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2022 COMMONWEALTH GAMES

The lesson of 2010 has not been learnt

Our education system is crying out for the resources eThekwini’s 2022 Commonwealth Games will consume.

  • Peter Vale
6 min read
Poor communities are unceremoniously moved out of the way of the Commonwealth Games village.
2022 COMMONWEALTH GAMES

Costly sports events ruin the poor, again

Not everyone is happy with the Commonwealth Games coming in 2022 – notably shack residents.

  • Kwanele Sosibo
4 min read
2022 COMMONWEALTH GAMES

Durban first African city to host Commonwealth Games

The Commonwealth Games will be held in Africa for the first time in their 85-year history, with Durban’s bid expected to boost jobs and tourism.

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
2022 COMMONWEALTH GAMES

Durban last city standing to host 2022 Commonwealth Games

Canada’s Edmonton withdrawal leaves Durban as the only other city contending to host the multi-sports event in 2022.

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
2017 WORLD GAMES

SA to bid for Commonwealth Games

South Africa will bid to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games and also look to stage the 2017 World Games, Sascoc has announced.

  • Staff Reporter
3 min read