
Maile to meet Soweto running clubs as they try to save the ‘People’s Race’
The image of the marathon that usually takes place in the first week of November suffered several blows in the past as winners are still waiting for their money
SATURDAY, 25 JULY 2026, 19:04

The image of the marathon that usually takes place in the first week of November suffered several blows in the past as winners are still waiting for their money

China said on Saturday it has imposed penalties of nearly 5.2bn yuan (R12.92bn) on Trip.com Group, which operates the country’s largest online travel platform, over claims of monopolistic conduct

Health workers at an Ebola treatment centre in the eastern DRC went on strike on Saturday over payment issues, disrupting care for patients in the epicentre of the country’s rapidly growing outbreak
The Canadian Open expressed disappointment over the withdrawals of Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic from next week’s tournament in Montreal, saying the recurring absence of top players from ATP 1000 events had become a broader issue for the sport.

Seven-year-old Miles Phillips’ hit song has now had 1.5m views and was even played on the radio.

Donald Trump returned to the rescheduled WHCA dinner on Friday night, delivering a rambling, hour-long speech that praised some journalists, took potshots at others, made jokes about public figures’ weight and intellect, and quipped about a third term

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has rejected a complaint by human rights group FairSquare against Fifa President Gianni Infantino, saying the matter fell outside the jurisdiction of its Ethics Commission, an IOC spokesperson said on Friday.

EFF secretary-general Marshal Dlamini outlined a campaign that departs from personality politics and instead places the party’s structures, manifesto and organisational discipline at the centre of its election machinery

Discover how rooibos tea supports Clanwilliam, creates jobs, boosts exports and protects one of South Africa’s unique products.

The players who had appeared for a remarkable number of clubs by their 23rd birthday.

Massive forest fires forced the evacuation of about 200,000 people in southwestern France and central Spain on Friday,

Noah Lyles runs a world-leading 9.79 seconds as he claims an impressive victory in the 100m at the US athletics championships.

United States President Donald Trump said LeBron James might be “a racist” when asked if the basketball star is the “best ever” to play the sport.

BuzzBallz cannot be recycled because the metal lid and plastic body are attached, say experts.

Families and communities are encouraged to support affected individuals by recognising the warning signs and encouraging them to seek professional assistance, writes Nozipho Dlamini

BBC Sport looks at what City’s new-look midfield could be like and whether it is time to cash in on Rodri.

The power producer plans to spend about R343bn over the next five years in capital and operational expenditure

Sean McCann, the younger brother of Madeleine McCann, will swim for Scotland at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Saturday.

Farmers talk of attacks as police receive nearly 9,000 reports of banned hare coursing, the BBC finds.

Elephants leave giant tracks, but humans leave the biggest mark. A light-hearted look at footprints and the future of Africa.