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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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Coetzé wins five golds as Pearse qualifies for Commonwealth Games

19 April 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed Hannah Pearse’s (pictured above) long-held dream finally surfaced on the final night of the Bombela Concession Company SA Swimming Championships in Gqeberha, while Pieter Coetzé stamped his authority with a flawless golden campaign. P …… read more

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Standout performances at rain-soaked SA Senior Athletics Championships finale

19 April 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed Stellenbosch’s Coetzenberg Stadium played host to a rain-soaked finale at the 2026 ASA Senior Track and Field Championships, where several of the country’s leading athletes delivered composed performances in testing conditions. Among …… read more

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Stormers left reeling as Connacht spoil emotional Cape Town farewell

19 April 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed What was meant to be a day of tribute and celebration at DHL Stadium ended in bitter disappointment for the Stormers, who slumped to a shock 33-24 United Rugby Championship defeat to Connacht on Saturday. On an emotionally charged aft …… read more

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SA rugby prospect Pead secures major deal

16 April 2026 — Haashim Pead’s career is gathering momentum like a rolling maul surging towards the try line, and his latest move confirms his place among South Africa’s brightest rugby prospects. The 20-year-old scrumhalf has signed with Roc Nation Sports Internation …… read more

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