Esti Olivier and Tiffany Koch On the Journey from Hungary to Paris
Team South Africa’s fairytale women’s duo of Esti Olivier and Tiffany Koch start their Paris 2024 Olympic campaigns at the season’s first World Cup event in Szeged, Hungary, from Friday through to Sunday
SA Down Hockeyroos to Face World Champs
“[E]nd-to-end action packed with superb saves and near-misses” marks the Investec SA win over the Hockeyroos in Saturday’s 2nd semi-final, to ensure the home team takes on world champs the Netherlands in the prestigious tournament final at Hartleyvale on Sunday
Don’t Relax says Coach Mkhonza
Head coach Joseph Mkhonza cautions 18 Banyana Banyana players selected to represent Team SA at the London 2012 Olympic Games against relaxing
Moolman Stage Win Opens London 2012 Window
Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio’s win of the final stage of the 2012 Tour de Free State brought in additional UCI rankings points, which may open the window for a third South African cyclist to participate in the London 2012 Olympic Games
International Friendly Begins Olympic Lead-Up
Giles Bonnet put his team through their first international friendly in his London 2012 preparation against Great Britain Olympic team on Thursday afternoon. SA lost the match 1-5, and won the practice penalty shootout 4-0
Vital Fixtures for London Bound Banyana
Squad of 24 for the Banyana Banyana training camp in Potchefstroom from 9–18 May 2012 features foreign-based Nompumelelo Nyandeni, Kylie Ann Louw and Roxanne Barker to join the youth brigade of Andile Dlamini, Robyn Moodaly and Lebohang Mabatle.
Kalmer Cruises to 10km Challenge Win
Olympic marathon qualifier Rene Kalmer eased to finish line to claim the 10km title at the 19th annual Spar Women’s Challenge from King’s Beach in Port Elizabeth on Saturday in 33:30, ahead of Zintle Xiniwe (34.01) and Irvette van Blerk (34.15), while 13-year-old Simone Weitz took home the 5km crown.
Banyana Jet off for International Duty
Good luck Banyana Banyana, who jet off to Brazil today looking to shine on their 18-day ‘Mission South America’, before competing in the Cyprus Women’s Cup from February 28 to March 6.
Banyana Striker Knocking on Door of Top Award
As the only female nominee, Banyana Banyana striker Noko Matlou will aim to follow in the footsteps of Natalie du Toit when the Sports Star of the Year is announced at the prestigious South African Sports Awards later this month.