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Akani Simbine

Akani Simbine is leading South Africa’s greatest-ever crop of sprinters

South Africa

Akani Simbine is leading South Africa’s greatest-ever crop of sprinters

By Keanan Hemmonsbey

South Africa’s world-conquering relay stars hope to build on exploits before World Championships

South Africa

South Africa’s world-conquering relay stars hope to build on exploits before World Championships

By Yanga Sibembe

Sensational Team SA take two golds and a bronze at World Athletics Relays in China

South Africa

Sensational Team SA take two golds and a bronze at World Athletics Relays in China

By Craig Ray

Gift Leotlela’s 100m performance shows South Africa’s sprinters are ready to take on the world

Sport

Gift Leotlela’s 100m performance shows South Africa’s sprinters are ready to take on the world

By Keanan Hemmonsbey

Bayanda Walaza sprints to historic personal best to build on 2024 heroics

Sport

Bayanda Walaza sprints to historic personal best to build on 2024 heroics

By Yanga Sibembe

After the Bell: The dubious economics of the Olympics

Business Maverick

After the Bell: The dubious economics of the Olympics

By Tim Cohen

Olympic silver lining for deserving Simbine while Van Dyk bumps up SA medal tally

South Africa

Olympic silver lining for deserving Simbine while Van Dyk bumps up SA medal tally

By Keanan Hemmonsbey

The guts and the glory — au revoir, Paris 2024, you certainly didn’t disappoint

Sport

The guts and the glory — au revoir, Paris 2024, you certainly didn’t disappoint

By Yanga Sibembe, Craig Ray and Keanan Hemmonsbey

SA’s best — spectacular Wildschutt and Simbine — come so close to Olympic glory

Sport

SA’s best — spectacular Wildschutt and Simbine — come so close to Olympic glory

By Craig Ray

South Africa’s relay medal prospects knocked by injury, but there’s still hope

South Africa

South Africa’s relay medal prospects knocked by injury, but there’s still hope

By Keanan Hemmonsbey

Another heartbreak for SA’s Akani Simbine after USA’s Noah Lyles claims 100m Olympic crown

South Africa

Another heartbreak for SA’s Akani Simbine after USA’s Noah Lyles claims 100m Olympic crown

By Keanan Hemmonsbey

SA’s Olympic medal quest is going to be tough — here are the few hopefuls

Sport

SA’s Olympic medal quest is going to be tough — here are the few hopefuls

By Keanan Hemmonsbey