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EventJody Scheckter
… 2002. ↵ [ii] David van Lill, Van Lill’s South African Sports Trivia (Cape Town: Zebra Press, 2005), p. 214. ↵ [iii] … David van Lill, Van Lill’s South…
EventInternational Olympic Committee re-admit South Africa
… 1968. South Africa suffered heavily in the international sports arena as a result of its apartheid policy. It …
BiographyNaboth Monyandioe Moreleba Mokgatle
Naboth Monyandioe Moreleba Mokgatle was the eighth and youngest child of Setlhare Hebron Mokgatle, a skilled builder and carpenter, and Salome Mororo-Mokgatle…
BiographyKgosi Abram Ramotshere Moiloa
Kgosi[Chief] Abram Ramotshere Pogiso Moiloa, a key figure in the Bahurutshe resistance of the 1950s, took office in 1932 at the age of 22. He went up ‘to…
BiographyRichard Msimang
Richard Msimang was the son of Joel Msimang, founder of the Independent Methodist Church of South Africa. He was among the first pupils of the Ohlange…
PlaceMoses Mabhida Stadium
… Stamford Hill is a Suburb known for major sports and event facilities like futuristic Moses Mabhida … Cup games, this stadium is the perfect venue for other…
ArticleWhat makes a good or great leader?
… there are leaders; at school, at home, on the playground, sports field or in government. Leaders have a responsibility … of your family. 3. The coach and the…
EventDr Louis Luyt resigns as president of the SARFU
… so. The followed up announcement was made by the National Sports Council. The Council called for Luyt's resignation, …
EventWayne Ferreira was born on this day
… ↵ [ii] David van Lill, Van Lill’s South African Sports Trivia (Cape Town: Zebra Press, 2005), p. 141. ↵ [iii] … David van Lill, Van Lill’s South African…
BiographyPenny Heyns
Penny Heyns was born on 8 November 1974 to a deeply religious family in Springs, Gauteng Province. She attended the local primary school and later Amanzimtoti…
BiographyShirish Nanabhai
… After a long struggle with the authorities, they started sports clubs in the prison. This was something that was …
BiographyMaxwell Mduduzi Malinga
Maxwell Mduduzi Malinga, was one of South Africa’s most gifted and beloved fighters in the 1970s and 80s. He was born on 09 November 1947 at Steadville,…
BiographyMosima Gabriel (Tokyo) Sexwale
Tokyo Sexwale was born in Orlando West, Johannesburg as the third of six children of Godlieve and Frank Sexwale. He grew up amid the turmoil of the Black…
Address at the Opening of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2003 February 8, 2003
… country. We trust that the occasion of this international sports spectacle, will also provide those from outside Africa … heritage that defines our countries…
BiographyMpush Makambi
… • www.ssuntimes.co.za/zones/sundaytimes/sports/sports1092658670.asp …
ArticleCurries Fountain events timeline
… 1970s the predominant use for Currie's Stadium was for sports matches, however the stadium was also used as a venue …
ArticleUnited Democratic Front (UDF)
… associations, trade unions, student organisations, and sports bodies' to fight oppression. He was addressing the …
EventBevil Rudd, the Olympic gold, silver and bronze medalist
… he immigrated back to South Africa, and was appointed as a sports journalist, and by 1930 he became editor of the Daily … (20 April 2017). ↵ [ii] Bevil Rudd,…
ArticleRobert Mcbride timeline
… the South African Council on Sport policy of "no normal sports in an abnormal society" which Robert was effectively …
EventRudolph Lewis, South African road racing cyclist is born
… 2017). ↵ [ii] David van Lill, Van Lill’s South African Sports Trivia (Cape Town: Zebra Press, 2005), p. 233. ↵ [iii] David van Lill, Van Lill’s South African…
EventSnaar Viljoen, the great all-rounder is born
… ↵ [ii]David van Lill, Van Lill’s South African Sports Trivia (Cape Town: Zebra Press, 2005), p. 159. ↵ [iii]David van Lill, Van Lill’s South African Sports…
EventPhakisa Freeway opens
… End Notes [i] David van Lill, Van Lill’s South African Sports Trivia (Cape Town: Zebra Press, 2005), p. 210. ↵ [ii] David van Lill, Van Lill’s South African…
ArticleAfrican Achievements and Potential
… international success. One of the most popular sports on the African continent is soccer and many talented … can reach as a whole, should more attention be…
EventHarry Hart, a South African athletics champion is born
… Free State. [vii] End Notes [i]Harry Hart, http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ha/harry-hart-1.html … 2017). ↵ [iii]David van Lill, Van Lill’s…
ArticleThe Cabinet Reshuffle of 2017
… of Public Works Fikile Mbalula, former Minister of Sports and Recreation Faith Muthambi, former Minister of … Works, Mr Nathi Nhleko, replacing Thulas Nxesi…
ArticleFootball in South Africa Timeline 1862-2012
… A referee is killed by spectators at the Bantu Sports Club, Johannesburg. 1944 The African National Congress sponsors the first soccer match at the Bantu…
ArticleA tribute to a great struggle stalwart Paul David by Siva Naidoo
… and humour. We soon learnt that Paul was a formidable sports person in his own right, having excelled in both … cricket. It is therefore not surprising that…
EventWillie Smith, South Africa’s bantamweight champion boxer is born
… ↵ [iii] David van Lill, Van Lill’s South African Sports Trivia (Cape Town: Zebra Press, 2005), p. 190. ↵ [iv] David van Lill, Van Lill’s South African Sports…
BiographyChristiaan Neethling Barnard
Professor Chris Barnard led the team which performed the first human-to-human heart transplantation operation at Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town. The son of…
Afrikaans community 1820-1899
… but the Afrikaners also participated in these kinds of sports. Since 1885 walking matches became very popular. The …