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From Comrades glory to Tshwane 10K speed test

13 August 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed George Kusche has conquered the Comrades Marathon. Now the reigning champion wants to find out whether his legs still have enough sting to mix it with the 10km specialists. Kusche will line up at the sold-out Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWAN …… read more

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Ash Barty to take on men at Icons Cup South Africa

13 August 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed Three-time Grand Slam champion Ash Barty will return to the Icons Series when she lines up for Team World against Team South Africa at The Links at Fancourt in December. Barty was announced on National Women’s Day as the latest additi …… read more

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Roshdy wins second Assore Squash title in Johannesburg

10 August 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed Adham Roshdy has turned Parkview Squash Centre into his personal launching pad, with the 19-year-old Egyptian teenager claiming his second PSA title in as many weeks at the Assore Challenger 6 in Johannesburg on Saturday. Roshdy defea …… read more

Netball News
Tshwane turn up the heat as semi-final picture takes shape

10 August 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed The semi-final picture is taking shape at the SPAR National Netball Championships in Cape Town, with Tshwane, Cape Town, Mangaung and Johannesburg safely through to the playoffs after a fourth day of high-octane action. Tshwane produc …… read more




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Kenyan star Jerono wins Totalsports Women’s Race

10 August 2026 — Kenyan road-running star Daisilah Jerono arrived in South Africa with a simple mission: test her training. She left Cape Town with gold around her neck. https://youtu.be/tsNrmVcyNkM?si=7pxIYLn8U1jywEXa The world No. 7 half-marathon runner produced a co …… read more

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Stormers rue missed chances as All Blacks escape

8 August 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed The Stormers came within touching distance of one of the biggest upsets in their history before a handful of crucial moments allowed the All Blacks to pull away at DHL Stadium on Friday night. New Zealand eventually won 38-21 in the o …… read more

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Celebrate Heritage Day the adventurous way.

7 August 2026 — We’re proud to announce the Torpedo SwimRun at Plaisir Wine Estate, happening on Thursday, 24 September 2026.Set at the foot of the majestic Simonsberg mountains, this unique event combines trail running and open-water swimming through beautiful farm l …… read more

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Mpho Katiso targets breakthrough in Tshwane 10K debut

5 August 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed Teenage middle-distance runner Mpho Katiso believes the sold-out Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K could provide the perfect platform to announce herself on South Africa’s road running stage. The 19-year-old will make her debut in the po …… read more

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Deon Fourie comes full circle as Stormers hand ‘The Chef’ his chance

4 August 2026 — Adnaan Mohamed Deon Fourie’s return for the Stormers against the All Blacks on Friday carries a remarkable sense of rugby symmetry. The veteran loose forward’s previous appearance against New Zealand came in the Springboks’ dramatic 12-11 Rugby World C …… read more

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Springboks boosted by returning stars ahead of Los Pumas showdown

2 August 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed The Springboks have arrived in Buenos Aires with several frontline players returning from injury as preparations intensify for Saturday’s Rugby Championship Test against Argentina at Estadio José Amalfitani. Head coach Rassie Erasmus’ …… read more

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