"It was tough going, we managed to win the arm-wrestle, and the team managed to find the energy to break through the Italians and take the bonus point at the end of the match."

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Andy Birkett became the first person in the 75-year history of the Dusi Canoe Marathon to win the men’s race 16 times.

South Africa ended India's 12-match winning streak at the T20 World Cup with a crushing victory in their opening Group 1 Super Eights match.

After extended power outages on Sunday, eThekwini teams continue restoration efforts, while some areas remain without power.

After extended power outages on Sunday, eThekwini teams continue restoration efforts, while some areas remain without power.

Sune Luus was the star of the show, while Sinalo Jafta put in a superb performance in her landmark game to help the Proteas beat Pakistan.

A big first half set the team up for the victory.

Ten days before his aircraft crashed, Durban pilot Leeché Manuel shared a post that many believe was a foreshadow of his tragic death...