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Tennis players in SA set to return to courts under level three lockdown

South African tennis players, with some restrictions, will be allowed to return to the courts under level three lockdown in South Africa.

Sport Tennis
African News Agency (ANA)|Published

SA roadrunning 2020 calendar a write-off as Soweto Marathon cancelled

The Soweto Marathon scheduled for November 1, was cancelled on Monday due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Sport Athletics
African News Agency (ANA)|Published

Basketball Africa League still on the cards this year

JOHANNESBURG -  International Basketball Federation Africa president Anibal Manave is confident the Basketball Africa League (Bal) can still be held this year. The tournament was due to be held from March to May across six African countries, before the novel coronavirus pandemic forced a suspension.

Sport Basketball
African News Agency (ANA)|Published

SA referee Makalima urges football fans to obey government guidelines

South African referee Akhona Makalima has a strong message for fans to follow government guidelines to save lives and get football back in action across the Southern African region.

Sport Soccer
African News Agency (ANA)|Published

Kenyan Kipchoge itching to compete again

Kenyan men?s marathon world record holder Eliud Kipchoge says he can?t wait to race again, as the novel coronavirus pandemic continues to keep all sport worldwide in limbo.

Sport Athletics
African News Agency (ANA)|Published

Home gym working ‘like a charm’ for Blitzbok Du Preez

Most South Africans have been in isolation for seven weeks, but for the Blitzboks it has been nine weeks since the Covid-19 lockdown came into effect.

Sport Rugby
African News Agency (ANA)|Published

Sunshine Tour providing digital action during lockdown

The Sunshine Tour has grown its digital footprint and is busy reaching a new community of golf fans through its pioneering Sunshine Tour Virtual Golf Challenge.

Sport Golf
African News Agency (ANA)|Published

WATCH: Rassie Erasmus and his rise to social media stardom

Rassie Erasmus ?shocked? fans a few months ago when he posted a video on Twitter from the inner sanctums of the Springbok change room.

Sport Rugby
African News Agency (ANA)|Published

African athletes hit hard in the pocket during sporting postponements

The impact of the suspension and cancellation of sporting events due to the novel coronavirus pandemic has had far-reaching effects, but none more so than that on African athletes.

Sport Athletics
African News Agency (ANA)|Published

Sundowns winger Meza juggling babysitting duties with training during lockdown

Mamelodi Sundowns Venezuelan winger Ali Meza has used the lockdown in South Africa to become a rather adept babysitter.

Sport Soccer PSL
African News Agency (ANA)|Published

Lockdown causing players anxiety says Chiefs striker Kambole

With all soccer in South Africa currently suspended, Kaizer Chiefs striker Lazalous Kambole says it is a cause for anxiety for many players.

Sport Soccer PSL
African News Agency (ANA)|Published

We are ready for any eventuality - Kings interim coach Kempson

Southern Kings interim coach Robbie Kempson says his team are prepared for any eventuality regarding the competition structure for the rest of the Pro14 season.

Sport Rugby
African News Agency (ANA)|Published

Skill of playing under pressure is a skill that’s learnt says Cobras’ De Zorzi

Following on from a career-best first-class double century against the Cape Cobras at Newlands last season, batsman Tony de Zorzi has made to continue his promising career under the tutelage of head coach Ashwell Prince and his assistant Faiek Davids

Sport Cricket
African News Agency (ANA)|Published

SA Women’s cricketer Lee’s wedding plans on hold during lockdown

South African cricketer Lizelle Lee should be finalising her wedding plans with fiancé Tanja Cronje. Instead, she finds herself at her parents? home in the farming town of Ermelo completing a 2000-piece puzzle to keep herself busy during the national

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
African News Agency (ANA)|Published

Juggling motherhood and training all in a day’s work for Imbokodo lock Adonis

As if being a mother of an active one-year-old is not challenging enough, Springbok Women?s lock Celeste Adonis finds herself having to balance the demands of motherhood with training twice a day during the Covid-19 lockdown to maintain her fitness l

Sport Rugby Imbokodo
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WATCH: Blitzboks Kok adapting to training at home during Covid-19 pandemic

He is known as a destroyer of defences and knocking opponents down with his determined tackling, but since the Covid-19 pandemic struck, Werner Kok had to change his ways quite a bit.

Sport Rugby Sevens
African News Agency (ANA)|Published

Springbok Women’s lock Booi training hard back home in Middledrift

Life as we know it has changed with the Covid-19 pandemic forcing most people to remain home, and with no option but to make the most of the situation, Springbok Women?s lock Nolusindiso Booi is using the time wisely to train and study.

Sport Rugby Imbokodo
African News Agency (ANA)|Published

WATCH: African legends band together in fight against coronavirus

A group of African football legends have come together to create a message of awareness through a video in the fight against the spread of Covid-19.

Sport Soccer
African News Agency (ANA)|Published

WATCH: Springbok flyhallf Jantjies pumping iron - in his garage

Springbok flyhalf and Lions skipper Elton Jantjies has converted his garage into a makeshift gym while completing his 14 days of self-isolation since returning from New Zealand just over a week ago.

Sport Rugby Springboks
African News Agency (ANA)|Published

WATCH: How Liverpool star Sadio Mane is keeping fans fit during isolation

Senegal and Liverpool forward Sadio Mane is doing his bit to keep his legion of fans motivated and exercising during this time of isolation while the world attempts to stop the massive spread of Covid-19.

Sport Soccer Premier League
African News Agency (ANA)|Published

Athletics SA support decision to postpone World Athletics Under-20 Championships

Athletics SA (ASA) on Wednesday welcomed the postponement of the World Athletics Under-20 Championships due to the spread of Covid-19.

Sport Athletics
African News Agency (ANA)|Published

Ghana players helping fight Covid-19 by spreading awareness

Ghanian international Kasim Adams Nuhu is trying to raise awareness in the fight against Covid-19.

Sport Soccer
African News Agency (ANA)|Published

Cricket SA will play Pink Day ODI against England at the Wanderers

The Wanderers Stadium will be painted pink when South Africa host England for the popular annual Momentum One-Day International fixture.

Sport Cricket Proteas
African News Agency (ANA)|Published

JP Pietersen’s back at the Sharks for Currie Cup duty

The Sharks on Tuesday named their team to play Griquas in the opening round of the 2019 Currie Cup competition at King?s Park in Durban on Friday night.

Sport Rugby Currie Cup
African News Agency (ANA)|Published

We’re ready to bring heroics again, says Bafana Bafana captain

Bafana Bafana are determined to continue to chase the dream of winning the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations title.

Sport Soccer Bafana
African News Agency (ANA)|Published