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BY DR FUMENE GEORGE TSIBANI: September in South Africa is Heritage and Spring Month: a season of renewal, remembrance and reclamation. It is a time when we celebrate who we are, where we come from, and the resilient cultures that colonialism and apartheid could never erase. In that celebration, we must reclaim sport not as mere entertainment, but as heritage. And there is no sport more deeply woven into the heritage of Black people in general and Africans in particular than boxing as the noble art. From the dusty gyms of the Eastern Cape, the crucible of champions, to the township halls of Mdantsane and Soweto, boxing has always been our science of survival. It taught our people that you can be outgunned, but never outwitted. That defence is...

BY NEWS SA CORRESPONDENT: JOHANNESBURG — For Oneida Cooper, swimming has never been just about racing against the clock. It has been a vehicle for opportunity, a platform for change, and a way to leave a lasting impact. Cooper discovered competitive swimming at the age of 12. What began as a passion soon became a journey that took her onto the international stage, representing South Africa and ultimately earning a Division I swimming scholarship in the United States. The sport opened doors she never imagined possible, shaping not only her athletic career but also her understanding of the power of opportunity. After completing her studies and competitive swimming career, Cooper returned home with a vision that extended far beyond th...

By Ndzipo Kalipa: Kaiser Motaung, Irvin Khoza and Jomo Sono were close associates of journalist, Louis Mazibuko . (Image: Facebook) With treasured historical memories and a proud legacy, knowing your history's passion for sports unity speaks to its era of transformation, colonial egos, and separate sports racism, with regulated facilities, against years of the struggle for restorative justice in sports in South Africa. That includes the late Minister of Sports Steve Vukile Tshwete and his successors, Ngconde Balfour and the late Makhenkesi Stofile, and others who campaigned for sports transformation within anti-apartheid international support and solidarity for our struggle. We remember the great landmarks ...

By Rorisang Rampheteng: BLOEMFONTEIN – Siwelele FC coach Lehlohonolo Seema says the club's focus this season is to finish in the Betway Premiership top eight and challenge for domestic cup honours after spending last season building the team. Speaking after Siwelele's 2-2 draw against TS Galaxy at Toyota Stadium on Sunday, Seema said the foundation has been laid and it is now time for the club to achieve tangible success." Last season we were building. Now it's time to put furniture in the house. We want to finish in the top eight and compete for a domestic cup. That's what our supporters deserve," said Seema. Despite dropping points in their opening fixture, Seema was encouraged by his side's performance. "It's the first game of the sea...