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Youth Month | Rugby and Medicine: Insaaf Levy's journey from Bo-Kaap to Springbok women | People's Post
6+ hour, 45+ min ago (566+ words) While many young South Africans are still searching for their path, Bo-Kaap resident Insaaf Levy has already carved out two demanding careers, as a rugby player representing her country and a newly qualified doctor. The 23-year-old Western Province scrumhalf told…...
Principal investigated after alleged slapping of Grade 7 learner
6+ hour, 53+ min ago (520+ words) GQEBERHA " A Primary school principal is facing an investigation following allegations that he slapped a Grade 7 learner and instructed him to remove his rugby jersey in front of teammates during a school sports match. A formal complaint, submitted to the…...
Ball in hand battle sees Rondebosch edge Bishops in derby thriller | Nova News
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (648+ words) The Newlands derby delivered an absolute barnstormer as Rondebosch clawed back a 12-point deficit to break Bishops" hearts in the dying moments. Rondebosch refused to read the script. Trailing 24-12 at the interval, Bosch launched a second-half siege that finally breached…...
Wesvalia crowned kings of Klerksdorp in derby thriller
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (896+ words) In a rivalry notorious for needle and off-field drama, the Klerksdorp giants delivered a refreshing spectacle of competitive rugby played in the right spirit. For once, the Klerksdorp derby will be remembered for what happened on the field rather than…...
Canada block Partey entry as Ghana launch official protest
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (570+ words) Diplomatic tensions flare as Ghana protests Canada's World Cup visa denial for Arsenal star facing rape trial Ghana have launched a scathing diplomatic protest against Canada after immigration authorities refused to grant Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey entry for the World…...
Spread of anti-immigrant vigilantism greatly concerning
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (239+ words) RULCI, FSCHR and the Research Chair in Gender, Transformation and World-making ALSO READ: Cape Town marchers bring illegal immigration demands to Parliament Violence, vigilantism, collective punishment, or the unlawful targeting of foreign nationals cannot be justified by the claims or…...
Brazil enter the fray at the World Cup with Morocco in their sights
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (655+ words) Guy Jackson / AFP LOS ANGELES, United States "Five-time winners Brazil roll into the World Cup on Saturday when they play surprise 2022 semifinalists Morocco in one of the standout group-stage matchups. On the first day featuring four matches at a tournament…...
Cape Town marchers bring illegal immigration demands to Parliament
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (320+ words) The march followed a similar action on Saturday, 23 May, when around 100 supporters marched along Voortrekker Road from Bellville to Parow Police Station " a demonstration that also drew participation from Operation Dudula and prompted urgent government talks. The latest march was…...
Wyatt-Hodge inspires England rout of Sri Lanka in Women's T20 World Cup opener | Nova News
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (333+ words) England made a flying start to the Women's T20 World Cup as Danni Wyatt-Hodge's blistering century inspired an 87-run rout of Sri Lanka on Friday 12 June. Wyatt-Hodge, whose wife Georgie gave birth to their daughter Daisy last month, celebrated becoming a…...
The Comrades Marathon: A legacy of endurance, camaraderie and triumph of the human spirit
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (1434+ words) Compiled by Lise Beyers From the mud-caked boots of World War I infantrymen to the sleek running shoes of modern ultra-athletes, the Comrades Marathon has evolved into the world's oldest and largest ultramarathon. As runners prepare for the 99th edition on…...