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British and Irish Lion 2021 Tour Schedule Dates in South Africa Announced

By SAPeople 05-12-19 01:17

The British and Irish Lions could make history on an eight-game tour of South Africa in 2021, with Warren Gatland’s side set to play in front of the largest-ever crowd for a Lions Test since the game turned professional, after the itinerary was jointly announced on Wednesday. The hotly-anticipated tour will span the length and […]

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Former Springbok Prop Ockie Oosthuizen Passes Away at 64

By SAPeople 05-12-19 00:27

SA Rugby President Mark Alexander paid tribute to former Springbok Ockie Oosthuizen, who passed away early on Wednesday morning at the age of 64… following a short battle with colon cancer. Oosthuizen played nine Tests at prop for the Springboks between 1981 and 1984. He made his Test debut against Ireland in Cape Town in […]

Proteas Netball Team Bounce Back to Beat England in Final Test

By SAPeople Contributor 02-12-19 17:16

The Proteas netballers bounced back in the best possible fashion to beat England 54-48 in a thrilling international in Bellville, Cape Town. This came after two narrow defeats to their powerful opponents, the bronze medallists in the most recent World Cup. They say there’s no such thing as a ‘dead rubber’ when international sport is played […]

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Championship Golfers Tee Off in Shorts for First Time in Sunny South Africa

By Reuters 28-11-19 21:00

Golfers at this week’s Alfred Dunhill Championship in South Africa will be able to throw off their traditional trousers, and dress for comfort instead in shorts, in a first for the European Tour. South Africa’s Ernie Els welcomed what he said is a “game-changer” decision. The governing body said it will let players wear shorts at the Nov. […]

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Africa’s Marathon Man Eliud Kipchoge Named World Male Athlete of the Year

By Reuters 25-11-19 00:27

Kenya’s marathon sub-two hour man Eliud Kipchoge was named World Athletics male athlete of the year in Monaco on Saturday at the annual awards ceremony of the sport’s governing body. Kipchoge tweeted: “Proud to be named @WorldAthletics Male Athlete of the Year again. It was a truly historic year. #NoHumanIsLimited.” Kipchoge retained the award thanks […]

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WATCH Robbie Wessels Tribute Song to Siya Kolisi – Stronger Together!

By SAPeople 25-11-19 19:26

Check out South Africa actor and singer Robbie Wessel’s tribute to Siya Kolisi (and the Springboks in general) in his latest music video below. With words like “When we come together, we’re the best we can be” and the Springbok’s successful hashtag #StrongerTogether… it’s sure to warm the hearts of South Africans everywhere. Robbie said: […]

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Federer and Zverev Break Tennis World Attendance Record in Mexico City

By SAPeople 24-11-19 11:39

MEXICO CITY – Tennis legend Roger Federer has every intention of breaking a world attendance record when he plays Rafael Nadal at a charity tennis match in Cape Town on 7 February 2020… but on the way he has just broken the record in Mexico City! Broadcaster ESPN claimed a new world record for attendance […]

World Champion Springboks to Host Scotland and Georgia in July 2020

World Champion Springboks to Host Scotland and Georgia in July 2020

By Reuters 20-11-19 16:39

CAPE TOWN – World champions South Africa will play two home tests against Scotland in July before hosting Tier 2 side Georgia for the first time. The Springboks will welcome the Scots on July 4 and 11, before playing Georgia a week later, South African Rugby said on its website on Wednesday. The venues for […]

What South Africa’s Top Cricketers Have to Say About Quotas

By SAPeople Contributor 19-11-19 16:50

Racial quotas in South African sport have been an emotive debate for the past 20 years. The arguments for and against are usually based on limited, subjective evidence. And the voices of the players affected by quotas are rarely considered. As part of my PhD I conducted research to find out what sports people themselves […]

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WATCH Powerful Video of the Springboks Rugby World Cup 2019 WIN!

By SAPeople 27-11-20 20:12

A video capturing the highlights of South Africa’s incredible Rugby World Cup 2019 win has been going viral. Even though it’s now two weeks since the momentous achievement… this video – created for a victory party in the UK on Wednesday evening – will have you reliving one of the finest achievements in Springbok history […]

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South Africa’s Zander Lombard Leading The Nedbank Golf Challenge

By Reuters 17-11-19 02:04

SUN CITY, South Africa – Overnight leader Zander Lombard recovered from a horror start on Saturday to card a par score of 72 and hold a one-shot lead after the third round of the European Tour’s Nedbank Golf Challenge at the Gary Player Country Club. Lombard, ranked number 234 in the world and without a […]

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WATCH South Africa’s Ntando Mahlangu Win Gold in Dubai

By SAPeople 28-08-21 16:02

South Africa’s Ntando Mahlangu took his first world title in the men’s 200m T61 at the World Para-Athletics Championships in Dubai. Mahlangu scooped his Gold Medal in a time of 23.23 seconds, ahead of Great Britain’s Paralympic hero Richard Whitehead who ran in 23.82 seconds. On Facebook on Friday, an elated Mahlangu wrote: “An honor […]

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Louis Oosthuizen Leads After Opening-Round Charge at ‘Africa’s Major’

By Reuters 14-11-19 19:17

SUN CITY, South Africa – Home favourite Louis Oosthuizen produced a stunning birdie blitz to card a faultless nine-under-par 63 for a three-shot lead after the first round of the European Tour’s Nedbank Golf Challenge on Thursday. Former Open champion Oosthuizen, seeking his maiden title in the tournament regarded as ‘Africa’s Major’, turned in 32 […]

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South Africans WIN Gold and Two Bronzes at Para Athletics Championships in Dubai

By Ted Botha 16-11-19 01:26

DUBAI – South Africa’s first gold medal at the Dubai 2019 World Championships was won by 27-year-old Anrune Weyers (Liebenberg) in the women’s 400m T47 with a championship record (55.79), something that not even the 27-year-old sprinter expected to achieve. Two other South Africans won bronze. “Last year was really tough because of injuries,” she […]

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Tatiana Schoenmaker Crowned South African Sports Star of the Year

By Guest Contributor 11-11-19 14:16

Dominant breaststroke swimmer Tatjana Schoenmaker won the South African Sportswoman of Year award as well as the South African Sports Star of the Year award in Durban. This year Schoenmaker won a silver medal in the 200m breaststroke during the World Championships in Korea. It was the first time that a local swimmer medalled at […]

Springbok Francois Louw Announces International Retirement

By Reuters 11-11-19 11:57

South Africa loose-forward Francois Louw – affectionately known as ‘Flo’ – confirmed his retirement from an outstanding career in international rugby on Sunday, the second of the Springboks’ World Cup-winning side to call time on their careers in the green and gold. Louw (34), who came off the replacement bench for captain Siya Kolisi in […]

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