October 07
South Africa: Why Professional Athletes Find Retirement So Difficult
Retiring from elite sport can be a complex issue for many sportspeople, who are often faced with emotional or psychological challenges. Read more »
September 10
South Africa: South Africa's Paris Paralympic Medal Haul Was Its Lowest Yet, With Misfortune Striking Several Athletes
Team SA arrived back in the country with only six medals - two golds and four bronze - after a week and a half of action. Read more »
April 07
Africa: Briton Becomes First Person to Run Length of Africa
Extreme marathon runner Russ Cook completed his run across the entire length of Africa in Tunisia on Sunday after travelling through 16 countries, with the 352-day odyssey… Read more »
August 27, 2023
South Africa: Broken Dreams for Team SA's Athletics Squad At World Championships Meet
Disappointment for SA as medals hopefuls bomb out, leaving it up to Botswana, Burkina Faso, Kenya and Ethiopia to bring in the hardware for Africa. Read more »
July 12, 2023
South Africa: 'Victory' for Caster Semenya Might Have Serious Implications for the Category of Women's Sport
The European Court for Human Rights ruled in favour of Olympic runner Caster Semenya on Tuesday, saying courts in Switzerland should give her a new chance to fight a requirement… Read more »
July 11, 2023
South Africa: Still a Long Road to Run for Caster Semenya Despite Winning Discrimination Ruling
Caster Semenya has taken a small step towards competing at Paris 2024, but faces a long battle against World Athletics regulations. Read more »
June 08, 2023
South Africa: Running the Comrades Is 'A Great Gift That You Give Yourself' - Nine-Time Winner Bruce Fordyce
A shorter Comrades Marathon could see a few records tumble this weekend, but the participation of everyday athletes is what makes the event special. Read more »