Sport
In photos: Annual horse race in Lesotho celebrates a proud heritage
And it is an economic injection for the region
Photo Essay | 20 April 2026
Cape Town swimmers demand public pools stay open seven days a week in summer
Dressed in swimming caps and goggles, community members took their protest to the City’s budget public participation meeting
News | 17 April 2026
A R24-million sports centre and nowhere to train
Kokstad’s pool is empty and the soccer field is too hard
News | 4 March 2026
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.
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
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.”
News | 19 January 2026
Nowhere to swim in Komani this Christmas
Municipal swimming pools have fallen into disrepair
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”
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
Text by Ishmael Mabena. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
Photo Essay | 12 December 2025