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A record breaking finish by Mapaseka Makhanya on Saturday, August 31, at Supersport Park. Photo: Reg Caldecott Transnet’s Mapaseka “Speedsta” Makhanya is celebrating. The 28-year-old runner won the Pretoria leg of the SPAR Women’s Challenge series at Supersport Park on Saturday to ensure that, with one race to go, it is almost impossible for any other runner to overtake her and … [Read more...] about Makhanya is dreaming of her new Nissan Micra

John Mitchell. Photo: Gallo Images Former All Blacks, Western Force and Lions coach John Mitchell has been appointed Director of Rugby at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Mitchell will oversee the rugby coaching, fitness and medical staff on the UKZN campuses, as well as coaching and preparing the UKZN Impi team for the Varsity Shield. An ecstatic Dr Sibusiso Chalufu, Executive … [Read more...] about Mitchell new Director of Rugby at University of KwaZulu-Natal

Usain Bolt. Photo: Martin Rickett / PA Usain Bolt plans to retire after the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics. Bolt said Wednesday he wants to win more gold in Rio, set another world record in the 200 meters next year, and perhaps win a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games. “So far, (it) is after the Olympics in Rio,” Bolt said of his retirement plans. “I think if I am in great … [Read more...] about Bolt plans to retire after Rio Olympics

S’manga Khumalo: the black jockey shaking up South African horse racing. Photo: The Guardian A general belief among racing fans is that the South African Jockey Academy is not producing jockeys as good as those of yesteryear, but the facts tell a different story. It would appear that with a younger batch of licensed jockeys that includes the like of S’manga Khumalo, Grant van … [Read more...] about South African horseracing in a healthy state

Samuel L. Jackson. Photo: BBC Hollywood actor Samuel L. Jackson stated that producers are trying to get Olympic champion Usain Bolt to star in Matthew Vaughn’s next movie, The Secret Service. He confirmed David Beckham would be playing himself in the movie. It’s thought filming will take place in London and other European cities. Jackson made the comments at the GQ Men of the … [Read more...] about Jackson wants Bolt to star in new film