Mosimane risks repeating Bafana’s embarrassing AFCON failure
Bafana's 2-2 draw against Kenya has complicated their AFCON qualification campaign. Can Mosimane turn the corner?
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Opinion: When McKenzie talks BIG, SA sport suffers
Just two years into his term and the SA sport minister has lost J-Bay, our most-decorated Olympian and ten-year F1 deal to Rwanda …
Mama Joy’s cheeky response to Tatjana criticism
Mama Joy has clapped back at critics over claims that she benefited more from public funds than Olympic swimmer, Tatjana Smith...
Group D still tight after Bafana Bafana-Kenya draw: What’s next?
South Africa and Kenya’s draw at the Orlando Stadium has narrowed the race in Group D of the AFCON qualifiers.
Mauricio Pochettino agrees to be next Manchester United manager to be sacked
Mauricio Pochettino was appointed as Manchester United's new manager on Friday, tasked with reviving the struggling giants following the dismissal of Michael Carrick.
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WELCOME RETURN: Returning Springboks will boost SA rugby in the short and long term
Several World Cup winners are heading back to South Africa after their lucrative stints in Japan and will boost the local franchises.
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QUALIFYING PUSH: Bafana Bafana ready to tackle troubled Kenyans in key Afcon qualification clash
Pitso Mosimane’s men take on a Kenyan team marred by administrative woes that have spilled over onto the field, as revealed by current Kenya coach and Bafana Bafana legend Benni McCarthy.
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UNGAGGED: Smith’s change of allegiance a big step to breaking code of silence
Olympic champion Tatjana Smith’s decision to represent the Netherlands has shone a light on a culture of silence in which athletes risk their careers by challenging the federations meant to support them.
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FRESH CHAPTER: Swimming icon Tatjana Smith switches allegiance to the Netherlands ‘to thrive, not just survive’
Four-time Olympic medallist Tatjana Smith has announced that she will switch her sporting nationality to the Netherlands.
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PODIUM MILESTONE: SA youngsters match best-ever Youth Olympics medal haul
After eight years, the Youth Olympics are back and taking place on African soil for the first time. South Africa have matched their best-ever Youth Olympic medal tally, collecting nine medals.
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