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World Cup review, Part III: The moguls who battled doubt

Sport Luke Feltham - 25 May 2020

We talk to the organisers whose every waking moment was consumed by the duty of hosting a successful tournament

Editorial: Let’s inspire the world … again

Editorial Editorial - 14 May 2020

South Africa was the first to welcome the World Cup to our beautiful continent. In these troubled Covid-19 times it’s worth reminding ourselves of that achievement.

The Proteas’ perfect run of netball

Article Eyaaz Matwadia - 15 Nov 2019

The team could cap an incredible year if they can overcome England in a three-match Test series

Courageous thoughts on heroism

Article Hans Mackenzie Main - 26 Jul 2019

'Moving into middle age, I’m at odds with the idea of a hero, of heroism'

No Neymar, no problem as Brazil begin new Copa reign

Article bogdan TagDiv - 9 Jul 2019

As Brazil geared up for the Copa America last month, a Neymar-induced pall of doom and gloom threatened to scupper the host nation's chances

What’s eating giant KG and Co?

Article Luke Feltham - 14 Jun 2019

All the grumbling about the Proteas seems to have drained them of their ruthlessness

Beware the group of death

Article Luke Feltham - 7 Jun 2019

From the powerful Germans to the sanguine Spanish, here’s everything you need to know about South Africa’s World Cup opponents

What should we expect from Banyana at the first World Cup?

Article Luke Feltham - 7 Jun 2019

Should we temper our expectations as Banyana Banyana enter their first World Cup?

World Cup Week 1: What we’ve learned

Article Luke Feltham - 7 Jun 2019

After a week of entertainment we’re still trying to figure out what the pecking order is in this medley

World Cup is anyone’s oyster

Article Luke Feltham - 31 May 2019

This year there are a number of teams good enough to ensure a fierce battle for the title

SA’s great netball gamble

Article Luke Feltham - 22 Feb 2019

It’s Cape Town vs Auckland in the fight for the right to host the 2023 World Cup — with the future of the game at stake

Safa begin process to host 2023 Women’s World Cup

Article Luke Feltham - 21 Feb 2019

Safa has previously made no secret of its desire to bring the competition to South Africa and has now expressed its interest to Fifa.

Five talking points for the new Super Rugby season

Article Agency - 14 Feb 2019

Here are five talking points for the 24th year of the southern hemisphere club championship

ICC boss ‘confident’ of corruption-free cricket World Cup

Article Agency - 12 Dec 2018

The 2019 World Cup is due to take place in England and Wales from May to July

Özil’s anger justified, now German football must look inward

Article Matt Pearson & Deutsche Welle 1 - 23 Jul 2018

Mesut Özil's photo op with Recep Tayyip Erdogan was ill-advised. But the reaction to it is a sad tale of poor management

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Scores die in Western Cape’s deadly taxi tit-for-tat

Lester Kiewit - 2 Aug 2020

Forty-three people were shot dead in the first six months of this year in the Western Cape’s intractable taxi violence, while close to 100 have been arrested and 40 are on court rolls in connection with the conflict

National

Ingonyama Trust Board moves to retrench staff

Paddy Harper - 2 Aug 2020

More than 50 workers at the Ingonyama Trust Board have been issued section 189 notices

National

Solar stuck where sun don’t shine: State spends R289m to store solar water heaters

thando maeko - 30 Jul 2020

The national solar water heater programme is set to take off once again this year, but meanwhile the government is spending millions on storing heaters that have yet to be installed

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NSTF-South32 Awards

special reports - 2 Aug 2020

All of the awards are made for outstanding contributions to science, engineering, technology and innovation in South Africa

Special Reports

The benefits of being a GEMS member

special reports - 2 Aug 2020

The scheme offers comprehensive and affordable healthcare options to all public service employees and greater access to better healthcare

Special Reports

The evolution of South Africa’s savings culture

special reports - 31 Jul 2020

A common misconception is that you need a lot of money to start saving, but this is simply not true – you can start with R50

Special Reports

Tobacco producers welcome new research confirming that cigarette ban has failed

special reports - 31 Jul 2020

Every day that goes by shows the importance of getting rid of this ban and going back to producing and selling cigarettes as we were before

Special Reports

Cost increases sharing of cigarettes

Eamonn Ryan - 31 Jul 2020

Many people are questioning whether the ban on tobacco in South Africa is not in fact having the opposite effect of that intended

Special Reports

How to tell if you have a hidden contact centre in your business

[email protected] - 31 Jul 2020

The important thing to remember is that a contact centre is defined less by the physical space it occupies and more by the customer experience it delivers

Special Reports

Accessing health and justice in a time of Covid-19

Pontsho Pilane - 31 Jul 2020

The similarities between the HIV epidemic and the Covid-19 pandemic are hard to ignore – the most obvious is the level of premature deaths caused by both

Special Reports

Position of the African Blood Regulators Forum on the use of Convalescent Plasma in Africa as a potential therapy for Covid-19

special reports - 31 Jul 2020

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