Sport

Champs ready to defend Dusi K2 title

Andy Birkett and Jason Graham will be out to defend the Unlimited Dusi canoe marathon title that they so impressively won in 2010 when the race was last a K2 event.

Safa firmly behind Banyana Banyana

Banyana Banyana will aim to build on a very successful 2011 when they compete against South American opposition in Brazil, en route to the 12-nation Cyprus Women's Cup tournament at the end of this month.

Goodwave back by popular demand

It wasn't held in 2011, but thanks to popular demand the Quiksilver Goodwave is back on the Surfing South Africa calendar for 2012. The event places a premium on surfing competition in ideal conditions.

Overseas swimmers take on Midmar Mile

The 2012 Midmar Mile is shaping up to be one of the most keenly contested in the 39-year history of the world's biggest open water swim, with the arrival of a powerful international contingent in South Africa this past weekend.

Oscar wins Laureus Disability Award

Athlete Oscar Pistorius received the Laureus World Sportsperson with a Disability Award at a gala function in London on Monday evening, becoming the third South African to win the award.