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SA electricians switch on at Olympic Games

Two KwaZulu-Natal electricians, who played an important technical role behind the scenes of the broadcasting at the Paris 2024 Olympics, have shared their experiences of witnessing all the wins and the wealth of knowledge gained.

Neighbourly way of life

Remarks by prime minister anger Catholic Church.

Don't forget wrestlers, says SA's Olympic referee

Three-time Olympic tournament referee Charles Villet says more has to be done to support and promote wrestling in South Africa.

'We'll go big for LA'

We are going to find the Tatjanas in the rural areas and Smith will help us.’

Mayor's ousting 'immaterial'

Almost a given Morero will take over the reins on Friday.

SPREAD THE LOAD

Toensure players stay in top form and perform, coaching staff adamant they all need game-time.

Sascoc commits to more support

With the national squad having claimed six podium places in Paris, Team SA boss Leon Fleiser says more will be done to support South Africa's Olympic athletes in an attempt to climb further up the medal table at the 2028 Games in Los Angeles.

Grobler eyes goal-scoring record

The new Premier Soccer League season didn't get off to the best possible start for SuperSport United striker Bradley Grobler (right), with his club losing to Orlando Pirates in the MTN8 Cup quarterfinals.

Downs 'build character'

Mamelodi Sundowns might have laboured to a narrow City 1-0 victory over Polokwane but their coach Manqoba Mngqithi is encouraged by his team's character.

Glimmer of hope for SA

Corrupt tenders, mafias and vandalism, cause breakdown at municipalities.

Cost of local govt jobs

Personnel costs of some account for about 40% of their operating expenses.

Humans need a unifying cause

In regards to the British race riots: the human race seems to desperately need a unifying fatedefining common cause.

Lanky Rachel, old-timer Muis a winning duo

Michael Roberts and Rachel Venniker have completely different physiques: he's a pocket dynamo and she's athletically lanky.

Minister applauds brave officers behind raid

Minister of Police Senzo Mchunu has applauded the efforts of authorities while expressing concern about an alleged firearm training facility discovered in Limpopo.

Protest over new taxi rule

Action by residents to have taxis go back to old way of collecting passengers.

Breaking down barriers

Persons with disabilities can achieve greatness and drive change.’

Married couple flex their muscles for SA

After representing South Africa at the bodybuilding world championships in Spain and earning their Proteas colours, bodybuilding couple Dr Alyssa Ramdass, 30, and Kiran Singh, 38, are enjoying their off-season.

'Off with her head...'

Taliban imposes edict against depicting faces.

'Lasting peace in Middle East possible'

With US President Joe Biden hard at work to sustain backing for his proposed Gaza ceasefire plan from the UN Security Council, his special envoy for the Holocaust was yesterday confident about peace in the war-torn Middle East.

SA ON UPWARD CURVE

The national team’s performance in Paris is a marked improvement on the effort in Tokyo.

Hayes puts the 'joy' of playing back

Less than three months after taking charge of a United States women's football team in crisis, English coach Emma Hayes has restored them to the pinnacle of the game and her players say \"the joy\" of playing is back.

‘City of Light' glowing

What was the star of one of the \"alltime great\" Olympics? It was quite simply Paris, due to the imagination of the organisers in placing temporary venues among world-renowned landmarks.

'Big moment' for US Dream Team

LeBron James said his third Olympic gold felt the best of them all as the NBA's all-time leading points scorer helped the United States beat France 98-87 in the final on Saturday.

Boks expect big Aussie backlash

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and captain Siya Kolisi are already preparing for a big response from the Wallabies when the two sides clash in the second Rugby Championship encounter in Perth this coming weekend.

United 'hurting after City defeat

Erik ten Hag said Manchester United must feel the pain of a Community Shield defeat on penalties to Manchester City to fuel them for the beginning of the Premier League season.

Closing the gender gap

Research has shown that the biggest hurdle many face in their careers is the broken rung’.

Scammers turn to vishing

Those approaching retirement or have got their cash payouts are targeted.

Tongaat deal goes sour

A legal challenge to debt-for-assets swap is on the cards.

SA takes in all foreign 'rejects'

The Bangladesh prime Sheikh minister, Hasina, has resigned and fled the country amidst violent protests.

Gaza war spurs Israeli drug abuse

At 19, Israeli man Yoni has to put aside his plans to join the military and instead enter rehab for drug abuse that has worsened since Hamas' 7 October attack.