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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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Hollard Daredevil Run Hands Over R1.2M and Kicks Off 2026 Campaign

26 June 2026 — Hollard has donated R1 200 000 to the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) and the Prostate Cancer Foundation, with every rand raised by the purple speedo-clad heroes who took part in the 2025 Daredevil Run. At the same event, the 2026 campaign w …… read more

Football News
Bafana: One Goal, One Nation, One Historic Night

25 June 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed Thapelo Maseko’s football fairytale found its perfect chapter on Thursday night as the winger fired Bafana Bafana into the FIFA World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in the nation’s history. The 63rd-minute strike secured a ten …… read more




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Tayla Kavanagh leads charge in Durban SPAR Challenge

24 June 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed The SPAR Women’s Challenge series is rolling into Durban like a colourful caravan of ambition, determination and flying feet, and all eyes will be on Tayla Kavanagh as she seeks to tighten her grip on the 2026 SPAR Grand Prix title ra …… read more

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Siya Kolisi’s message of hope powers R2.5m fundraising boost

23 June 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed Siya Kolisi has spent his rugby career breaking tackles and barriers. Last week in London, the Springbok captain helped break another significant milestone as Steadfast Africa’s annual fundraising gala generated R2.5 million (£108,000 …… read more

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Dambile delivers SA Diamond League delight in Doha

22 June 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed Sinesipho Dambile arrived in Doha chasing another strong performance. He left with a Diamond League trophy, a personal best and a place in South African athletics history. The 24-year-old stormed to victory in the men’s 200m over the …… read more

Comrades Marathon News
Inside the mind of Comrades Champion George Kusche

21 June 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed With two kilometres remaining, George Kusche glanced at the race clock for the first time all day. The display showed roughly 5:08. His body felt like a battered vehicle limping home after a cross-country expedition. His left calf had …… read more

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Springbok coaches welcome wins but identify key areas for improvement

21 June 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed The scoreboards at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium painted a picture of dominance on Saturday, but Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and SA A coach Mzwandile Stick were far more interested in the details hidden beneath the numbers. The Spring …… read more

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Africa leads Global Safe Sport Conversation in Cape Town

18 June 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed The race to make sport safer is gathering pace, and in Cape Town the baton was firmly placed in African hands. More than 400 delegates from around the world converged on the University of Cape Town for the Safe Sport Global Conference …… read more

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