Sport

Ethiopia’s marathoners hope to relive iconic Olympic triumphs
The country’s new talent is hoping to surpass the achievements of legends such as Abebe Bikila and Kenenisa Bekele at this year’s games

Clash of the ages on Saturday at Durban July as 3-year-olds take on seniors
The popular event is expected to inject R670 million into the eThekwini economy

Muscles, momentum as national arm-wrestling champs dominate Klein Parys vineyards
In the Western Cape, the sport is finally catching up with Gauteng, and is also attracting more female competitors

Rassie Erasmus’ fly-half dilemma: Pollard versus Libbok for South Africa test against Ireland
Will the coach choose the master goal-kicker or ball-in-hand magician?

South Africa ‘gutted’ after T20 final loss to India
Captain Aiden Markram said there was an “extreme hunger” for victory in the team

South Africa thrash Afghanistan to reach T20 World Cup final
Fast bowlers Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje maintained the relentless pressure with two wickets apiece at the Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad

T20 World Cup: Thrilling low-scoring matches, surprising upsets, and South Africa’s rollercoaster journey
The ninth edition of the tournament has everything spectators could wish for

Siya Kolisi to miss Twickenham Test as weakened Springboks face Wales
After Wales, South Africa host Ireland, the only team to beat them at the 2023 World Cup

Cape Town Tigers need to get their claws out
The basketball team from Cape Town made the playoffs but have their work cut out for them

Youth of today lack the discipline to break records, says Olympic champ Carl Lewis
Lewis won four consecutive Olympic golds between 1984 and 1996, as well as two world titles

Is Brazil still the land of football?
The country is still the world’s top exporter of footballers, but they are bringing in less money

Cycling ‘still killing people’ says angry union boss
A recent spate of high speed crashes have seen three of the world’s top riders land in hospital in the last week

Kolisi captaincy future in doubt as Springboks plan ahead
Rassie Erasmus said Kolisi’s contract with French club Racing 92 did not prevent him from playing for SA, and that he would be considered for selection but not necessarily as captain

Springboks, Kolisi nominated for Laureus sports awards
South African sailor Kirsten Neuschäfer has been nominated as World Action Sportsperson, and Cape-Town based Justice Desk Africa is in the running for the Sport for Good category