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Adventure-ready Mahindra Scorpio-N edition revealed at Nampo
Mahindra is celebrating its 20th anniversary in South Africa with a larger-than-usual display at this years Nampo Harvest Day show near Bothaville, and a new special edition SUV to boot.At the centre of the Indians brands display this year,
In-form Tristan Stubbs should bat in Proteas top-order at T20 World Cup
WATCHING Proteas youngster Tristan Stubbs bat for the Delhi Capitals in the IPL brought a smile to the faces of many South Africans as the T20 World Cup is right around the corner.Almost every South African has never doubted the talent and
Palestinians calls on Fifa to ban Israel as war moves to football pitch
The war in Gaza came to the fore at world football's biggest meeting on Friday as the Palestinian association called for Israel to be immediately suspended from FIFA .FIFA president Gianni Infantino told the congress in Bangkok that the spo
JP Duminy: Proteas need confidence before T20 World Cup
The Proteas squad that will face the West Indies in a three-match T20 series next week is set to leave South Africa this weekend.This is following the week-long camp that coach Rob Walter held in Pretoria this week to help prepare the squad
Sharks search for Challenge Cup final momentum as Murray Koster cops hefty ban
Only a month ago, an under-strength Sharks team almost upset the table-topping Glasgow Warriors on their home turf to set a positive tone for a three-week tour culminating in a Challenge Cup semi-final victory over Clermont.The Sharks hope
Sigh of relief for runners as Comrades Marathon removes first Pinetown cut-off
The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) on Thursday announced more lenient cut-off times for sections of this years race.The Comrades Marathon up-run will be held on June 9, beginning at Durbans City Hall and ending in Pietermaritzburg at S
Lions' Lombard must just be Gianni against URC leaders Glasgow
One suspects that Gianni Lombards PlayStation has worked overtime this season, as more often than not, he has been confined to the sidelines, watching the travails of the Lions from the bleachers.So, while his thumbs are in rude health, it
Abdul Ebrahim: Mistakes happen, but nothing wrong with SA referees
Safa head of referees Abdul Ebrahim has rushed to the defence of officials whove been the subject of scrutiny and criticism for their poor calls in recent months.Matches have been coming thick and fast for clubs in the DStv Premiership and
Dean Burmester in the hunt on bunched leaderboard at PGA Championship
Dean Burmester was the top-placed South African on two-under 69 after day one of the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club in Kentucky, USA, on Thursday.For his efforts, the LIV-golf player held a share of 32nd. American Xander Schauffele