Nzimande bids for a Dusi Canoe Marathon win
Khumbulani Nzimande vividly recalls Thulani Mbanjwa returning to the Valley of a Thousand Hills in a helicopter after winning the Dusi River marathon. He wants to be the next local champion.
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Kapp in hand: the Proteas’ underdog story
Marizanne Kapp can do wonders with a bat and ball. But she’s an even better all-rounder off the pitch as a voice for women’s and queer rights.
Born leader Faf du Plessis bows out
The inspirational former Proteas captain may have left during a dark period in South African cricket but his captaincy was illuminated with bright days, especially against Australia.
Thabo Rateleki challenges slopes and stereotypes
The young South African skier recently represented the country in the slalom event at the Winter Youth Olympic Games in Switzerland. Now, he wants to graduate to the main event.
The rise of the Motherwell Fencing Club
After starting out in a garage, the first township-based fencing team in the Eastern Cape is having a go at the national championships.
Glenrose Xaba’s quest to run faster than Elana Meyer
The Boxer Athletic Club runner may not be a household name just yet, despite her long list of accomplishments. But that hasn’t stopped her from etching her name in history.
The Sharks’ transformation champion
While doing his thesis on transformation, Sharks head Eduard Coetzee concluded that it’s more about inclusivity, and that development programmes can be quite disrespectful and racist.
Suné Luus is spinning her way into cricketing glory
The Proteas Women spinner is one of the most colourful characters on the team, creating a positive atmosphere in the changing room ahead of South Africa’s pursuit of history at the T20 World Cup.
The making of SuperSport United’s double act
Midfielders Teboho Mokoena and Sipho Mbule from the Harmony Academy in Virginia complement each other on and off the pitch, with one bringing discipline and the other creativity.
The Roger Effect hits SA
South Africa felt the full force of Roger Federer’s legendary might come Match in Africa 6, which broke more than one record and cemented the greatest tennis champion of all time as one of us.
SA women’s football remains a tale of two leagues
The Safa Women’s National League promises to strengthen women’s football in the country by pitting strength against strength. But what does that mean for the Sasol League National Championships?
Siya Kolisi has unfinished business at home
The Springbok captain could have earned more money in Japan or the US, especially now being signed to a major management label. But he chose the Stormers and a chance at his first domestic title.
How Mary-Jane Sokhela built a women’s football club
The Durban Ladies owner was instrumental in the formation of Banyana Banyana before setting her sights on building her club into one of the most renowned in women’s football.
Jacques Nienaber more than qualified to be Bok coach
Outgoing Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has vouched for his replacement, citing SA Rugby’s vision for coaching continuity and the rugby acumen Nienaber has racked up behind the scenes.
Anrune Weyers fights for para-athlete recognition
The South African sprinter wants to raise the profile of para-athletes in the country to increase understanding of what they do and boost the sponsorship of under-funded athletes.
Where to from here for the Proteas?
England humbled the Proteas on home soil with a 3-1 Test series victory. The poor SA performance reflected political turmoil off the pitch, but there are signs that they can bounce back.
Lubabalo Kondlo a king abroad, unknown at home
The world’s No. 1 draughts player is royalty in his field, but in SA he is little known, has to hustle to make a living and needs funding to defend his world title on home soil.
Why Egypt dominates at squash
The African powerhouse is a world juggernaut when it comes to squash. But how did it happen that most of the best players in the sport hail from Egypt?
Peter Mathebula, SA’s first black world champion
The boxing legend etched his name in history by beating Tae-Shik Kim to win the WBA flyweight crown. But getting that fight wasn’t easy, with many obstacles in his way, including apartheid.
Norman Sekgapane and North West boxing
The legacy of the first South African boxer to fight in a multiracial bout at home during the height of apartheid mirrors that of his province. Once boxing royalty, they are now not even an afterthought.
The making of the sought-after Victor Osimhen
From playing barefoot in a poverty-stricken Lagos slum to strutting his stuff in Europe’s top football competition, the Nigerian striker is still only at the beginning of his career.