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On This Day: history’s unforgettable moments of courage, catastrophe and extraordinary achievement
1+ hour, 8+ min ago (472+ words) You know that dustbuster you have been using? Well, it turns out that.... He who has a why to live can bear almost any how. | Friedrich Nietzsche The Dustbuster vacuum was developed by NASA and Black & Decker during the Apollo…...
Gary van Staden promises early KO against Nicolas Nzengu at Knockout Chaos 2
7+ hour, 2+ min ago (376+ words) Unbeaten SA boxing prospect Gary van Staden promises an explosive early knockout against Nicolas Nzengu at Knockout Chaos 2 in Sandton this Saturday. Picture: Michael Sherman/IOL As one of South Africa's most talented boxing prospects, Gary van Staden is more…...
AK-47 at centre of Cat Matlala trial as state unveils alleged 'smoking gun' in attempted murder case
16+ hour, 7+ min ago (1418+ words) Socialite Tebogo Thobejane watched from the public gallery of the Johannesburg High Court on Monday as her ex-boyfriend, alleged underworld kingpin Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, pleaded not guilty to orchestrating a hit on her. Actress Tebogo Thobejane at the Johannesburg High…...
Bismarck du Plessis: Springbok pecking orders don't count, collective ferocity does
13+ hour, 43+ min ago (459+ words) Image: Michael Sherman / IOL Who knows, something out of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry (RGH) might overshadow Bismarck du Plessis’ massive hit on Dan Carter in 2013 as a talking point. Maybe, but I doubt it. Du Plessis, now a farmer in the…...
Team first for Proteas rising star Kayla Reyneke
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (364+ words) Proteas Women rising star Kayla Reyneke (2nd from left) reflects on prioritising team success after winning the International Women's Newcomer of the Year title at the 2026 Cricket South Africa Awards. Picure: CSA Media Even as Kayla Reyneke celebrates a breakout season…...
Springbok back-three options: Who should start against the All Blacks at Ellis Park?
23+ hour, 59+ min ago (450+ words) The Springboks completed the first leg of the Nations Championship unbeaten, collecting a maximum of 15 points from the three Tests they played against England, Scotland and Wales. They lead New Zealand on points difference in the Southern Hemisphere standings. The…...
'It’s a big disgrace' – Rafael van der Vaart slams FIFA over World Cup bias
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (427+ words) FILE. Former Dutch international Rafael van der Vaart has slammed FIFA for alleged tournament bias, claiming Argentina and Lionel Messi received preferential treatment during the 2026 World Cup. Picture: CRISTINA QUICLER / AFP Image: CRISTINA QUICLER / AFP Even though they did not…...
Bafana World Cup group boost Orlando Pirates pre-season preparations
23+ hour, 43+ min ago (475+ words) Orlando Pirates will continue their preparations for the 2026/27 season when they face Saudi Arabian giants Al Ittihad in their latest pre-season friendly in Spain on Tuesday. The Buccaneers head into the encounter with a full squad available after welcoming back…...
On This Day: moments of destruction, discovery and history that continue to shape the world
23+ hour, 55+ min ago (461+ words) Each foot has 26 bones in it. To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all. | Oscar Wilde About a quarter of all the bones in your entire body are located in your feet. 356 BC…...
Penny for your thoughts: When sport, politics and public anger collide on the world stage
23+ hour, 55+ min ago (864+ words) Spain captain Rodrigo Hernández Cascante lifts the FIFA World Cup Trophy with his teammates after La Roja defeated Argentina to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, on Sunday. Image: Odd ANDERSEN AFP As Donald J....