Proteas Women rewarded for their excellence in cricket

Proteas Women rewarded for their excellence in cricket

By Jenni Baxter 31-03-23 10:52

JOHANNESBURG: The Proteas Women, who made South Africans so proud with their outstanding performance last month – reaching the final of the T20 World Cup 2023 – were rewarded this week at a luncheon with medals and a R7.5 million incentive. The Proteas Women made history last month, at the event hosted in SA, by becoming […]

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SA Tourism Board bins R1 billion Tottenham Hotspur deal

By Garrin Lambley 30-03-23 19:10

The SA Tourism Board will no longer proceed with the almost R1 billion Tottenham Hotspur FC sponsorship deal. This was confirmed by Tourism Minister, Patricia de Lille on Thursday, 30 March. TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR DEAL CANNED De Lille said the SA Tourism Board will no longer proceed with the transaction nor will it seek the concomitant requisite […]

Chicago Bears signs South African NFL star Dieter Eiselen for fourth year

Chicago Bears signs South African NFL star Dieter Eiselen for fourth year

By Jenni Baxter 27-03-23 14:29

South African expat Dieter Eiselen is proof that if you keep working towards something, good things will happen! The South African-American NFL offensive lineman has just been re-signed with the Chicago Bears for the fourth year! US NFL (National Football League) sport content creator and podcast host, George Eghator, says the South African sportsman is […]

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Varsity Cup fixtures: Monday, 27 March 2023

By Garrin Lambley 27-03-23 12:37

Monday, 27 March’s Varsity Cup matches promise another blockbuster evening of action from around the country. LIVE UPDATES: SPRINGBOKS’ ROAD TO THE RUGBY WORLD CUP It’s the penultimate round of action as the battle for the coveted semi-final spots heats up. UJ will host Maties in the day’s early match with the Stellenbosch side looking to cement a home semi-final. Wits are […]

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Swimming South Africa celebrates top achievers at SA Sports Awards

By Jenni Baxter 27-03-23 12:30

Thanks to a phenomenal year of performances in the pool, swimmers claimed much of the spotlight at the annual SA Sports Awards held at Sun City on Saturday night. Lara van Niekerk and Pieter Coetzé walked away with the respective Sportswoman and Sportsman of the Year awards while Rocco Meiring was named Coach of the […]

DA welcomes canning of R1 billion Tottenham Hotspur deal

R1 billion Tottenham Hotspur deal gets canned

By Fazila Olla 27-03-23 11:44

A “rational” decision has been taken by the new minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille, to cancel the “ludicrous” R1-billion Tottenham Hotspur deal immediately. De Lille’s decision comes after much public and political opposition to the proposed plan by the South African Tourism board. She echoed popular sentiments that the Tottenham sponsorship is unlawful. Manny […]

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Boat Race 2023 result: Cambridge beat Oxford in Thames thriller

By Garrin Lambley 26-03-23 18:28

One of the most historic events in the British sporting calendar returned on Sunday as Oxford and Cambridge battled it out in the Boat Race. The rivalry resumed 194 years on from the first rowing showdown between the two universities in 1829. It was the 168th race to date, with Cambridge taking victory to extend their overall lead to 86-81 with one race (in […]

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SA sports legend Bridgitte Hartley retires from sprint canoeing

By Jenni Baxter 24-03-23 11:24

Canoeing South Africa has lavished thanks and praise on London Olympic Games medallist Bridgitte Hartley after she announced her retirement from sprint canoeing this week. Hartley made headlines in 2012 when she won South Africa’s first – and still only – medal in sprint canoeing, and also became the first African athlete to podium in […]

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World Athletics announces new DSD rules that affect Caster Semenya

By Jenni Baxter 24-03-23 00:48

World Athletics announced new DSD (differences in sex development) – or intersex – rules today that will affect South African athlete Caster Semenya. The sports body said it is also banning transgender women from competing in the female category at world ranking events, in order to “protect the female category”. From 31 March 2023, no […]

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South Africa beaten by England in Over-50 Cricket World Cup final

By Garrin Lambley 21-03-23 16:55

Despite a superb effort with the bat from Alan Dawson, South Africa were well-beaten by England in the Over-50 Cricket World Cup final at Newlands in Cape Town on Monday. MUST READ | Proteas seamer Sisanda Magala joins Chennai Super Kings in IPL According to the Club Cricket SA website, Dawson hit 82 from 77 balls, but the hosts went down by 65 […]

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Varsity Cup | Round 5 fixtures and results: Who’s in action TONIGHT?

By Garrin Lambley 20-03-23 17:23

Monday, 20 March’s Varsity Cup matches promises another blockbuster evening of action from around South Africa. LIVE UPDATES: SPRINGBOKS’ ROAD TO THE RUGBY WORLD CUP Top-of-the-table NWU Eagles will host second-placed CUT in the match of the round, while third-placed Maties host winless defending champions UP-Tuks in Stellenbosch with both matches scheduled for 19:00. The early match (16:00) will see UCT Ikeys take on Wits while the evening’s other match will […]

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Rugby World Cup 2023: Bookmakers make France favourites

By Garrin Lambley 20-03-23 16:43

Despite being defending champions, the Springboks are only fourth favourites to win this year’s Rugby World Cup title, according to the latest odds. LIVE UPDATES: SPRINGBOKS’ ROAD TO THE RUGBY WORLD CUP World Cup 2023 hosts France have been installed as the new outright favourites for the tournament which is due to kick off in early September. ALSO READ | RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023 […]

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Keeping up with the Kolisis: Family pillow fight – WATCH

By Garrin Lambley 20-03-23 15:38

Check out this heart-warming video of Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and his family happily engaging in some early Sunday morning fun. LIVE UPDATES: SPRINGBOKS’ ROAD TO THE RUGBY WORLD CUP In a recent video posted on the Springbok skipper’s Instagram page, the family’s blissful interaction in bed, has left fans swooning at the happiness on show. Siya […]

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Proteas women’s star Dane van Niekerk calls time on her career

By Garrin Lambley 16-03-23 19:29

Proteas women’s all-rounder Dane van Niekerk has confirmed her official retirement from all forms of international cricket after a career that spanned more than 14 years. ALSO READ: Kapp ‘heartbroken’ as Van Niekerk heads into shock retirement The 29-year-old enjoyed an illustrious international career for South Africa, representing her country on 194 occasions, including 107 One-Day Internationals (ODI), 86 […]

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Hollywoodbets Durban July: Big changes in latest betting

By Garrin Lambley 16-03-23 19:25

Cousin Casey has been installed as the new ante-post favourite for the 127th renewal of the Hollywoodbets Durban July to be run on Saturday, 1 July 2023. FOR THE LATEST HORSERACING NEWS VISIT THE SOUTH AFRICAN WEBSITE The 2 200m contest is internationally regarded as the holy grail of South African horseracing. The 2022 Hollywoodbets Durban July was won at Hollywoodbets Greyville […]

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Cyclist who died during Cape Town Cycle Tour named – RIP

By Garrin Lambley 16-03-23 19:19

The cyclist who tragically died during Sunday’s 45th edition of the Cape Town Cycle Tour has been named as Mahmud Valley from Worcester. He was 69. ALSO READ | Cape Town Cycle Tour 2023 results: Every winner of every category Although the cause of death is still unconfirmed, Valley was buried on Monday, according to Muslim rites. Race organisers did confirm […]

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