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22 August 2016
South Africa's 10 Biggest Moments of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games
As the Games wrap up, it’s safe to say Team South Africa killed it. We look back at RSA's biggest moments of the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio.
Sports
20 August 2016
Botswana Came Heartbreakingly Close to Winning a Medal in the Men's 4x400 Relay
Tough loss for Botswana's men's 4x400 relay team in Rio.
Sports
20 August 2016
Caster Semenya Wins Gold in Historic Women's 800m Victory for South Africa
Middle-distance runner Caster Semenya is the first black South African woman to win gold at the Olympics.
Sports
19 August 2016
Caster Semenya is Headed to the Women's 800m Finals in Rio
South African middle-distance runner Caster Semenya cruised into a first-place finish in the semi-finals of the women's 800m event in Rio.
Sports
17 August 2016
Caster Semenya Cruises Past Opponents to Qualify for Semi-Finals of Women's 800m
South African middle-distance star Caster Semenya is headed to the semi-finals of the women's 800-metre event in Rio.
Sports
17 August 2016
It's #CasterSemenyaDay in South Africa
South Africans rally behind Caster Semenya as the middle-distance star begins her bid for Olympic gold today in round one of the women's 800m.
Sports
15 August 2016
Usain Bolt’s Mom Won’t Let Him Live Just Like Your Typical African Parent
We don't know whether to laugh, cry or do both at Usain Bolt's mother's request.
Sports
15 August 2016
Even with South Africa and Zimbabwe’s Olympic Appearances, African Women’s Football Still Has Ways to Go
With FIFA’s first African female Secretary General, and South Africa and Zimbabwe’s presence at the Olympics, African women’s football is on the rise.
Sports
15 August 2016
5 Sports Films About African Athletes You Need to Watch
As the Olympics in Rio come to a close this weekend, check out these five films about African athletes you need to watch.
Sports
15 August 2016
South African Sprinter Akani Simbine Made History at Rio Olympics
South African sprinter Akani Simbine may not have medaled, but his performance in the men’s 100m final should be celebrated nonetheless.
Sports
15 August 2016
South Africa Celebrates Wayde van Niekerk's World Record-Breaking Olympic Victory For the Ages
South African sprinter Wayde van Niekerk put on one of the all-time greatest Olympic performances, winning gold and smashing the 400m world record.
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