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Power cut to Paris 2024 Olympic sites in pensions protest

Tom Daley
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france pension protest
World News

Power cut to Paris 2024 Olympic sites in pensions protest

Tom Daley
LGBTQIA+

Tom Daley just took on Cape Town’s Table Mountain

Tatjana Schoenmaker
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Blitzboks World Rugby Sevens series and Olympics race
Sevens

Sevens rugby race to Paris Olympics heats up

By Mariette Adams07-02-2023 11:17

As the sevens campaign continues apace, the race for both the Series title and Olympics qualification is taking shape.

Summer Olympics
Sport

Athletes complete National Special Olympics Summer Games

By Ground Up29-11-2022 15:37

Hundreds of athletes from across the country gathered in Polokwane to compete this year’s National Special Olympics Summer Games.

Cheryl Roberts
Cricket

RIP | Springboks, CSA pay tribute to Cheryl Roberts

By Garrin Lambley08-10-2022 09:51

Cricket South Africa has expressed its sadness at the passing of former Olympian and fierce women’s sports activist, Cheryl Roberts.

Elana Meyer
Sport

Elana Meyer, Derartu Tulu reunite for 30-year Barcelona Olympics celebration

By Garrin Lambley21-09-2022 14:28

Thirty years ago in Barcelona, Elana Meyer and Derartu Tulu combined to create one of the most iconic moments in Olympic Games history.

On this day
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On This Day: What happened on 01 August?

By The South African01-08-2022 01:00

We look back on this day in history and remember the people and events that shaped the world we live in today.

On this day
Sport

On this day in South African sports history – 29 July [Video]

By James Richardson29-07-2022 21:45

Swimming gold at the Olympics and the Lions winning in Super Rugby, I guess you could say 29 July is a golden day.

Hansie Cronje England South Africa
Sport

On this day in South African sports history – 27 July

By James Richardson27-07-2022 14:04

On this day 27 July in South African sports history there were triumphs and painful defeats and legends were born.

Wayde van Niekerk
Sport

Wayde van Niekerk: My golden years aren’t done!

By Craig Lewis18-07-2022 11:13

South African athletics superstar Wayde van Niekerk has reiterated his belief that he can still achieve special things in his career.

Mo Farah
Sport

Mo Farah wins UK plaudits after revealing true past

By AFP12-07-2022 15:27

Mo Farah won praise from across Britain’s political spectrum after the shock revelation that he was illegally trafficked as a child.

Russian olympic champion
Tokyo Olympics

Russian Olympic champion blames IOC chief of creating ‘new war’

By Agence France-Presse11-06-2022 12:09

Russian Olympic high jump champion Mariya Lasitskene said IOC president Thomas Bach’s decision to ban Russian athletes is creating a new war

Roland Schoeman
Sport

ICYMI: Roland Schoeman is an American citizen – PICTURE!

By Garrin Lambley09-05-2022 09:43

South Africa-born multiple Olympic medal winner and swimming world record breaker, Roland Schoeman, is officially a United States citizen.

Roland Schoeman
Sport

Roland Schoeman is an American citizen – PICTURE!

By Garrin Lambley08-05-2022 11:35

South Africa-born multiple Olympic medal winner, Roland Schoeman, is officially a United States citizen. Check out the picture!
Photo: Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP

Caster Semenya
Sport

Caster Semenya hits out at World Athletics in latest tweet. Tsek!

By Garrin Lambley26-03-2022 13:43

South Africa’s double 800m women’s Olympic champion Caster Semenya has hit out once again at World Athletics in her latest tweet.

Controversies weigh heavy at B
News

Controversies weigh heavy at Beijing Olympics as Sports set to start

By Agence France-Presse02-02-2022 08:02

The sporting action gets under way at the Beijing Winter Olympics on Wednesday, two days before the opening ceremony of a Games overshadowed by diplomatic boycotts and concerns about human rights and Covid.

Ranomi Kromowidjojo
Sport

Dutch swimming great Ranomi Kromowidjojo hangs up her goggles

By AFP27-01-2022 15:36

Three-time Olympic gold medallist Ranomi Kromowidjojo of the Netherlands has retired from competitive swimming.

Beijing: Heavy air pollution d
News

Beijing: Heavy air pollution during Winter Olympics

By Agence France-Presse24-01-2022 10:04

Beijing warned Monday that heavy air pollution is likely during the Winter Olympics, but said emergency plans were in place to ensure the Games are not disrupted by smog.

Dominique Scott-Efurd
Sport

Dominique Scott-Efurd sets new SA 20km record – and Half-Marathon PB

By Garrin Lambley21-01-2022 10:28

Two-time South African Olympian Dominique Scott-Efurd has run the second-fastest time ever by a South African woman over 21.1km.

Chinese cities battle Covid as
News

Chinese cities battle Covid as Winter Olympics loom

By Agence France-Presse17-01-2022 09:03

China is battling Omicron and Delta outbreaks in several cities, testing the country’s strict “zero-Covid” strategy just weeks before Beijing hosts the Winter Olympics.

Do not help crashed Olympics v
News

Do not help crashed Olympics vehicles, Beijing police warn

By Agence France-Presse10-01-2022 09:06

Beijing police have warned residents not to help any Winter Olympics vehicle if it is involved in a crash – to avoid breaching the Games’ strict bubble against the coronavirus.

Usain Bolt
Music

Star sprinter Usain Bolt hits studio for second album [watch]

By Naledi de Wee05-01-2022 14:05

‘I am going to be doing a lot more this year’: Eight-time Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt is back in the studio working on his second album.

‘Blessing others’: Tatjana Sch
Celeb News

‘Blessing others’: Tatjana Schoenmaker launches her own foundation

By Erene Roux27-10-2021 14:41

Tatjana Schoenmaker wants to ‘bless others’ just like she was blessed through crowdfunding after she came home with two Olympic medals.

WWE Olympic gold
Entertainment

Breaking: Olympic gold medallist signs NIL deal with WWE

By James Richardson10-09-2021 10:52

WWE has signed Olympic gold medalist and NCAA heavyweight wrestling champion Gable Steveson in the first deal of its kind for the company.

Breaking PSL transfer news
Premier Soccer League

BREAKING: Star midfielder keen to join Kaizer Chiefs!

By Zaahid Nanabhay01-09-2021 20:54

South African star Thabo Cele has reportedly opted to join Kaizer Chiefs and the free agent is likely to sign on the dotted line in the coming days!

Usain Bolt
Lifestyle

From the track to the studio: Usain Bolt’s music dream [watch]

By Naledi de Wee18-08-2021 10:36

From a track star to a music producer! Usain Bolt has some big dreams for his music career, including winning a Grammy award!

Black John Cena goes viral
Entertainment

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By Megan van den Heever12-08-2021 10:44

Can you see him? Meet WWE star John Cena’s black doppelganger ‘Jamal Cena’ who has gone viral over his striking similarity to the star.

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