John Goliath

Journalist

Watch VideoHow Proteas Women's star Laura Wolvaardt mastered the balance between elegance and force

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Laura Wolvaardt produced a performance for the ages at the Wanderers, combining her trademark technical perfection with a newfound power-hitting prowess to lead ...

Watch VideoPresidential power play: Gayton McKenzie to haul out Cyril Ramaphosa in bid to bring F1 to South Africa

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President Cyril Ramaphosa set to join Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie on a dedicated " working visit" to a Grand Prix later this year.

Watch VideoIt’s in Safa’s hands — Gayton McKenzie reveals VAR rollout expected to move rapidly

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The long-awaited arrival of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology in South African football has reached a critical milestone, with Minister Gayton McKenzie confirming ...

Watch Video'No room for racism', but plenty of space for sport's racist trolls on social media

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The 2-2 draw between Tottenham Hotspur and Brighton should have been a story of a desperate relegation scrap. Instead, it became a grim reminder of the unchecked ...

Watch VideoStormers weigh up Damian Willemse shuffle for crunch Glasgow clash

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As the Stormers prepare for a high-stakes encounter with the table-topping Glasgow Warriors, coach John Dobson faces a critical selection decision regarding Damian ...

Watch VideoFrom impostors to participants: Bafana Bafana finally ended South Africa's 'borrowed jerseys' era

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After years of playing the " neutral observer" in borrowed Brazil shirts, South African football fans finally have their own horse in the race.

Watch VideoSune Luus hits 150 caps as Proteas Women's 'new breed' transform South African cricket

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While celebrating her longevity, Sune Luus has praised the " fearless" evolution of the game, typified by teenager Kayla Reyneke’s last-ball heroics against the ...

Watch VideoSune Luus set for milestone cap as Proteas Women eye second ODI win against New Zealand

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Suné Luus will make history tomorrow as she becomes just the second South African woman to reach 150 ODI caps.

Watch VideoEdwill van der Merwe absent as JP Pietersen backs Luan Giliomee to lead Sharks’ charge

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Young fullback Luan Giliomee has retained his spot in the Sharks' starting line-up following a stellar debut against Munster.

Watch VideoEben Etzebeth set for Good Friday return as Sharks ponder two paths to Europe's top table

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After a 12-week ban for a moment of madness in Cardiff, the world's premier lock is back. We look at Etzebeth's " mentorship" role on the sidelines and how his return ...

Watch VideoStormers scrumhalf duel: Rising star Imad Khan stakes claim for Edinburgh clash

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Imad Khan provided the creative spark for the Stormers last Sunday. We look at the young scrumhalf’s performance and the " learning curve" required to secure a permanent ...

Watch VideoTottenham's relegation nightmare: Why Spurs fans are longing for Daniel Levy

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As Tottenham Hotspur sit 17th in the Premier League and face a potential drop to the Championship, the post-Levy era has turned into a " delicious irony" for the ...

Watch VideoWhy the Stormers’ attack is failing to fire despite forward dominance

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Despite sitting second on the URC log, the Stormers are frustrated by a lack of clinical edge in the red zone. Dawie Snyman discusses the return of Edinburgh's internationals ...

Watch VideoTon up for Morne van den Berg as Lions get Springbok boost in the pack for Edinburgh clash

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It’s a landmark day for Morné van den Berg at Ellis Park. Coach Ivan van Rooyen has opted for a heavy bench as the Lions aim to start their four-match home run with ...

Watch VideoNobody is going to stop Lions from putting in the big hits, says wing Angelo Davids

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The SA Shield is in the bag, but the Lions aren't satisfied yet. Angelo Davids breaks down the " pictures" Edinburgh will present and why internal competition is ...

Watch VideoEtienne Oosthuizen hails impact of Springboks' alignment camps on Lions’ players

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He may never wear the Bok jersey himself, but Etienne Oosthuizen says the " hunger and drive" brought back by his internationally recognised teammates is lifting ...

Watch VideoA brutal reality check: Why England’s firepower won’t frighten the Springboks

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After a demoralising Six Nations campaign, England head to South Africa with their confidence in the gutter. We look at why Steve Borthwick's men lack the physical ...

Watch VideoFrom heatwave to the Highveld: How Stormers’ conditioning toppled the Bulls

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Damian Willemse credits a brutal training block in 40-degree heat for the Stormers' superior discipline at Loftus. As the Dragons head to Cape Town, we look at the ...

Watch VideoTHE BIG DEBATE | Why the North-South derby is a must-win URC clash for Bulls and Stormers

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For the Bulls, momentum is a fragile ally; for the Stormers, it is a lost spark they are desperate to reclaim. We break down why Saturday’s 80-minute battle at Loftus ...

Watch VideoNo soft landing for Deon Fourie as Stormers, Bulls prepare for latest 'car crash' derby

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Form counts for nothing when the North-South rivalry ignites. Deon Fourie returns to the front line as the Stormers look to end their losing streak against a Bulls ...

Watch VideoMarco van Staden's hybrid prowess ready to power Bulls in derby against Stormers

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Marcell Coetzee hails the fearless Marco van Staden ahead of his milestone 100th cap, as the Bulls prepare for a high-stakes battle at Loftus.

Watch VideoStormers' Deon Fourie ready to prove doubters wrong at Loftus after 'turning odometer back'

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After a brutal two-year injury cycle, Deon Fourie is back. The Stormers legend jokes that his time off the pitch has " turned back the odometer" as he prepares for ...

Watch VideoWhy Cape Town must trade Western Province and Newlands nostalgia for a Stormers future

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Why are we still filming weeds at a decommissioned stadium? It is time to embrace the " shiny and new." We look at the necessity of brand alignment in the URC era ...

Springboks' Felix Jones dismisses narrative that contestable kicking is leading to more scrums

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With chasers now winning the majority of aerial duels, the kick has become rugby's most dangerous offensive weapon.

Watch VideoProteas chose a crappy time to have a bad night, says Shukri Conrad after New Zealand defeat

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After a crushing nine-wicket loss in Kolkata, Proteas coach Shukri Conrad defends his team's temperament.