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Team South Africa

South Africa’s athletics sensation Mpumelelo Mhlongo has been cleaning up, and he's just getting started

South Africa

South Africa’s athletics sensation Mpumelelo Mhlongo has been cleaning up, and he's just getting started

By Chris Makhaye

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

'I'm just trying to enjoy every last second' – SA diver Julia Vincent aims to end career on Olympic high

South Africa

'I'm just trying to enjoy every last second' – SA diver Julia Vincent aims to end career on Olympic high

By Gary Lemke in Paris

Lottery steps in at 11th hour to help fund Team SA at Paris Olympics

Sport

Lottery steps in at 11th hour to help fund Team SA at Paris Olympics

By Raymond Joseph

South African 800m star Prudence Sekgodiso is running her own race at the Games

Sport

South African 800m star Prudence Sekgodiso is running her own race at the Games

By Keanan Hemmonsbey

Chef de mission Leon Fleiser is Team SA’s No 1 cheerleader, fixer and jack of all trades

Sport

Chef de mission Leon Fleiser is Team SA’s No 1 cheerleader, fixer and jack of all trades

By Gary Lemke

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

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

Tokyo Paralympic Games: Team South Africa hoping for an improvement on Rio 2016 medal haul

South Africa

Tokyo Paralympic Games: Team South Africa hoping for an improvement on Rio 2016 medal haul

By Yanga Sibembe

Open-water swimmer Michelle Weber feels the heat in Tokyo’s superwarm sea

South Africa

Open-water swimmer Michelle Weber feels the heat in Tokyo’s superwarm sea

By Gary Lemke in Tokyo