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‘The Chef’ Yaqeen Ahmed set to cook as Junior Boks brace for Argentina test

24 April 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed The Junior Springboks will look to light the first fire of their Under-20 Rugby Championship campaign when they face Argentina in Gqeberha on Monday, with flyhalf Yaqeen Ahmed expected to play a central role in shaping South Africa’s …… read more

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Lions target playoff boost as Connacht visit Ellis Park

24 April 2026 — Adnaan Mohamed The Fidelity SecureDrive Lions will look to strengthen their push for a Vodacom United Rugby Championship playoff place when they host Irish side Connacht in their Round 16 clash at Ellis Park on Saturday. With the Race to the Eight ente …… read more

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Teenage footballer Emile Witbooi seals major Nike deal

23 April 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed Cape Town City teenager Emile Witbooi has taken another step forward in his fast-rising career after securing a partnership with Nike. The 17-year-old has signed a boot and apparel agreement that will see him represent the brand on an …… read more

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Comrades 2026 field finalised after entry rush

23 April 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed The battle to secure a place at the 99th edition of the Comrades Marathon proved as demanding as the race itself, with the newly introduced ballot system placed under immediate pressure by overwhelming demand. The 2026 Up Run from Dur …… read more




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Aquila Boxing Promotions launches Knockout Chaos 1 with explosive 2026 fight night line-up

22 April 2026 — Aquila Boxing Promotions opened its 2026 campaign with the official launch of Knockout Chaos 1, setting the scene for a fight card that already feels like it will carry real consequence early in the year.Khotso Rammopo led proceedings as MC, keeping th …… read more

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Virgin Active HYROX Cape Town Ignites the CTICC with South Africa’s First Three-DayFitness Spectacle

22 April 2026 — From 3-5 April 2026, the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) was transformed into a high-octane arena for the third edition of HYROX Cape Town, and the first edition of Virgin Active HYROX Cape Town. Marking a historic milestone for the s …… read more

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PUMA Steal The Show With Launch Of High-energy Showtime Collection

22 April 2026 — Herzogenaurach, April, 2026 – PUMA is gearing up to steal the show, starting this Spring with the launch of an iconic SHOWTIME race day running collection.Set to dominate the streets of Boston and London, SHOWTIME is running at its rawest; high-energy, …… read more

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Come celebrate Women’s Month by running the iconic Totalsports Women’s Race

20 April 2026 — Entries officially open today (Monday 20 April 2026) for South Africa’s premier Women’s Month celebration, the Totalsports Women’s Race, that will take place on three consecutive Sundays in August with the action kicking off in Durban on 2 August, foll …… read more

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Lions and Bulls sparkle as coastal sides falter in Vodacom URC

20 April 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed The Fidelity Securedrive Lions and Vodacom Bulls made strong statements of their intent in a round of mixed fortunes for the South African teams in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship as they achieved significant victories, while th …… read more

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Blitzboks break historic 50 year Hong Kong hoodoo

19 April 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed The Blitzboks rose like steel pillars among Hong Kong’s towering skyline on Sunday, producing a performance as sharp as a perfectly timed offload to secure their first ever HSBC SVNS title at the iconic stop. Their 35-7 dismantling of …… read more

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