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Lions eye knockout charge as Connacht arrive for Highveld showdown
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Comrades Marathon 2026 entries in high-stakes draw explained
SA Champs silver medalist Hendricks sets sights on first sub-29 finish at Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K
Comrades Marathon announces iTOO Special Risks as Official Specialty Insurance Partner
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Markus Muller set for youngest Stormers debut vs Glasgow
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Cape Town City teenager Emile Witbooi secures major Nike deal
Comrades Marathon 2026 entries in high-stakes draw explained
SA Champs silver medalist Hendricks sets sights on first sub-29 finish at Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K
Comrades Marathon announces iTOO Special Risks as Official Specialty Insurance Partner
PEP mini Netball returns for 2026 to Empower Young Girls Across South Africa
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Rugby
Markus Muller set for youngest Stormers debut vs Glasgow
Markus Muller on the brink of history and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu hits 50 caps. Big stakes at DHL Stadium as the Stormers face Glasgow.
April 24, 2026
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Rugby
Lions eye knockout charge as Connacht arrive for Highveld showdown
Ellis Park is set for a blockbuster as the Lions face Connacht in a crucial URC Round 16 clash. With playoff spots up for grabs and PJ Botha celebrating his 100th cap, expect a fierce Highveld battle.
April 24, 2026
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Football
Cape Town City teenager Emile Witbooi secures major Nike deal
Cape Town City’s young star Emile Witbooi partners with Nike, signaling his emergence as one of South Africa’s brightest talents.
April 23, 2026
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Sports
Comrades Marathon 2026 entries in high-stakes draw explained
The road to the 99th edition of the Comrades Marathon has already demanded endurance long before race day, with hopeful runners forced into a sprint for limited opportunity through a newly introduced ballot system. The 2026 Up Run from Durban to Pietermaritzburg (Approximately 87 km – 89 km) which takes place
April 23, 2026
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Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series
SA Champs silver medalist Hendricks sets sights on first sub-29 finish at Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K
Having overcome the fear that once held him back, SA Championships silver medalist Deon-Lee Hendricks is relishing the finest season of his career and is firmly focused on achieving even greater success at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K on Sunday, 10 May 2026. “The goal for the
April 23, 2026
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Athletics
Comrades Marathon announces iTOO Special Risks as Official Specialty Insurance Partner
The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) is proud to announce iTOO Special Risks as the Official Specialty Insurance Partner for the 2026 Comrades Marathon. This strategic partnership, built on the mantra Think Expert. Think iTOO, brings unparalleled expertise in risk management and specialty protection for both athletes and organisers to The Ultimate Human Race. As part of
April 22, 2026
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