Sport Industry Group

Mbalula reveals R10bn sport development plan

Sport and Recreation Minister Fikile Mbalula, has revealed that the National Sport and Recreation Plan (NSRP) will cost the nation up to R10 billio…read more

MasterCard serves up Roland Garros deal - 17 May 2013

MasterCard has become a major sponsor of Roland Garros, ahead of the start the French Open later this month, in a new five-year deal with the French Tennis Federation. read more

Athletics Provinces call for crisis meeting - 17 May 2013

Several of Athletics SA’s (ASA) provincial members have called for a special general meeting in order to regain control of the sport. Four provinces have requested that Zola Majavu, the appointed administrator at ASA, set up a meeting to discuss a shift of power in the country’s Athletics governance.  read more

Nedbank Cup final sells out in days - 17 May 2013

Tickets for this month’s Nedbank Cup final have sold out, just days after they went on sale. read more

Adidas release new next-gen boot - 17 May 2013

adidas has unveiled Nitrocharge, a new energy-retaining football boot designed for the next generation of footballer that follows the legacy of the existing predator, adipure & f50 ranges.  read more

Johnson & Coe to celebrate grassroots champions - 17 May 2013

Boris Johnson, the Mayor of London, will welcome politicians, businesses and grassroots projects to City Hall ahead of the anniversary of the 2012 Games. The gathering, led by Beyond Sport ambassadorLord Seb Coe, former Chairman of London 2012 and Chairman of the British Olympic Association, will come together to celebrate and reward sports… read more

Lorgat emerges as CSA CEO favourite - 16 May 2013

Former International Cricket Council (ICC) CEO, Haroon Lorgat, has emerged as one of the favourites to take over as the new CEO of Cricket South Africa (CSA).  read more

Optima retains Premier League coverage - 16 May 2013

Optima Sports Management International (OSMI) has retained the rights to broadcast the Barclays Premier League in Sub-Saharan Africa.  read more

Proteas tour of Sri Lanka confirmed - 16 May 2013

The CSA has confirmed that the Proteas will play five One Day Internationals and three Twenty20 matches during the tour to Sri Lanka in July and August.  read more