Author: Larson Thebe
Following a brilliant performance at the recently concluded Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique (FIG) Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Belgium, South African gymnast Caitlin Rooskrantz managed to qualify for the Paris Olympic Games in 2024. In a heartfelt message, the 21-year-old artistic gymnast expressed her gratitude, saying she is blessed to have a special group that supported her. “By God’s grace, I have qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games,” Rooskrantz said on her Instagram account. “It’s been a long month of competing in three different countries. Not everything went exactly as planned, but we are coming home with an Olympic ticket,…
In the world of sports, some stories transcend the boundaries of the game and become symbolic of something greater. Siya Kolisi’s journey from an adverse upbringing to becoming captain of a World Cup-winning South African rugby team, the Springboks, is one such story. Kolisi made history as the first black captain of the Springboks in a country where, because of apartheid and separate development, the professional sport was once an all-white affair. Rugby was firmly associated with white national pride, and now a black man from a humble background has become a national hero, reshaping the sport’s image. Despite being a democracy since 1994, South…
According to Robert Maake of the Energy Department, most fuel prices would rise between R1 to R2 per litre. The retail price of petrol will increase by R1.80 and R1.14 a litre. Diesel users will suffer as a result of the midnight modifications. “Diesel at wholesale price will increase by R1.96 and R1. 93 cents per litre and illuminating paraffin at wholesale level will increase by R1.51 cent and at retail level by R2.2 cent,” Maake stated. Here are some tips to save fuel:
South Africans who can’t afford to go full solar to escape load shedding are turning to easier solutions like inverters and battery backups – but researchers say that these systems are basically undoing any ‘good’ that load shedding is trying to achieve. As load shedding shows no signs of stopping, more South Africans are turning to power backups to keep outages at bay. This has seen a boom in alternatives like solar and generator use in the country. The use of solar is being incentivised by the government, with the introduction of solar tax incentives for the 2023/24 financial year.…
Rassie Erasmus, the SA Director of Rugby, has confirmed Makazole Mapimpi will miss the remainder of the World Cup due to a fractured cheekbone and eye socket. Mapimpi was injured in the Springboks’ 49-18 Pool B victory over Tonga in Marseille on Sunday. The incident was reviewed by the Television Match Official but no yellow card was issued. After scoring a hat-trick against Romania in his first outing at this year’s global tournament, the 33-year-old winger was playing his second match of the year. “It’s sad with Mapimpi’s injury because he’ll be out for the rest of the tournament. It’s…
Friends and family of the Mandela family have described the late Zoleka Mandela as a beacon of hope for cancer patients. Family and friends had gathered at the Mandela home in Orlando West Soweto, to pay tribute to Nelson Mandela and Winnie Madikizela Mandel’s granddaughter and Zindzi Mandela’s daughter, Zoleka who passed away this week after a long battle with cancer. Paying tribute to Zoleka who passed away on Monday, former ANC NEC member and Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu told mourners that the 43-year-old survived many difficulties in her young life.. “Zoleka Mandela has endured enough to fill several lifetimes,…
The management of the Springboks has announced that the coaches would evaluate the team’s goal-kicking alternatives following the team’s tight 13–8 loss to Ireland in their highly anticipated Pool B match on Saturday. On Sunday, the Springboks returned to their base of operations in Toulon, where Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus stated that games between evenly matched teams often come down to narrow margins, with the outcome in this particular encounter being decided by goal-kicking. “When number one in the world plays number two, the game is going to be decided by a margin of one of two or three…
Banyana Banyana arrived safely in the USA and are ready to play the four-time World Cup champions in two international friendlies set for Friday 22 September at 01:30 am (SA Time) in Cincinnati and Sunday 24 September in Chicago 23:30 pm (SA Time). Fresh from reaching the last 16 at this year’s global showpiece, Desiree Ellis will look to use these fixtures to prepare for the start of their Olympic qualifying journey, which kicks off in October with a double-header against the Democratic Republic of Congo. The winner of the tie will advance to the third round of qualifying, which is…
After retiring from football due to an injury misdiagnosis, former Cape Town City captain Lebogang Manyama returns to the game. On Tuesday the Cape Town based club announced the appointment of the former midfielder as assistant coach to Eric Tinkler. “Cape Town City are delighted to confirm the appointment of former club captain Lebogang Manyama as an assistant coach in Eric Tinkler’s technical team. Welcome home, Lebza!” the club said on its socials. Manyama, 33, had to retire from professional football earlier this year due to a knee injury, he posted on social media that a misdiagnosis of an anterior cruciate…
Mamelodi Sundowns will once again represent the COSAFA region at the CAF Women’s Champions League after being crowned Champions at the qualifiers on Friday. Banyana Ba Style beat Double Action Ladies of Botswana 2-0 at the Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium in KwaZulu-Natal. It was a mouthwatering encounter, with both teams in high spirits, as they both finished at the summit of their respective groups. The Brazilians emerged as the top scorers of the tournament, netting an impressive 21 goals across six games, they secured five clean sheets, showcasing a flawless performance. Andisiwe Mgcoyi, scooped the overall Golden Boot Award. Masandawana…