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.
Stories by: Buck McKenzie
SA’s cash-strapped rowing team defies the odds
Coach Roger Barrow explains how he has turned one of South Africa’s most underfunded sporting codes into a successful crew.
Chad le Clos fends off young rivals
South Africa’s most decorated Olympian is in an unusual position, being handed defeats and having to fight for medals. He showed his class in Gwangju while not 100% fit, but youngsters like Kristof Milak are a challenge.
How the heavyweight crown lost its shine
The boxing heavyweight title was once the greatest prize in sport, but recent titleholders and their avoidance game have devalued the belt. Can the division return to its glorious past?