Sport

Lesotho’s failed multi-million rand high-altitude sports centre

The decaying Rapokolana facility was built in 2005 but has never been fully operational. It is a missed opportunity for athletes from South Africa and Lesotho.

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Feature | 29 January 2026

Cape Town backtracks on closing pools during week

The City says it’s piloting new operating days to now run from Wednesdays to Sundays until April

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News | 26 January 2026

“Girls on Bikes” make cycling joyful and safe in Johannesburg

“For me it’s not even about the fitness, it’s more the social aspect: getting to meet people and form friendships.”

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News | 19 January 2026

Nowhere to swim in Komani this Christmas

Municipal swimming pools have fallen into disrepair

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Brief | 22 December 2025

Thriving township karate dojos have struggle roots

“Karate is not only about kicking and punching but also building the character of the individual”

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Photo Essay | 15 December 2025

“A soap opera with bodyslams”: meet Cape Town’s pro wrestlers

Unique characters take to the ring in an epic display of physicality

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Photo Essay | 12 December 2025

Magnus Carlsen and world’s top chess players show their skills in Cape Town

The University of the Western Cape hosted a simultaneous display ahead of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Finals

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Photo Essay | 4 December 2025

Pollution stops Khayelitsha’s canoe club classes

Hyacinth and sewage are destroying the Blowy wetlands

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Brief | 2 December 2025

More than R200-million spent on unused sports stadiums

We know of at least eight stadiums that are currently serving no purpose

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Charts | 28 November 2025