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Tom Mitchell (C) #6 of England tackled midfield by Chris Dry #3 and Ryan Oosthuizen #2 of South Africa in Match #20, South Africa vs England (Pool A) during the Canada Sevens, Round 6 of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, held at BC Place, Vancouver, Canada on March 7, 2020. (Photo by Allan Hamilton/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 to be held in Cape Town

The competition, which will run between September 9-11, 2022, will be held at the Cape Town Stadium, with a capacity of 57 654.

Dry run: The Mother City’s stadiums – like the one in Athlone  – are not exempt from the drought

Stadium storm hits Cape Town

With Ajax being charged for failing to supply an adequate venue, the focus is now largely on how the city views football

ANC birthday celebrations begin with good vibes

Thousands of supporters gather at the Cape Town Stadium as the ANC kicks off the party’s 103rd birthday celebration.

De Lille renames stadium fan walk in honour of Mandela

As a tribute to Madiba, Patricia de Lille has renamed a Cape Town fan walk, which connects the city centre and its stadium, the Walk of Remembrance.

The body of Nelson Mandela will be transported from 1 Military Hospital to the Union Buildings on a daily basis from Wednesday to Friday.

Mandela moves to the Union Buildings

Members of the public have been invited to form a guard of honour for Madiba when his body is transported to lay in state at the Union Buildings.

Cape Town’s World Cup stadium cost about R1-billion more because of collusion.

Deny business its confidence trick

Outrage over collusion tends to peter out as the industry gets back to business. So then what?

Linkin Park has conveyed its condolences to the family of the woman who died when a structure collapsed at its concert venue in Cape Town.

Linkin Park sends condolences after fan’s death

Linkin Park has conveyed its condolences to the family of the woman who died when a structure collapsed at its concert venue in Cape Town.

One person has died as a result of injuries sustained when a temporary scaffolding collapsed at a concert at the Cape Town Stadium due to high winds.

One dead, 19 injured at Linkin Park concert venue

One person has died at the Linkin Park concert at Cape Town Stadium after a temporary scaffolding collapsed due to high winds.

‘Surprising’ cost of running Cape Town stadium

‘Surprising’ cost of running Cape Town stadium

Ratepayers could end up paying for Cape Town stadium’s operating costs after Sail Stadefrance walked out on a 30-year lease to manage the property.

England fan pleads guilty

England fan pleads guilty, fined over World Cup intrusion

A fan who berated England’s World Cup team after entering their dressing room has been fined after admitting being in an area without authorisation.

Indomitable Lions crash out of Cup

Indomitable Lions crash out of Cup

A 2-1 loss to The Netherlands confirmed what Cameroon already knew: That the Indomitable Lions were out of the World Cup with barely a roar.

Portugal in seventh heaven

Portugal in seventh heaven, Spain back on track

Portugal routed North Korea 7-0 in the Soccer World Cup on Monday while Spain bounced back from a shock opening defeat to ease past Honduras.