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Paris Olympics

Sportsperson of the Year: Tatjana Smith flies the South African flag in Paris

Sport

Sportsperson of the Year: Tatjana Smith flies the South African flag in Paris

By Craig Ray and Yanga Sibembe

Water polo faction lobbies to break away from erring Swimming South Africa

South Africa

Water polo faction lobbies to break away from erring Swimming South Africa

By Keanan Hemmonsbey

Skin in the Games — when are African women athletes woman enough?

Sport

Skin in the Games — when are African women athletes woman enough?

By Aimée-Noël Mbiyozo

Tatjana Smith wins the 100m breaststroke, nabs South Africa’s first gold

South Africa

Tatjana Smith wins the 100m breaststroke, nabs South Africa’s first gold

By Keanan Hemmonsbey

Team South Africa can take inspiration from the courageous men’s Sevens medal win

South Africa

Team South Africa can take inspiration from the courageous men’s Sevens medal win

By Keanan Hemmonsbey

Paris Olympics promote sustainability for good reason: Climate change is putting athletes and their sports at risk

Sport

Paris Olympics promote sustainability for good reason: Climate change is putting athletes and their sports at risk

By Brian P. McCullough

Saboteurs strike French railways in coordinated attack, causing chaos hours before Olympics ceremony

South Africa

Saboteurs strike French railways in coordinated attack, causing chaos hours before Olympics ceremony

By Reuters

SA Sevens stun New Zealand with heroic defensive display to make it to Olympic semifinals

South Africa

SA Sevens stun New Zealand with heroic defensive display to make it to Olympic semifinals

By Keanan Hemmonsbey

Paris Games set for spectacular opening amid global political and sporting tension

Sport

Paris Games set for spectacular opening amid global political and sporting tension

By Craig Ray

Medal contenders from around the world gearing up to make a splash in Paris

Sport

Medal contenders from around the world gearing up to make a splash in Paris

By Keanan Hemmonsbey

Thrilling track action beckons at the Paris Olympics

Sport

Thrilling track action beckons at the Paris Olympics

By Keanan Hemmonsbey

Wayde van Niekerk set for 200m at Paris games while Luxolo Adams continues legal battle for place

Sport

Wayde van Niekerk set for 200m at Paris games while Luxolo Adams continues legal battle for place

By Keanan Hemmonsbey