New Two Oceans T-Shirts
The Two Oceans Marathon heralds a new era in support of local industry The Two Oceans Marathon (TOM) NPC today revealed a new range of merchandise, which features a fresh aesthetic and design representing the…
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Jamie Roberts joins Stormers
Welsh rugby legend Roberts to bolster Stormers Wales and British and Irish Lions legend Jamie Roberts will add valuable experience as both a player and mentor for the DHL Stormers in the 2020 Vodacom Super…
Nine year-old sensation eyeing gold at WPACC Champs
Cross Country sensation from Vorentoe Primary eying gold at WPACC Champs by Thabiso Mazosiwe The Western Province Athletics Cross Country Championships to be held this Saturday, 17 August 2019, at Fairmont High School, in Durbanville,…
Comrades 2019 entry process delayed
The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) has announced that entries for the 2019 Comrades Marathon will not be opening on 1 September 2018, as per recent years, as the entry process is currently under review. This…
Nicholas Bett tragically killed in car crash
Nicholas Kiplagat Bett , a Kenyan athlete, passed away tragically in a car accident on Wednesday morning. This was just a day after returning from 21st CAA African Senior Championships in Asaba, Nigeria. According to…
Fastest man in the world over 12km at FNB Cape Town 12 ONERUN
Fastest man in the world over 12km back to defend title at FNB Cape Town 12 ONERUN It is official, the fastest man ever over 12km will return to defend his title at the FNB…
An open letter to SA Rugby
Allister Coetzee Saga Nr 17 Roman Street Summerville 7580 NPC REG NR: 2017/274636/08 The President South African Rugby Union (SARU) Cape Town Plattekloof 29th January 2018 Re : Allister Coetzee Saga Dear Sir /…
Toetie – Shocked to be used as a “ceremonial coach”
“It’s distasteful to say the least, to use me as a black South African as a pawn in such an untenable manner” Cape Town – More revelations about Springbok coach Allister Coetzee’s explosive letter to SA Rugby have come…
Comrades Marathon now more than 90kms
The official distance of the 2018 Comrades Marathon as well as changes to the route have been confirmed by the Comrades Marathon Association (CMA). CMA Race Director, Rowyn James says, “The officially measured and certified…
An open letter to Jeremy Guscott
NPC REG NR: 2017/274636/08 An open letter to Jeremy Guscott from Saru Sacos Legends Legendary former England and British Lions centre Jeremy Guscott wrote in his column for The Rugby Paper in England that South Africa rugby needs…