June 2026

Even in her absence, the inspirational figure of Irene Phiri looms large behind the Madibaz volleyball team’s challenge at the Ussa championships in Gqeberha this week.

David Manuel believes the Madibaz can “slay some dragons” at the Ussa rugby tournament at Mandela University in Gqeberha next week.

When Gqeberha sprinter Buhle Mgqibela sticks her number onto her green-and-gold vest at the Cucsa Games in Botswana on Sunday it will be the culmination of a childhood dream.

Gqeberha – In a world increasingly defined by speed, distraction and tech overdrive, artist and writer Nyakallo Maleke offers her art as a form of pausing and listening, a way of returning to our inner child and learning to care for the soul.

Karateka Nezaan Swartz will operate with surgical precision when she attempts to add to her tally of six gold medals at the University Sports South Africa (Ussa) tournament in June.