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Zuma not attending SONA tonight - Mzwanele Manyi
The MK Party claimed that the people who run the country had engineered it so that former president Jacob Zuma should not be part of SONA in 2025.
Mhlongo triumphant journey still ‘unbelievable’
Mpumelelo Mhlongo reflects on his remarkable achievements at the Paris Paralympics, where he secured South Africa's first gold medal and a bronze, inspiring celebrations across the nation.
Start your impossible: The story behind Toyota's paralympic campaign
The theme behind the automaker’s recent Olympic and Paralympic campaign aimed at inspiring athletes and spectators alike.
Parkhill and Amanzimtoti triumph at Berea Novice Pairs championship
Spectators who gathered around the green at Berea Bowling Club last weekend enjoyed a remarkable showcase of lawn bowls, capturing the true spirit of the game.
Paralympian and BGT star launch #StepItUp dance challenge for clubfoot treatment
The STEPS initiative brings hope and awareness to thousands affected by clubfoot across the country.
South Africa’s Mpumelelo Mhlongo and his journey to Paralympic success
Mpumelelo Mhlongo first claimed gold in the men’s T44 100m before adding the bronze in the Men’s T64 200m.
Exploring Toyota's diverse mobility solutions for everyone
It’s not only cars, bakkies and trucks that Toyota is known for, the company also provides mobility for those who don’t have the privilege of getting out of bed unencumbered every day.
Mpumelelo Mhlongo’s golden secrets for success
Mhlongo, who won gold in the 100m T44 race, also brought home a bronze in the men’s T64 200m.
Five standout moments for Team SA’s Paralympians
Team SA ended their Paralympics campaign with a decent haul of six medals – two golds and four bronze – and as a result they ended in 46th position.
Kruger adds golden sheen for Team SA in Paris
Track and field again dominated South Africa’s medal tally at teh Paralympic Games with four of the six medals coming from various events in the iconic Stade de France.
Paris Paralympics the greatest ever, say former Olympics executives
The Paris Paralympics were the ‘greatest ever’ according to one former IOC marketing executive, while another said the games ‘delivered in spades’.
Head coach praises SA swimmers’ performances in Paris after 11 finals and six African records
Team South Africa’s Paris Paralympics campaign in the pool wrapped up with Christian Sadie’s fifth place finish in the S7 50m butterfly final on Saturday.
Mpumelelo Mhlongo breaks his T44 world record as he wins T64 bronze medal at Paris Paralympics
Team SA’s Mpumelelo Mhlongo clocked a T44 world record time of 22. 62 as he won the bronze medal in the men’s 200m - T64 final.
SA Paralympians breaking records
It was history in the making and records being broken by South Africa’s athletes at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games.
Team SA Paris Paralympics wrap: Simone Kruger, 19, wins discus gold in new Games record
Team South Africa teenager Simone Kruger needed a Paralympics record to see off her competitors, as she produced a best throw of 38. 70m during her third attempt.
Alani Ferreira smashes two more African records at Paris Paralympics
While the World Championships bronze medallist Alani Ferreira was hoping to reach the podium in Paris, she had to be content with fifth place, but achieved it in an even quicker time, lowering her new record to 1:21. 36.
Sithole and Ramphadi serve up slice of history with bronze feat
Lucas Sithole and Donald Ramphadi became the continent’s first wheelchair tennis athletes to win any medal after defeating Leandro Pena and Ymanitu Silva 6-2 6-4.
What time Team SA athletes will be in action at Paris Paralympics
Five athletes will be in action for Team SA, at the Paris Olympics on Friday
WRAP: Alani Ferreira breaks African record, but Team SA miss out on Paralympics medals
There were no medals for Team SA at the Paris Paralympics on Thursday, but Alani Ferreira broke the African record after a brave swim in her discipline.
Mixed results for Team SA in Paris on day 8
South Africa are standing on four medals with one gold and three bronze, leaving them in 51st position.
Team SA at Paris Paralympics: What time SA athletes will be in action
Two medals will be up for grabs on Thursday at the Paris Paralympics for Team SA, one in para cycling and one in para athletics.
WRAP: Team SA’s Mpumelo Mhlongo misses out on long jump T64 medal, breaks T44 world record
Mpumelelo Mhlongo was unable to add to South Africa’s medal tally when he placed fifth in the men’s long jump - T64, but he did break his world record in the T44 category on the night.
Double bronze delight for Team SA at Paris Paralympics
Cyclist Nicolas Pieter du Preez and the wheelchair tennis duo of Donald Ramphadi and Lucas Sithole won bronze medals at the Paris Paralympics on Wednesday afternoon.
What time Team SA athletes will be in action at Paris Paralympics
Eight athletes will be in action for Team SA at the Paris Paralympics on Tuesday, with three possible medals up for grabs.
Team SA at Paralympics: Kat Swanepoel and Nathan Hendricks set African records
South Africa’s Kat Swanepoel and Nathan Hendricks both set new African records in the pool at the Paris Paralympics on Tuesday.