Sport

Every year primary school children compete in athletics against neighbouring schools.

Cape Flats children show their athletics skills

“It’s where they can express themselves in a positive way instead of taking a gun”

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Photo Essay | 29 January 2020

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From street child to open water athlete

Thabiso Molefi ran away from home at 14. Five years later he swam from Robben Island to Blouberg

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News | 13 January 2020

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Eastern Cape karate champ has no sponsors to get to world tournament

Litha Mtalalisi needs R20,000 to join the SA team going to Kazakhstan

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Brief | 15 November 2019

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Rugby unites all in Siya Kolisi’s hometown

Thousands gathered in Zwide stadium to watch the Springboks win the World Cup

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News | 2 November 2019

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Soweto’s girls and boys play competitive soccer together

“My teammates treat me with respect and dignity. I’ve never felt harassed or experienced any form of violence and abuse.”

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Feature | 24 October 2019

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Cape Town tennis academy is changing lives - and making champions

“People were hesitant to fund something like kids playing tennis when there might be so many other pressing problems in South Africa”

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Feature | 30 September 2019

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South African players on international draughts stage

Landikhaya Makeleni of KwaNobuhle hopes to challenge world champion Lubabalo Kondlo of New Brighton

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Brief | 16 August 2019

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Township basketball teams celebrate Youth Day at the CTICC

The two-day Youth Day Classic Basketball Tournament kicked off on 16 June with about 800 youngsters

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Brief | 17 June 2019

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We have nowhere to train, say Mitchells Plain learners

School trying to raise money for a sports field

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Brief | 20 May 2019