Victors not victims, says Ntombesintu Mfunzi
The Nedbank Running Club athlete speaks about being raped, her road to recovery and how she supports others, and the impact of delivering talks to convicted rapists.
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Marcus Rashford’s greatest goal
The Manchester United striker netted a far more memorable goal than those scored on the pitch when he used his voice and influence to keep vulnerable children fed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Why Cameroon is obsessed with hosting the Afcon
The African nation is hoping to use the tournament to paper over the divisions of the Anglophone crisis and the cracks made by a dictator who has ruled for almost four decades. Will it work?
Darian Townsend’s mission to nurture future swimmers
The South African-born and gold-medal-winning Olympian is looking to build a strong swimming team at Ottawa University where he is now coaching after finishing his career in the US.
CAF’s reactive nature leads to Covid-19 chaos
The pandemic will test Africa’s football governing body as fears grow that some clubs have and will weaponise the virus to use against their opponents in the inter-club competitions.
Makhathini still taps away at sports to good effect
Legendary boxer Elijah “Tap Tap” Makhathini is working in the hills of rural KwaZulu-Natal to give impoverished youngsters hope.
Off-field politics hurt Namibian footballers
The suspension of the southern African nation’s football league has stunted the growth of players who were already not making much from the beautiful game.
Why Zane Waddell has retired at just 22
The Bloemfontein-born swimmer had the world at his feet in 2019. But just over a year later, in an Olympic year, he called it quits. He explains why he retired and what he plans to do now.
The inside story of Wilfred Ndidi’s rise
The Nigerian has gone from cleaning cars and hawking water sachets in Lagos traffic to flying high in the Premier League.
Long Read | Can member-owned football clubs succeed?
Football supporters often fantasise about seizing control of their clubs, sending owners and officials down the tunnel. But evidence suggests that democratic, fan-owned teams are not for glory hunters.
Greg Minnaar is still raring to go
Regarded as the greatest downhill mountain biker of all time, the 39-year-old from Pietermaritzburg is hungry for more success despite the glittering career already behind him.
Aiden Markram has the chance to reshape his image
Like most South Africans, two of Markram’s former coaches have different opinions on if he has what it takes to lead the Proteas. What does Markram think? He just wants to fight his way back first.
Proteas have a score to settle with Sri Lanka
A prematurely burst bio-secure bubble laid waste to South Africa’s plans against world champions England. They cannot afford a repeat against Sri Lanka.
Africa’s one-in-a-billion gift to baseball
Gift Ngoepe, the first African to play in Major League Baseball, has found that tag burdensome. But it has also inspired him to shine, for the continent and his late mother.
Proteas can win netball World Cup, says Griesel
The Spar Proteas player talks about earning less than casual club rugby players and her expectations of playing the World Cup on home soil in 2023.
Thulani Malinga focuses on next-gen boxers
The retired former world champion reminisces about his boxing career, what needs to be done to bring the sport back to its heights in South Africa and why he trains youngsters rather than pros.
Ashu Besong and developing football in South Sudan
The world’s youngest country is still finding its feet in international football. Their Cameroonian coach explains the challenges he has encountered managing the Bright Stars.
Basketball’s next frontier is Africa
It is evident that Africa’s basketball scene is blooming, as more and more of the continent’s players are drafted into the top flight in the United States. But more still needs to be done.
Papa Diop, Senegal’s reluctant hero
The towering midfielder who stunned France in the 2002 Fifa World Cup has been described as a gentle giant who put the West African nation on the map with his exploits for the Lions of Teranga.
Jonty Rhodes a ‘beneficiary of white privilege’
The former Protea ruffled feathers when he admitted his career would probably have been different but for apartheid. He explains the need for open conversations about white privilege.
Naples and Maradona: the ultimate southern comfort
Neapolitans braved Covid-19 restrictions to mourn Diego Maradona, the man who took the city from earthquake ruins to a seat at the highest table in Italian and European football.