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Wesley Botton

Former coach stunned over death of Corrie Sanders
Article
/ 24 September 2012

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.

By Wesley Botton
Londoners untouched by Olympic spirit
Article
/ 12 August 2012

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.

By Wesley Botton
ASA pleased with athletes’ African Championships medal haul
Article
/ 3 July 2012

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.

By Wesley Botton
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Article
/ 8 April 2012

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.

By Wesley Botton
Cricket South Africa top dogs abandon ship
Article
/ 15 March 2012

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.

By Wesley Botton
CSA’s acting president resigns
Article
/ 14 March 2012

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".

By Wesley Botton
CSA’s Khan: board has time to learn Companies’ Act
Article
/ 21 January 2012

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.

By Wesley Botton
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Article
/ 11 January 2012

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.

By Wesley Botton
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Article
/ 11 January 2012

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.

By Wesley Botton
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Article
/ 6 January 2012

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.

By Wesley Botton
ASA threatens to pull SABC’s airing rights over unpaid bills
Article
/ 30 December 2011

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.

By Wesley Botton
Sports ministry punts urgency on CSA inquiry
Article
/ 4 November 2011

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.

By Wesley Botton
Sascoc maps out anti-corruption plans
Article
/ 28 October 2011

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.

By Wesley Botton
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Article
/ 27 October 2011

Sports ministry tackles transformation

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

By Wesley Botton
Mbalula to brief Parliament about Cricket SA, Safa
Article
/ 17 October 2011

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.

By Wesley Botton
Cheer up, South Africa … there’s still the cricket!
Article
/ 11 October 2011

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.

By Wesley Botton
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Article
/ 24 August 2011

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.

By Wesley Botton
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Article
/ 8 August 2011

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.

By Wesley Botton
Blade Runner gets dream entrance to World Athletics
Article
/ 8 August 2011

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.

By Wesley Botton
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Article
/ 4 August 2011

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.

By Wesley Botton
Sascoc advises CSA about audit findings on Majola
Article
/ 4 August 2011

Sascoc advises CSA about audit findings on Majola

Cricket South Africa has been advised on how to tackle the findings of a forensic audit, Sascoc chief executive Tubby Reddy says.

By Wesley Botton
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Article
/ 2 August 2011

Long road to London for SA swimmers

There is plenty of work to be done if South African swimmers hope to step on the podium at next year’s London Olympics.

By Wesley Botton
Semenya seeks to be a double wonder
Article
/ 2 August 2011

Semenya seeks to be a double wonder

Caster Semenya has said she has her sights set on the 800m and 1 500m world records at the World Athletics Championships and the 2012 London Olympics.

By Wesley Botton
New beginnings for Kirsten and Proteas
Article
/ 1 August 2011

New beginnings for Kirsten and Proteas

A new coach and a new captain marks the beginning of rebuilding phase in the South African cricket team, according to new head coach Gary Kirsten.

By Wesley Botton
Van der Burgh guns for another medal
Article
/ 26 July 2011

Van der Burgh guns for another medal

World record holder Cameron van der Burgh was the fastest qualifier in the men’s 50m breaststroke semifinal at the Fina World Championships.

By Wesley Botton
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Article
/ 21 July 2011

Cricket SA extends audit deadline

Cricket SA will only receive the results of a forensic audit next Friday, after the deadline had to be extended by a week.

By Wesley Botton
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Article
/ 20 July 2011

Thobela query prompts relook at SA boxing policies

Boxing South Africa is seeking to form its own policies after its governing body failed at a public apology to former world champion Dingaan Thobela.

By Wesley Botton
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Article
/ 14 July 2011

SA Sports Awards makes a comeback with big names

Charl Schwartzel, Hashim Amla and Cameron van der Burgh are among the top nominees for the revived SA Sports Star of the Year.

By Wesley Botton
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Article
/ 3 May 2011

Cricket SA to meet over Nyoka case

Cricket SA will discuss possible legal procedures on Wednesday night amid allegations of financial impropriety levelled against Mtutuzeli Nyoka.

By Wesley Botton
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Article
/ 23 April 2011

Ntshiliza sprints to Two Oceans victory

George Ntshiliza produced a late surge to break the foreign stranglehold on the 56km Two Oceans ultra-marathon in Cape Town on Saturday.

By Wesley Botton
Court rules that cricket boss Nyoka be reinstated
Article
/ 15 April 2011

Court rules that cricket boss Nyoka be reinstated

Cricket South Africa president Mtutuzeli Nyoka must be reinstated, the South Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg ruled on Friday.

By Wesley Botton
Phalula says she will race against Semenya
Article
/ 13 April 2011

Phalula says she will race against Semenya

An athlete allegedly involved in an incident on Sunday concerning Caster Semenya says she has no problem competing against the world 800m champion.

By Wesley Botton
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