Young combatants take centre stage

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A different kind of learning was dished out at Simon van der Stel Primary School at the weekend as young fighters exchanged blows in the first Rising stars promotion. ...

Tumelo lands TUF spot, eyes UFC glory

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Tumelo Manyamala, a rising star on the MMA scene, has embarked on a journey that could slingshot him to the pinnacle of the sport. From the moment he discovered ...

Thrilling fights light up MMA championships

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Roaring cheers and the clash of combat filled the Elite MMA venue in Duynefontein this past weekend, as the Barebones MMA Championships returned with its third instalment, ...

Madikizela conquers Red Hill to take first place - again

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Sibusiso Madikizela proved again he's one of Cape Town’s premier runners, crossing the finish line first at this year’s Timbercity Red Hill Marathon in Fish Hoek. ...

PFC 2025 calender packs a punch

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PFC Promotions made a spectacular return to the Cape Town martial arts scene in the second half of 2024, much to the excitement of fight fans and fighters alike. ...

Rising bantamweight star aims for a busy 2025

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One of the hottest boxing prospects, not just in Cape Town but the country right now, Asekho Nocele, has been relatively quiet for a while. But that is all about ...

ARD runners enjoy Bay to Bay

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ARD runners never miss the opportunity to hit the road. They came out in force for this year’s Bay to Bay race. Running buddies Dean Bruyns and Farouk Molti. Raeez ...

Top Form welcome Gerda Steyn to historic Bay to Bay race

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Stunning views and Cape Town's perfect weather served as a stunning backdrop at the weekend as one of the most iconic races on the city's running calendar took place. ...

VOB and Athlone in final stretch showdown

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In an exciting Cape Town Baseball Federation game played at Chukker Road over the weekend, VOB Macaws got the better of Athlone A's with a 7-2 victory. The win takes ...

Blouberg riders push limit in global kiteboarding

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Some of the world’s best kiteboarders descended on Cape Town City Hall on Friday night for the 2024 Qatar Airways Global Kiteboarding Awards where the top riders ...

Southern Mail’s sports stars shine bright in 2024

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As we reflect on another action-packed year, Southern Mail's sports pages have been filled with remarkable stories of talent, hard work and dedication. From amateur ...

Cape Town’s Tolashe targets victory on world stage

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Just days after being crowned the queen of South African boxing in the featherweight division, Ntombokuqala Tolashe has set her sights on international competition. ...

Junxion comes alive with kickboxing and boxing talent

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Vibrant Sport, in conjunction with The Junxion Mall, hosted its annual year-end tournament at the weekend to showcase outstanding boxing and kickboxing talent. Only ...

Princess Vlei BMX Club celebrates one year on track

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It’s been a year since the Princess Vlei BMX Club took over the abandoned track at Princess Vlei Eco Park. The club has worked tirelessly to transform the facility ...

Brave effort from Kunert falls short of SA title

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Abdul-Aziz Kunert’s journey to the South African Featherweight title came agonisingly close to a fairytale ending this past weekend, only to slip through his fingers ...

VOB upset Tygers, Grassy Park on the board

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The VOB Macaws pulled off a big upset of the weekend at the Cape Town Baseball Federation (CTBF) games, edging out the Bellville Tygers 6-5 in a thrilling match ...

Masiphumelele strongman is SA champ

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A compliment from a stranger sparked David Afonso's unexpected journey to becoming a South African powerlifting champion. Two years ago, while walking through the ...

Mgabi takes SA crown, Nocele shows off skills

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Cape Town has a new South African champion in Lwando Mgabi, who delivered a commanding performance against seasoned fighter, Sihle Jelwana, at the Sunningdale Sports ...

Titles on the line for Khayelitsha boxers

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A year ago, when Asekho Nocele made his professional boxing debut, this writer confidently predicted, like many who follow his career, that within two years, he’d ...

Barebones MMA aiming for bigger impact

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The continued rise of MMA on a global scale is something combat sports lovers can collectively agree is thrilling to witness. Even for those not entirely fascinated ...

BMX track ready for the big stage

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Zone 7 BMX Club, situated just off the N7 highway, has reopened its doors, or rather its track, after an extensive rebuild. This comes at the perfect time, as the ...

Jacobs is new EFC bantamweight champion of the world

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Faeez “Troublemaker” Jacobs has capped off an already impressive year with his triumph in EFC117. The Capetonian recaptured the EFC gold, winning the bantamweight ...

Hamilton are Super League A champions

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Hamilton Rugby Football Club (RFC) capped off a remarkable season by clinching the Western Province Rugby Football Union (WPRFU) Super League A (SLA) title with ...

TV stars step into the ring for a good cause

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Celebrities stepping into the ring has become a regular feature in the world of boxing with actors, musicians and politicians putting their fighting skills to the ...

Khayelitsha Athletics Club hosts annual race

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Khayelitsha Athletics Club is set to host its annual run on Sunday September 1, promising a blend of competitive spirit, community engagement, and charitable giving. ...