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Ferrari's British driver Lewis Hamilton speaks during a press conference ahead of the US Formula One Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas

Hamilton sets sights on racing in African Grand Prix

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has welcomed Formula One's planned return to Africa, expressing his desire to prolong his career to race in the upcoming Rwanda Grand Prix.

Off-spinner Simon Harmer believes the Proteas can carry the confidence from their series-levelling victory in Gqeberha into Tuesday’s deciding Test against Australia in Cape Town

Harmer backs Proteas to keep finding a way

Simon Harmer praises South Africa's collective resilience following an emphatic win at St George's Park, backing the Proteas to carry their momentum into the series decider against Australia in Cape Town.

Ducati Lenovo Team's Spanish rider Marc Marquez gestures to the crowd after a farewell lap following the cancellation of the last Australian MotoGP Grand Prix  to be held at Phillip Island  due to inclement weather

Setback for Marquez as last MotoGP race at Phillip Island cancelled due to weather

Persistent rain and treacherous conditions forced the cancellation of the final Australian MotoGP at Phillip Island, freezing Marc Marquez's championship lead over injured rival Jorge Martin.

Ducati Lenovo Team rider Marc Marquez of Spain rides his motorcycle during the MotoGP class practice session of MotoGP Japanese Grand Prix at the Mobility Resort Motegi in Motegi, Tochigi prefecture on October 2, 2026.

MotoGP riders prepare for 'emotional' farewell to Phillip Island

MotoGP riders, including Marc Marquez and Francesco Bagnaia, prepare for an emotional final race at the iconic Phillip Island circuit as the Australian Grand Prix readies for a future move to Adelaide.

The Proteas celebrate taking the final wicket as they crushed Australia by an innings and 31 runs in the second Dafabet Test Match at St George's Park in Gqeberha on Thursday.

Proteas turn dominance into emphatic win

South Africa secured an emphatic innings-and-31-run victory over Australia at St George's Park to level the Test series, breaking through stubborn second-innings resistance.

Getting an early look at a new book about Eastern Cape rugby were, from left, Yazeed le Roux (PESLT), Bernard Petersen (former Saru player), Sedick Crombie (author) Peter Slabbert and Graeme Sauls (PESLT).

New book recalls untold rugby stories from apartheid years

A new book by Sedick Crombie chronicles the untold stories of Eastern Cape rugby legends who fought for non-racialism during the apartheid era.

Jamie Riddle has vowed to turn the disappointments of his recent Ironman World Championship campaign into motivation for a strong comeback after making the difficult decision to withdraw from the race before the marathon leg
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Riddle turns Kona pain into lesson

Triathlete Jamie Riddle reflects on the physical setbacks, tactical errors, and mental pressure that led to his withdrawal from the IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua-Kona.

Veteran fast bowler Beuran Hendricks bowled a three over opening spell of three wickets for 11 runs to catapult the Warriors towrds an eventual six wicket vicotry over the Hollywoodbets Dolphins in Durban on Tuesday.
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Warriors grab top spot after clinical win in Durban

The Dafabet Warriors claimed the top spot in Pool B following a decisive six-wicket bonus-point win over the Hollywoodbets Dolphins at Kingsmead, successfully chasing down 117 with five overs to spare.

Anushka Groenewald of SA during the Women's International match between Springbok Women and USA Women at Loftus Versfeld

Groenewald bashing down doors in breakthrough year

Springbok Women hooker Anushka Groenewald is set for a memorable homecoming as South Africa prepares to face Ireland at Athlone Stadium in the WXV Global Series.

Lawrence Naesen leads the way during stage seven of the Nedbank Gravel Burn stage race from Gwanishi to Shamwari Private Game Reserve in 2025

World stars set for Gravel Burn Eastern Cape showdown

World champions and cycling stars gather in the Great Karoo for the second edition of the Nedbank Gravel Burn, featuring a grueling 750km gravel stage race from Graaff-Reinet to Shamwari.

Sibongakonke Mgwaba, of University of Pretoria, and Mervin Boji, of Highbury, clash during a Motsepe Foundation Championship soccer match in Pretoria Picture: LEFTY SHIVAMBU/GALLO IMAGES

Mervin Boji embraces career revival with Highbury FC after six months on sidelines

Forward Mervin Boji discusses reviving his career with Highbury FC after six months without a club, aiming for promotion to the top flight under coach Vusumuzi Vilakazi.

The state of one of the buildings at the Westbourne Oval in Richmond Hill
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There goes the Westbourne Oval too

The 127-year-old Westbourne Oval in Nelson Mandela Bay has fallen victim to rampant theft and vandalism following the expiry of its municipal security contract, leaving just two functioning toilets for visiting schools and athletes.

Manchester City's Norwegian striker Erling Haaland celebrates scoring the team's third goal during the English Premier League football match against Ipswich Town at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester

Haaland stars in Man City win, Liverpool beat Brentford

Erling Haaland scored twice to lead Manchester City to a 3-2 victory over Ipswich Town, while Liverpool fought back to defeat nine-man Brentford 2-1 on a dramatic Premier League Saturday.

West Ham's Portuguese head coach Nuno Espírito Santo shouts instructions to the players from the touchline

West Ham beat Championship leaders Swansea to boost promotion bid

West Ham boosted their promotion push with a 1-0 victory over Championship leaders Swansea, while Middlesbrough fought back to claim a dramatic point.

Lerumo Lions goalkeeper Sinothile Maseko saves a header from Highbury FC's Siyabonga Dubula

Highbury FC skipper urges sharper finishing following painful home loss

Highbury FC captain Siyabonga Dubula has called on his team to sharpen their finishing following a 2-1 loss to Lerumo Lions, as they look to preserve their unbeaten away form against Casric Stars.