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South Africa welcomes back Olympic heroes
Start of National Sports Week in South Africa
South Africans urged to take a walk
Indigenous Games Festival promotes unity in South Africa
Young and old alike got the opportunity to learn and play historical indigenous games for the national 10th annual Indigenous Games Festival, held this week. This festival promotes social cohesion and preserves heritage. Participants also have fun the old school way.
Climbers to take on Kilimanjaro for Mandela Day
Well-wishers sent off 27 climbers who plan to summit Mount Kilimanjaro with Trek4Mandela, a Mandela Day initiative set up to help young women in rural South Africa. It is the fourth year of the campaign.
South Africa’s Modise hailed for top career
Sport is fighting against xenophobia
Minister of Sport and Recreation, Fikile Mbalula, has lauded the sports bodies taking a stance against the xenophobic attacks and says that sport, yet again, is playing a role in uniting people in our country.
Team SA prepares to shine at Commonwealth Games
Athletes from Commonwealth countries are gearing up to show their mettle at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. Team South Africa, its young stars from the Department of Sports and Recreation's youth development initiative, will get its chance to shine after the Games's opening ceremony on 23 July.