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Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro to step down at end of season. Decision not to renew contract announced for smooth transition. Team excels under Riveiro, second in Betway Premiership, in CAF Champions League quarterfinals and Nedbank Cup semifinals.
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Lewis Hamilton reaffirms faith in Ferrari despite double disqualification in China. Hamilton and Leclerc’s cars failed technical checks in Shanghai. Hamilton expresses 100% confidence in team amid challenges. Ferrari boss suggests water bottle leak contributed to Leclerc’s weight issue. Team aims to push limits to match McLaren’s performance in F1.
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Sergio Perez in talks with multiple teams for a potential return to Formula 1 in 2026 after leaving Red Bull. Perez, who had a challenging season in 2025, emphasizes the importance of a meaningful project. Rumors suggest American manufacturer Cadillac as a potential team. Perez’s replacement at Red Bull, Liam Lawson, has faced difficulties. Perez highlights the challenges of driving the RB20 car.
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Kevin Lerena, the WBC Bridgerweight champion, will defend his title against Serhiy Radchenko in South Africa on May 1st. The “Reckoning” tournament in Pretoria will feature top South African boxers. Lerena aims to make history by defending his title on home soil. Boxing South Africa is excited about the event, signaling a positive step for the sport.
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South African limited-overs cricket coach Rob Walter resigns for personal reasons, effective immediately. Walter led the team to historic achievements, including reaching the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final in 2024 and the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup semi-finals in 2023. His tenure also included a semi-final appearance in the ICC Champions Trophy.
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Mamelodi Sundowns aim to reach CAF Champions League final, facing Esperance in quarterfinals. Sundowns, SA’s most successful club in the competition, target their second title since 2016. Coach Cardoso emphasizes the importance of details in the upcoming match. Sundowns midfielder Modiba stresses the need to utilize home advantage. Orlando Pirates also in quarterfinal action against MC Alger.
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Manchester City’s Erling Haaland sustains ankle injury in FA Cup quarter-final, requiring further tests. Doubtful for semi-final against Nottingham Forest in April. Club statement says Haaland will seek specialist consultation. Expected to be fit for remainder of season, including FIFA Club World Cup. Haaland has scored 21 goals in 28 league games. City fifth in table, facing Leicester City next.
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The 20th IRONMAN African Championships in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, featured a prize pool of over R3 million, attracting 2,000 athletes, including 80 elite professionals. Denmark’s Magnus Ditlev won with a time of 7 hours and 44 minutes, while Germany’s Anne Reischmann secured back-to-back wins. Both praised the challenging conditions and the support from fellow athletes and spectators.
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South Africa’s Blitzboks finished ninth in the Hong Kong Sevens, missing the Cup quarterfinals for the first time this season. Despite likely retaining fourth place in the overall standings, they lost ground to series leaders Argentina and Fiji, who reached the Cup semifinals. Argentina will play Australia, and Fiji will face France in the last four.
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Royal AM football club is back on the market as businessman Roy Moodley’s deal to buy the club collapsed. Sars curator found Moodley unfit to take over due to his controversial background. The club faced challenges, with 13 postponed matches and withdrawal from the Nedbank Cup, damaging the PSL’s reputation. Former owner Shaun Mkhize was placed under administration for a R40 million debt.
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