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England beat West Indies by 37 runs to secure T20 series sweep

Pre-tournament favourite Scottie Scheffler headed out early in the U.S. Open second round on Friday hoping to play his way into contention at Oakmont Country Club, where overnight leader J.J. Spaun was scheduled to go out with the late starters.

Pre-tournament favourite Scottie Scheffler headed out early in the U.S. Open second round on Friday hoping to play his way into contention at Oakmont Country Club, where overnight leader J.J. Spaun was scheduled to go out with the late starters.

‘Don’t Want To Swim To Become Famous’: Tatjana Smith Wins Africa’s First Gold In Paris Olympics

Swimmer Tatjana Smith has claimed Africa’s first gold medal at the Paris Olympic Games after a thrilling late surge in the women’s 100-meters breaststroke final took her to victory in a time of 1:05.28.


Smith, who won a silver medal in the event three years ago in Tokyo when she swam under the surname Schoenmaker, looked to be out of contention going into the final 20 meters, but edged China’s Tang Qianting (1:05.54) and Mona McSharry (1:05.59) from Ireland to the line.


An emotional Smith...
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Wanderers India’s best hunting ground of three venues for SA series

SA will welcome India for three Tests starting at the Wanderers in Johannesburg on Boxing Day, before heading to Centurion and Cape Town.The tourists have won only three of their previous 20 Tests in SA but will fancy adding to that tally on their forthcoming tour, especially as the opener is at a ground that has surprisingly favoured them down the years.Here is a look at their record at each of the three venues for the 2021/2022 series since the nations first clashed almost 30 years ago.  THE W...

The Entrepreneur Who Started Out With $2 and Some Leaves

Creating a value chain to benefit business and residents in South Africa’s informal townships requires skill and perseverance, but that is the incredible success story of entrepreneur Lufefe Nomjana with his Spinach King franchise.


Nomjana has grown his business from an initial stake of R40 ($2), four bunches of spinach and the use of a neighbor’s oven in 2011, into a franchise operation that currently has five stores, and growing, and distributes products into selected retails outlets in the...
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Proteas seek lucky break with series poised

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis will hope to finally win a toss that could be more crucial than most when his side host England in the third test of their four-match series starting on Thursday. Photo: Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix South Africa captain Faf du Plessis will hope to finally win a toss that could be more crucial than most when his side host England in the third test of their four-match series starting on Thursday. Photo: Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePixPORT ELIZABETH - South Africa captain...
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Sizzling Stokes had more than cricket on his mind at Newlands

England all-rounder Ben Stokes dedicated his match-winning performance in the second test at Newlands to father Ged as he now seeks to help the tourists claim the series in South Africa. Photo: Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix England all-rounder Ben Stokes dedicated his match-winning performance in the second test at Newlands to father Ged as he now seeks to help the tourists claim the series in South Africa. Photo: Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePixCAPE TOWN – England all-rounder Ben Stokes dedicated his matc...
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Kallis keeping faith in South African miracle at Newlands

South Africa batting coach Jacques Kallis is excited at the prospect of the second test against England ending in a draw or a win for either team in what should be a thrilling final day on Tuesday. Photo: Shaun Roy/BackpagePix South Africa batting coach Jacques Kallis is excited at the prospect of the second test against England ending in a draw or a win for either team in what should be a thrilling final day on Tuesday. Photo: Shaun Roy/BackpagePixCAPE TOWN – South Africa batting coach Jacques...
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No quick fix for struggling Proteas Test team, says Du Plessis

Faf du Plessis (left) says they is no quick way to fix what is going on with the Proteas test team after their series loss against India. Photo: Aijaz Rahi/AP Photo Faf du Plessis (left) says they is no quick way to fix what is going on with the Proteas test team after their series loss against India. Photo: Aijaz Rahi/AP PhotoCAPE TOWN –There is no quick fix for South Africa’s ailing Test team in the wake of their demoralising series whitewash in India, captain Faf du Plessis said, as retiremen...