South Africa became the first team to win the Rugby World Cup four times when they beat New Zealand 12-11 on Saturday after the All Blacks were reduced to 14 men in the final at the Stade de France. New Zealand captain Sam Cane, the first player to be sent[…]
LOCAL On Saturday, 17 September 2022, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport announced the winners of the 2022 Provincial Sport Awards at a ceremony at Mutual Park in Pinelands. These awards are the culmination of a process of district awards which took place over the last two months. Winners[…]
The head of the World Health Organization told Olympic chiefs “the world is failing” to stop Covid-19 as the pandemic-delayed Tokyo 2020 sports programme got underway on Wednesday. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said an uneven vaccine rollout risked worsening the crisis, but hoped the Olympics could be a “message[…]
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) has provided further details around the major sporting events which could be made be free-to-air as part of a review of South Africa’s sports broadcasting regulations. In a presentation to parliament on Friday (4 September), Icasa said that the purpose of the[…]
More local schooling bodies are being encouraged to consider extending school hours to include after-school programmes to keep impressionable kids in a positive environment rather than exposing them to boredom or free time that could lead to crime or bullying. A Harvard University study found that peak times for victimisation[…]
A local alim has sought to spread his passion for horses through the promotion of weekend retreats dedicated to the Sunnah of the Nabi Muhammad SAW. The retreats organised by the Moulana Yusuf Bemath fall under an organisation called Sunnah Sports and are targeted toward males from the age of[…]
By Rukaya Mosavel There are growing concerns about the access to the Athlone Stadium following an alleged lockdown by the City of the Cape Town. Members of the United Coalition for Sport and Community Based Organisations (UCSCBO) say they were unable to access their offices at the stadium on Thursday[…]
By Anees Teladia The pupils of Westerford High School have displayed an exemplary spirit of respect for religion during the month of Ramadan this year. Several rugby teams of the school decided not to drink any water on practice and match days, in a show of respect to fellow fasting[…]
The Comrades Marathon is called the Greatest Human Race for many reasons. The challenge that runners put their bodies through, many of them ordinary people. Many of them running for a cause. Of course, there are pros who take part, too. And they are a dream to watch. It was[…]
By Anees Teladia It is no secret that many citizens in Cape Town are of the opinion that sporting complexes and facilities in some poorer communities are inadequately maintained and protected. The difficulties faced by the well known Collegians Rugby Club have been put under the spotlight after complaints that[…]
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