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African Games

Esti Olivier – battle-hardened by life’s hard knocks and ready for Olympic debut

South Africa

Esti Olivier – battle-hardened by life’s hard knocks and ready for Olympic debut

By Gary Lemke in Paris

‘They were about to kill me’ — wrestling sensation Michael Mhlanga says his skills saved him

Sport

‘They were about to kill me’ — wrestling sensation Michael Mhlanga says his skills saved him

By Gary Lemke

After African Games gold, discus thrower Victor Hogan sets his sights on Paris Olympics

Africa

After African Games gold, discus thrower Victor Hogan sets his sights on Paris Olympics

By Gary Lemke

Gripping action — SA’s top arm wrestlers prove it’s not only about brute strength

South Africa

Gripping action — SA’s top arm wrestlers prove it’s not only about brute strength

By Gary Lemke