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15 000 women pause for GBV victims at Spar10K showdown in Jozi

The SPAR Grand Prix goes down to the wire in Johannesburg on Sunday. Glenrose “Supercharger” Xaba is chasing a historic fourth title, but Cacisile Sosibo starts the final race with a 10-point lead. Before the racing begins, 15,000 women will stand together in silence to honour victims of gender-based violence and femicide.
Gerda Steyn will lead the moment of silence before joining the 10km field.

October 3, 2026 No Comments

Cricket

Trevor Manuel’s World Cup call: “Three Nations, One Heartbeat”

With 365 days to go! The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 is officially on the countdown clock. South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia will host 14 teams, 57 matches and 12 venues from 2 October to 21 November 2027.

October 2, 2026 No Comments

Bafana Bafana

Mofokeng brace inspires Bafana Bafana to five-star win over Eritrea

Bafana Bafana continued their perfect start to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a commanding 5-0 victory over Eritrea in Cairo on Wednesday night.

September 30, 2026 No Comments

Cricket

ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 ticket ballot opens to global fans

The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup will make its highly anticipated return to Africa after 24 years, with the tournament set to be hosted across three countries.

September 30, 2026 No Comments

Athletics

One 5K. Four Ways to Fly

The Boxer Super Run Joburg is putting a different spin on the traditional 5km race, with four waves catering for competitive runners, social groups and invited elite athletes. Taking place at Marks Park Sports Club on Sunday, 15 November 2026, the event will feature the Open Wave at 07:00, Super Social Wave from 08:00 to 09:30, Elite Women at 09:45 and Elite Men at 10:00.

September 29, 2026 No Comments

Rugby

Stormers’ backs told: Get smarter

The Stormers’ forwards battered Connacht into submission with a relentless carrying game, but Rito Hlungwani wants more from the backs. “Don’t feel sorry for our forwards,” he says. The message ahead of Edinburgh is clear: the pack will create the space, the backs must be smarter enough to exploit it.

September 29, 2026 No Comments

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