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Our year 2026, between war drums and the hope of a sport that rediscovers culture
Gianni Merlo, President of the International Sport Press Association. Carlo Pozzoni We are living through the most delicate period for global stability since the end of the Second World War. The echo of the drums of war is part of our daily lives and we risk becoming numb to the images of destruction and death. TRUST Sport survives but it also needs injections of trust, because it risks falling into the hands of organizations that know neither dignity nor honesty. It is prec
APO
Jan 2


Travel smart this festive season
It’s the final countdown to year-end and as you prepare for the summer break, it's a suitable time to take note of things that tend to derail holiday trips. Every holiday season, many South Africans miss their flights - often due to last-minute rushes, longer check-in queues, or simple missteps. To help stay ahead of the crowd, LIFT provides a wrap up of key info and simple, smart travel tips to help travellers arrive on time, breeze through the airport and start holidays str
Michael Oakley
Nov 25, 2025


LIFT reveals South African’s Top 5 designs for its birthday tail competition – Voting now open!
South Africans, it’s time to make your mark in the sky! After an overwhelming response to LIFT’s fifth birthday tail design competition, voting officially opened on 13 November, giving the public the chance to choose their favourite design from the top five shortlisted entries. The competition has produced a vibrant mix of South African creativity, with the five finalists hailing from across the country - Durban, Cape Town, Pretoria, Bloemfontein, and Knysna - a true reflecti
Michael Oakley
Nov 14, 2025


Heineken renews commitment as premium partner of the Sports Business Forum
The Sport Business Forum (SBF25) is delighted to welcome Heineken® as a Premium Partner of the Forum, taking place on 16-17 October at...
Michael Oakley
Oct 9, 2025


Onke Sitwayi embarks on coastal walk to promote national unity
In a powerful tribute to South Africa’s rich heritage and spirit of unity, community builder and youth advocate Onke Sitwayi will...
Michael Oakley
Sep 11, 2025


Five ways AI is changing traditional sports betting
Sports betting has traditionally relied on instinct, basic stats, and a bit of luck. But in recent years, AI powered sports predictions...
Michael Oakley
Nov 8, 2024


WE HAVE A WINNER!
Congratulations Elmi Taljaard, you are the winner of the four Castle Lite Draught Glasses, two Castle Lite Hats and a Castle Lite Ice...
Michael Oakley
Oct 28, 2024


Win! Win! Win!
Here is your chance to walk away with a prize from View From The Throne. I am giving away four Castle Lite Draught Glasses, two Castle...
Michael Oakley
Oct 7, 2024


I believe in you Cape Town, I believe
Ok people of the fairest Cape now is your chance to shine. Now is your time to deliver for the whole country. Now is your time to leave...
Michael Oakley
Sep 6, 2024


Proteas make my day
2.15am: After a night celebrating MJ Scheepers' 30th birthday (with him in Komatipoort while I live in Joburg) with Revaan Singh, that...
Michael Oakley
Jun 27, 2024


In Rassie we trust
The first Springbok team announcement was always going to rub some people the wrong way. Provincial bias, living in the past, lack of...
Michael Oakley
Jun 18, 2024


Well, I fa cupped that up ...
Humble pie, humble pie with a side of crow is what I’ll be having for dinner, deservedly so. I wrote about how there was no way...
Michael Oakley
May 25, 2024


What a fa cup this will be
There’s a joke going around on social media about how easy it’s going to be for Manchester City to complete the double when they face...
Michael Oakley
May 24, 2024


Sharks or Lions? Why not both?
The whole of South Africa will be backing the Hollywoodbets Sharks when the face Glouster in the final of the EPCR Challenge Cup on...
Michael Oakley
May 23, 2024


It's City's world, we're just living in it
The final day of the English Premier League season will decide who walks away with the trophy, sort of ... The juggernaut that is...
Michael Oakley
May 17, 2024


Best laid plans ...
There was a plan; it was a complicated plan but it was a plan for a bit fun on Saturday. Myself, Corne and Elmi Taljaard were going to go...
Michael Oakley
May 14, 2024


Extraordinary takes drive
Investec-sponsored professional golfer Danielle du Toit tells her powerful story of redemption – from overcoming personal struggles in...
Sunshine Ladies Tour
Apr 22, 2024


Think before you speak
I’m a self-confessed sports snob. I don’t like sitting in the stands at a rugby, cricket or football game listening to idiots shout...
Michael Oakley
Apr 21, 2024


Time is on our side
Timing, in life, as in sport, is everything and this proved to be the case at the Joburg Ladies Open on Friday morning. I arrived - still...
Michael Oakley
Apr 19, 2024


Get out the closet
I've always felt that golf is supposed to be covered by journalists on the course not in a nice, air-conditioned room with comfy chairs...
Michael Oakley
Apr 18, 2024
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