Trial separation for stakeholders in T20 Global League?
Cricket South Africa is in mess, again. This time it’s the classic story of boy meets girl, boy and girl fall in love, boy loses girl and transitions into a psycho stalker.
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Love or hate him, Pitso is here to stay
Pitso Mosimane has a notoriously, and at times recklessly, big mouth. But the 2016 CAF African Coach of the Year is also a hard working man, who gets impressive results.
Renaissance at TSA spells hope for South African tennis
Kevin Anderson’s recent success has galvanised fans. At the same time Tennis South Africa has won significant sponsorship, and is investing in transformation. Things are looking up for tennis.
Mesut Ozil and the nativist backlash
These are dark days in global politics, and football is not immune from the contagion of nativism. In the eyes of some Ozil is German when his national team wins, but an immigrant when they lose.
‘Flawed’ research should see Caster’s return
Caster Semenya seems set for even more spectacular success now that the research that some wanted to use to remove her from the track has been found to be seriously flawed.
SA Rugby turns a corner
South Africa Rugby seems set to flourish under Johan “Rassie” Erasmus, and his openness to new ideas and hands on approach to coaching.
Mind the gap: Women in South African sports fall way short
The pay gap between male and female professional athletes in South Africa is so wide, it seems they’re playing vastly different sports.
Serbian Wolf sets sights on Pirates’ glory
The self-proclaimed “soul healer” who is looking to work his magic for the Ghost this season gets animated when he talks about his love for Orlando Pirates.
What next for Proteas ahead of World Cup?
The Proteas returned from Sri Lanka with enough questions to occupy the 287 sleeps left before they embark on yet another World Cup.
Mzamomhle wonderkid wants more gold
Sokwakhana Zazini has had a stellar year. He has the rare gift of being able to get ‘into the zone’, and his potential is extraordinary.
Sirino and the secret of Uruguayan football
Gaston Sirino is enjoying his time in Pretoria. But has he brought ‘garra Charrua’ with him from Uruguay?
Kolisi’s burden of being a black Springbok captain
Unlike some of his predecessors, Kolisi is not hindered by a diplomat’s tongue. But he is guided by a moral compass that seems to always point due north.