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The Brisbane Action Plan is aimed at add more than $2-trillion to the global economy and create millions of jobs.

‘Terrifying’ – Nigerian women fight fear to make Olympic bobsleigh history

Billed as "Cool Runnings" reloaded, the Nigerian women’s bobsled team admit they battle their demons every time they climb into the sled.

Van der Burgh secures Olympics spot

Van der Burgh secures Olympics spot

Olympic medal hopeful Cameron van der Burgh has secured his spot in the London Games by winning the 100m breaststroke at the national championships.

SA’s athletics getting back on track

Athletics in SA have been given a clean bill of health after the weekend’s championships where athletes booked places for this year’s Olympics.

Team SA scores Proctor & Gamble partnership

Sascoc president Gideon Sam is due to announce a partnership with Proctor & Gamble, following his call for financial support for SA’s Olympic team.

SA Olympic team seeks medals in five events

SA Olympic team seeks medals in five events

Sascoc CEO Tubby Reddy says he expects South Africa’s Olympic team to bring home medals in five sporting events at the London Games in July.

The gods are smiling on the Olympic games.

The gods are smiling on the Olympic games.

The run-up to London 2012 has been remarkably smooth but there’s one dark cloud — the weather.

Police arrest sellers of phony Olympic tickets, hotel rooms

UK police have arrested 97 people for selling fake tickets and bogus hotel rooms ahead of the London Olympic Games, beginning in July.

London eyes Olympic legacy with 200 days to go

With just 200 days to go before the London Olympic Games, the United Kingdom is looking forward to the legacy the Games will bring to the country.