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Bayanda Walaza is emerging as South Africa's next sprint star, potentially succeeding Akani Simbine, following his record-breaking performances and World Athletics Under-20 victories.
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SA sprinter Bayanda Walaza’s decision to study at TUT was met with criticism on social media, but going overseas is not necessarily the right path for every athlete, writes Ashfak Mohamed.
Pairs Olympics silver medalist Bayanda Walaza who will celebrate his 19th birthday next month, will be studying Supply Chain Management at the Tshwane University of Technology.
Olympic gold medallist Antoine Dupont makes his triumphant return to French rugby, bringing fresh energy and expertise to Les Bleus' Six Nations campaign.
IOL Sport's John Goliath shares his sporting wishlist for 2025, hoping that Mzansi's sport stars can bring us more exhilarating moments and joy this year.
The performances of Team SA at the Paris Olympics in 2024 gives fans optimism about the future of SA athletics writes IOL Sport's Michael Sherman.
Tholiwe Walaza later revealed in an interview with IOL Sport that her son Bayanda had to overcome his father’s tragic death by gunshot at the age of 10.
As 2024 rolls to a close, there have been some incredible sporting moments this year but one stood out from the rest even though it did not happen in a sports arena.
While Team South Africa’s athletics squad only claimed two medals at the Paris Olympics, there was a lot to cheer about for Mzansi.
Explore the most bizarre and captivating travel stories of 2024, from Olympic cardboard beds to celebrity adventures that defy expectations.
Explore the Springboks' remarkable 2024 season, the Blitzboks' Olympic journey, and the Springbok Women's aspirations for the 2025 World Cup.
As international tourism bounced back this year, these were the trends and insights that shaped travel.
Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture’s recent trip to the Olympics in France has received a special attention from the Public Protector, Advocate Kholeka, Gcaleka who has confirmed that her office will be investigating the matter.
South African sports minister Gayton McKenzie says he has written to FIFA following the arrest on fraud charges of SAFA president Danny Jordaan.
Taiwan sports chiefs said Wednesday that Olympic boxing champion Lin Yu-ting had pulled out of a competition in Britain after her gender eligibility was questioned but organisers countered that she was not entered in the event.
Paris Olympic silver medallist Bradley Nkoana is currently enjoying some time off since the athletics season ended, and is basking in the glory of his breakthrough year.
Mpumelelo Mhlongo first claimed gold in the men’s T44 100m before adding the bronze in the Men’s T64 200m.
Before he began his pre-written speech Minister of Sport Gayton McKenzie wanted to address his departments expenditure at the Paris Olympics in which over R800,000 was spent.
Though Gayton McKenzie made no mention of what the trip cost, or disputed the figure quoted in the report, he went to considerable lengths to explain the work he did in Paris.
The boys Under-17 4x100m relay team of Matodzi Ndou, Inam Dlunge, Adam Motloung and Zattu Hlongwane coached by Thabo Matebedi, won their NWU top-30 meeting in incredible fashion in Potchefstroom on Saturday.
Japanese auto giant Toyota is to end their top-tier Olympics sponsorship, its chairman has said, citing the sporting showpiece's increasingly political influence that puts athletes on the back burner.
Around a third of Olympic athletes were drug-tested during the Paris Games this year, with only five positive results, according to the International Testing Agency.
Rebecca Cheptegei, who competed at the Paris Olympics in August died in Eldoret, Kenya, less than a month later after being set on fire by her boyfriend.
Bayanda Walaza will still be on a high after he claimed a silver medal at the Paris Olympics as part of the South African men’s 4x100m relay team.