MOGAMAD ALLIE reflects on the career of classy cricketer, Sedick ‘Dickie’ Conrad who passed away on Tuesday, March 11. It’s hard to believe, given the subsequent glut of runs he made at provincial level, that Sedick Conrad only started playing club cricket at the relatively advanced age...

Ashihara Karate: Sabaki – The Essential Guide to Mastering the Art by Hoosain Narker and Erik Petermann is an authoritative and comprehensive manual on Ashihara Karate. MAHMOOD SANGLAY reviews this book on a dynamic and practical form of full-contact karate developed by Hideyuki Ashihara. It’s immediately pleasing...

Despite an incidental entry into rugby and his rugged game style, Aslam carved out a larger-than-life presence in the history of black rugby in South Africa. Shaped by his upbringing, he embodied charisma, a flair for performance, and a rugged and charismatic persona. By PROFESSOR ASLAM FATAAR...

For Mountview, golf has always been more than a sport; it’s a vehicle for community, tradition and personal growth. By YUMNA AGHERDIEN The writer, Yumna Agherdien, served as Mountview Golf Club Administrator from 2005 to 2017 and was Junior Academy Convenor from 2011 to 2020. (Photo NAADIR...

Rachid Mekhloufi’s journey is a symbol of perseverance, talent, political courage, sacrifice and sportsmanship. By YOUCEF BOUANDEL THE death of football star Rachid Mekhloufi at the age of 88 on November 8 has marked the end of an era. For more than half a century, he was...

‘By cycling, we are not just riding for fitness; we’re riding with the intent to bring hope to those who have lost everything.’ – Dr Elias Parker By NONTOBEKO AISHA MKHWANAZI When most people think of cycling, images of winding roads and fitness may come to mind....

Jacques Kallis comes out of retirement to make his veterans cricket debut. FEROZ SHAIK In an exciting turn of events for Cape Town's veterans cricket league, cricketing legend Jacques Kallis made his highly anticipated veterans debut for Claremont on Wednesday, October 30, in a match against reigning...

Former Protea, Farhaan Behardien made his veterans cricket debut for Ottoman Cricket Club. FEROZ SHAIK Former Protea, Farhaan Behardien made his veterans cricket debut for Ottoman Cricket Club with a man of the match performance against Hanover Park Cricket Club. Behardien, a veteran of 59 one day...

‘Israel has intentionally destroyed or damaged all Palestinian sporting infrastructure in Gaza, including major stadiums, some of which were used as detention and torture centres by Israeli forces.’ By SHAKIR ACHMAT LED by the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement, the push to isolate Israel from international...

Battswood Football Club celebrates a remarkable milestone this year that traces back to its founding in 1929 by the teachers and students of Battswood Training College. by FEROZ SHAIK Originally named Battswood Collegians, the club has played an integral role in Cape Town's football history over the...