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Doubts cast over 'undemocratic' ASA elections - 07 Sep 2010

The decision to stage the upcoming Athletics South Africa (ASA) board elections, scheduled for 18th September, has been thrown into doubt after the move was labelled as 'undemocratic' by critics claiming that it contradicts the governing body’s constitution. read more

SA Coach calls for stiffer competition - 07 Sep 2010

The coach of the South African women’s rugby team has called for the South Africa Rugby Union (SARU) to schedule in more regular competition against top ranked countries if the nation wants to be more competitive at the next World Cup in 2014. read more

Pakistan tour still on says CSA - 07 Sep 2010

Cricket South Africa has reiterated that the national cricket team’s upcoming series against Pakistan, to be held in the United Arab Emirates, is still on despite the ongoing betting scandal engulfing the opposition. read more

Batsman adds to Pakistan claims - 06 Sep 2010

Pakistan batsman Yasir Hameed has claimed that his comments have been ‘inaccurately reported’ after his interview published in the UK newspaper the News of the World cast further allegations on his team-mates of match-fixing. read more

ICC to hire neutral to determine Pakistan fate - 06 Sep 2010

The International Cricket Council (ICC) will appoint an independent commissioner to determine the fate of the three Pakistani players fighting spot-fixing charges as the scandal continues to dominate cricket. read more

Sam hits out at SASCOC critics - 06 Sep 2010

SASCOC president Gideon Sam has hit out at critics of the national Olympic governing body's policies during its annual general meeting held in Bloemfontein this weekend. read more

Date set for ASA elections - 06 Sep 2010

Athletics South Africa (ASA) will regain control of the sport on 18th September when elections are held for a new board at a special general meeting. read more

REFEREE IN MATCH-FIXING SCANDAL - 03 Sep 2010

A match-fixing scandal may have been unearthed as a referee has been arrested for reportedly accepting bribery for a football match at the weekend. read more

ASA 'HAMPERING' SASCOC BOARD PROGRESS - 02 Sep 2010

A senior official has reportedly accused four Athletics South Africa (ASA) provinces of hampering the progress made by the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC), that took control of the board from November last year. read more

ICC looks to make quick Pakistan decision - 31 Aug 2010

The International Cricket Council is looking to make a decision by the weekend on the next course of action following the match-fixing claims made against four Pakistan cricketers as the sport continues to be rocked by the betting scandal. read more

SOUTH KOREAN GP WILL GO AHEAD - 31 Aug 2010

Organisers of the inaugural South Korean Formula 1 Grand Prix have reassured that the race will go ahead as planned in late October.

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SEDIBE CONCERNED AT INFLATED STADIUM COSTS - 27 Aug 2010

South African Football Association CEO Leslie Sedibe, has admitted that he is concerned that certain World Cup stadium managements could price the venues ‘out of the market.’

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SPORTS BETTING ESCAPES ONLINE BAN - 27 Aug 2010

Online betting on horseracing and sport has escaped the ruling by the North Gauteng High Court prohibiting online gambling. read more

BENIN TO HOST 2012 CHAMPIONSHIPS - 26 Aug 2010

Benin will host the 18th edition of the African athletics championships... read more

SAFA LAUNCHES STOLEN KIT INVESTIGATION - 25 Aug 2010

The South African Football Association has reportedly launched an investigation into the disappearance of thousands of rands worth of FIFA refereeing kit and other equipment. read more

Peters named new SANZAR chief executive - 24 Aug 2010

Experienced rugby administrator Greg Peters has been appointed as the new chief executive of the three-country SANZAR rugby alliance which governs the Tri-Nations and Super Rugby competitions. read more

CSA ELECTS NEW BOARD MEMBERS - 23 Aug 2010

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has reappointed Mtutuzeli Nyoka as president for the next two years at the CSA’s Annual General Meeting, having been nominated unopposed for the position. 


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17 CITIES TO BID FOR YOUTH Olympics - 23 Aug 2010

The first ever Youth Olympic Games in Singapore appears to be a huge success as the IOC has revealed that up to 17 countries have expressed an interest in hosting the 2018 Summer Youth Olympic Games. read more

MALI APPOINTED HEAD OF GAUTENG CRICKET - 23 Aug 2010

Former ICC President Ray Mali has been appointed the new administrator of Gauteng Cricket’s interim Board, which is set to begin work in September.

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Ref claims lower leagues are beset by corruption - 20 Aug 2010

A former PSL referee has claimed that corruption is engrained in the culture of the lower reaches of South African domestic football with bribery of match officials by club representatives commonplace in the provincial Vodacom League. read more

V8 Supercars set to join F1 race - 20 Aug 2010

F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone is reportedly working on a plan to bring in the Australian Touring Car category V8 Supercars as a support event for the 2011 Singapore F1 Grand Prix. read more

Tri-Nations 2011 schedule released - 19 Aug 2010

The schedule for the 2011 Tri-Nations competition has been confirmed in what could be the last edition of the tournament in its current structure prior to the inclusion of Argentina in 2012. read more

Players against SANZAR break-up - 19 Aug 2010

Piet Heymans, the chief executive of the South African Professional Rugby Players Association, has warned that the potential break-up of the SANZAR alliance could have ‘serious implications’ for the sport worldwide. read more

Hoskins blames cities for empty World Cup stadia - 18 Aug 2010

Oregan Hoskins, the president of the South Africa Rugby Union (SARU), has blamed a lack of communication on the part of the city councils of Durban and Cape Town as the reason why no deals have been struck for rugby teams to use World Cup stadia post-tournament. read more

World Cup stadia not fit for cricket - 18 Aug 2010

South Africa will not be able to host a major international cricket tournament at the newly constructed World Cup stadia, Cricket South Africa has told Parliament. read more

CSA to lay out four year plan - 18 Aug 2010

At least 250 delegates have arrived in Johannesburg ahead of the 2010 Cricket South Africa (CSA) annual conference this week with the organisation looking to produce a four-year plan for its future. read more

ICC to send World XI to Pakistan - 18 Aug 2010

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is hoping to send an invitational World XI to play fixtures in Pakistan by the end of 2011 – the first time that the sport will have hosted a game in the country since March 2009. read more

SASCOC: ASA officials will face charges - 17 Aug 2010

Charges will be brought against ‘certain individuals’ at Athletics South Africa (ASA) during a disciplinary inquiry in September for their role played in the Caster Semenya gender row, the SA Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) has confirmed. read more

Bothman fired as NW sports chief - 17 Aug 2010

Grace Bothman, the North West sports and recreation MEC, has been dismissed from her post under allegations of ‘detrimental and catastrophic’ behaviour. read more

SARU mulling over SANZAR withdrawal - 16 Aug 2010

Media reports have suggested that the South African Rugby Union (SARU) is on the verge of withdrawing from SANZAR after the governing body’s relationship with the its counterparts in the alliance, Australia and New Zealand, reached an all-time low. read more

CSA keeps quiet over bonus payments - 16 Aug 2010

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has refused to comment on bonuses paid to their employees until a review is completed by an independent audit committee. read more

Indian PM steps in to save Delhi Games - 16 Aug 2010

India’s Prime Minister Manmohan Singh promised a successful Commonwealth Games after he intervened to rescue the troubled event in Delhi that has been beset by delays and allegations of corruption. read more

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There could be half a dozen coaches wanting to take over from Peter, that doesn't mean it's going to happen. We are not going to speculate.

 

South Africa Rugby Union communications manager Andy Colquhoun denies speculation that Jake White is poised to replace Pieter de Villiers as the national team coach.