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Eight years later, Papier gets his Scottish sequel

8 July 2026 — There are few better storytellers than rugby. Eight years after making his first Springbok start against Scotland on a wet Murrayfield evening, Embrose Papier is preparing to face the same opponents again. This time, the stage is Loftus Versfeld. The j …… read more

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Joshua Cheptegei’s return sets up blockbuster Durban 10K reunion

8 July 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed Joshua Cheptegei’s return to the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K has reignited memories of one of the fastest races ever staged on South African soil, while presenting Stephen Mokoka and Kabelo Mulaudzi with another opportunity to test …… read more

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Can England finally crack the Springboks code?

3 July 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed England have been here before. Close enough to see victory. Close enough to believe. Close enough to feel the Springboks wobble. Then South Africa find another gear. It has become a familiar script in one of rugby’s richest rivalries. …… read more

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Two Oceans Ultra strikes gold with IAU honour

2 July 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed The Totalsports Two Oceans Ultra Marathon powered by BYD’s resurgence has found global recognition. Months after delivering a widely acclaimed 2026 edition, South Africa’s flagship 56km race has been awarded the prestigious Internatio …… read more



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Can Durban 10K deliver sub 27 and sub 30 double?

30 June 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed For years, African road running has waited for two stubborn barriers to fall. On 12 July, the sold-out Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K could become the stage where both finally surrender. The prospect of the first men’s sub-27-minute 10 …… read more

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Two Oceans Marathon 2027 gets a turbo boost

30 June 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed The Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon powered by BYD is preparing to stretch its stride in 2027, unveiling a revamped Event Week and a dramatic increase in entry capacity that could turn Cape Town into an even bigger running carnival. F …… read more

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Kavanagh shifts focus to Commonwealth Games after Durban SPAR victory

28 June 2026 — Adnaan Mohamed Tayla Kavanagh has no intention of being distracted by a growing SPAR Grand Prix lead. The Hollywood Athletics Club star is enjoying the richest vein of form of her career, but Sunday’s commanding victory in Durban merely confirmed where …… read more

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Bafana’s Canada clash worth R66m as Broos plots path to World Cup last 16

28 June 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed Bafana Bafana’s FIFA World Cup campaign has already delivered history. On Sunday, it could deliver another R66 million. Fresh from a gritty 1-0 victory over South Korea, Hugo Broos’ side take on co-hosts Canada at SoFi Stadium in Los …… read more

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PURA Joins Soweto Freedom Ride to Mark 50th Youth Day

26 June 2026 — As South Africa marked the 50th anniversary of the Soweto Uprising this Youth Day, PURA Beverage Co joined community members in Soweto for the Freedom Ride, a cycling event that brought together nearly 100 riders to commemorate the day.Led by a convoy …… read more

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A Must Read: The Hell Inside Our Heads

26 June 2026 — The book was launched  at Exclusive Books Sandton City on the 11th of June. The Hell Inside Our Heads was written by Brandon Fairweather, Brand Manager for Biogen South Africa, and he also fulfils a dual strategic role as Health Category Marketing Mana …… read more

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