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He left Mexico on a bicycle – Two years later, Africa is his road

27 January 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed Gustavo Vuela Tercott doesn’t travel through the world, he pedals into it. Two years after leaving Mexico on a bicycle, Africa has become his road, his classroom and his proving ground. Like a rider chasing the horizon with no finish …… read more

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Proteas begin West Indies T20 series as World Cup preparation intensifies

27 January 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed The streamers has barely settled on the pitch, yet the cricketing carousel is already spinning at full tilt. Less than 48 hours after the SA20 final, seven players are back in harness, this time in national colours as South Africa and …… read more

Football News
Roc Cup set to showcase Africa’s brightest young football talent

27 January 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed Roc Nation Sports International (RNSI) has announced the launch of its first-ever African youth football tournament, the Roc Cup, marking a significant step in the organisation’s expansion into the continent’s football landscape. The …… read more

Rugby
Highveld pride, coastal fire: Bulls-Lions derby looms as Stormers face Shark Tank test

26 January 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed For Bulls and Lions supporters, this is not just another round of the Vodacom URC , it’s a weekend that could shape seasons, shift momentum and settle old scores. And hovering over it all is the coastal showdown in Durban, where the S …… read more




Features News
Team South Africa Announces Milano Cortina 2026 Squad

26 January 2026 — With just 11 days to go before the 2026 Winter Olympic Games kick off in Milano Cortina, Italy, the South African Sports Confederation, Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SASCOC) has announced a record-breaking squad of five athletes to represent the na …… read more

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PUMA Project3 returns to Boston & London Marathons

26 January 2026 — Global sports brand PUMA has announced that its groundbreaking Project3 marathon program will return for the 2026 Boston and London Marathons.Project3 gives participants the opportunity to experience life as a professional athlete, trial PUMA’s best-in …… read more

Cricket
Sunrisers Eastern Cape crowned SA20 kings

26 January 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed The Sunrisers Eastern Cape confirmed their dominance of the Betway SA20 by clinching a third title in four seasons with a six-wicket win over the Pretoria Capitals in a dramatic final at Newlands on Sunday. A sold-out Cape Town crowd …… read more

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Tete Dijana & Edward Mothibi Join the Team: Official Launch at Hollywoodbets Offices, Durban

22 January 2026 — Hollywood Athletics Club (HAC) has reinforced its standing as one of South Africa’s leading homes of long-distance excellence with the official induction of ultra-marathon champions Edward “Slender” Mothibi and Tete Dijana into its athletics stable. Th …… read more

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Nedbank Running Club Invests in the Future of South African Running

21 January 2026 — Nedbank Running Club is proud to announce a wave of exciting new signings for the 2026 season, reaffirming our commitment to the future of South African athletics. As one of the country’s most successful and respected running clubs, we believe that inv …… read more

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Absa RUN YOUR CITY R1.68m Incentive Revolution

20 January 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed The road to greatness in South African distance running just got smoother, and significantly richer. The Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series has fired the starter’s gun on its 2026 campaign by unveiling a R1.686 million combined prize purse, pa …… read more

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