Semenya among 137 Rio-bound South Africans: Johannesburg (AFP) – Athletics gold medal hopefuls Caster Semenya and Wayde van Niekerk were named in a 137-strong South Africa multi-sport team for the 2016 Rio Olympics. Semenya is favourite to win the 800 metres women’s gold medal in the first Games …
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Kalmer And Scott Brazil Bound: CAPETOWN, South Africa – Following the end of the athletics qualification period for the 2016 Olympic Games this past Monday, South Africa has officially unveiled its roster Thursday for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and two familiar names will resonate with …
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Rio 2016: Bryan Habana gracious after South Africa snub: Bryan Habana has expressed his gratitude for being offered the chance to play a role in South Africa’s journey to the rugby sevens at Rio 2016, despite missing out on a place in the final squad. In February, Habana was given permission by his club, Toulon …
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Football: South Africa pick two ‘wild cards’ for Rio: South Africa included two ‘wild cards’ — goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune and centre-back Erick Mathoho– in a squad named Thursday for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games football tournament. Both play for Soweto club Kaizer Chiefs and are regulars for Bafana Bafana …
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South Africa overlook Habana for Olympic sevens: Johannesburg (AFP) – Former World Rugby Player of the Year Bryan Habana was overlooked Thursday when South Africa named a 12-man squad for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games sevens tournament. Club commitments with French giants Toulon limited the seven-a-side …
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Nigeria, South Africa to sign pact on post bank, agric: Nigeria‘s Consul-General in South Africa Ambassador Uche Ajulu-Okeke has said Nigeria and South Africa are planning to sign an agreement on a post bank and agriculture. She said the Federal Government was exploring an opportunities through a private …
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