket South Africa president AK Khan and CSA audit and risk committee chairperson John Blair have resigned over the CSA bonus scandal.

CSA’s acting president resigns

CSA’s acting president resigns

Acting president of Cricket South Africa AK Khan has announced his resignation from the post, saying "it’s time for change and for new leadership".

Rebuilding South African cricket

CSA’s Khan: board has time to learn Companies’ Act

Cricket SA’s (CSA) acting president, AK Khan, says the federation’s board has not left it too late to familiarise itself with the Companies’ Act.

Uninspired Bafana draw against Zambia

Bafana Bafana have drawn 1-1 against Zambia in their practice match at Rand Stadium, which yielded a meagre crowd and threats from Bafana.

Zola Budd aims to break eight hours at Comrades

Nearly three decades after she was entangled in a controversial Olympic final, Zola Budd has set herself a modest goal at the Comrades Marathon.

Bafana match won’t be shown live

South Africa’s first international soccer match of the year will no longer be shown live after kick-off was brought forward by two and a half hours.

ASA threatens to pull SABC’s airing rights over unpaid bills

ASA threatens to pull SABC’s airing rights over unpaid bills

The SABC will lose rights to domestic athletics events if it doesn’t pay outstanding fees to Athletics South Africa ASA by midnight on New Year’s Eve.

Don’t link scandals to Manguang

Sports ministry punts urgency on CSA inquiry

Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula says an inquiry into the financial affairs of Cricket South Africa should get underway urgently.

Sascoc maps out anti-corruption plans

Sascoc maps out anti-corruption plans

Sascoc plans to hold sports federations more accountable — specifically those of soccer, cricket and rugby — in a clampdown on corruption in sport.

Sports ministry tackles transformation

South Africa’s sports ministry has roped in concerned parties around the country to help resolve transformation issues.

Don’t link scandals to Manguang

Mbalula to brief Parliament about Cricket SA, Safa

Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula will deliver his views on the cricket and soccer governing bodies when he speaks to Parliament on Tuesday.

Kirsten chipper ahead of Tests

Cheer up, South Africa … there’s still the cricket!

The Proteas hope to fix SA fans’ broken hearts in the ODI series against Australia after weekend blows for both the national rugby and soccer sides.

Wolmarans progresses in US Open qualifying

Fritz Wolmarans is the South African standing in the men’s singles qualifying competition at the US Open tennis tournament in New York.

Mbalula slams racial rugby brawl

An alleged racial incident between two rugby teams should not be allowed to damage the image of rugby in South Africa, says Fikile Mbalula.

Pistorius due to make Worlds history

Blade Runner gets dream entrance to World Athletics

Oscar Pistorius and world 800m champion Caster Semenya have been included in the SA team for the World Athletics Championships in Daegu.

Roux reveals simplified SA rugby union

A more streamlined SA Rugby Union will ensure the sport is run more efficiently, Saru chief executive Jurie Roux said on Thursday.