David Isaacson is a sports reporter for the Sunday Times and TimesLIVE.
Wayde to share Olympic ceremony with sister, but what about the relay?
Wayde van Niekerk is making a special stop at the Olympic village in Paris so he can take part in the opening ceremony ...
Coach Snyman has harsh words with Blitzboks, says must play as ‘collective’
The Olympic flame has yet to be lit but the Blitzboks’ hopes of a medal were all but extinguished as they lost their ...
Unimpressive Blitzboks go down to Ireland in Paris Olympics opener
The Blitzboks looked a far cry from Olympic medallists as they went down 5-10 to Ireland in their opening match of the ...
‘It’s not easy to be defending Olympic champion,’ says Tatjana Smith
Tatjana Smith on Wednesday admitted being the defending Olympic 200m breaststroke champion has its challenges but she ...
Olympic finalist Kaylene Corbett owns unique spot in Tatjana Smith’s shadow
Kaylene Corbett has a unique claim in South African sports history, being the only swimmer — if not all-round ...
Davids says Blitzboks ‘can go all the way’ in Paris Olympic tournament
Captain Selwyn Davids is hoping the Blitzboks can get Team South Africa off to a good start with a medal on the opening ...
Akani Simbine faces world champ in final Olympic tune-up in London
Akani Simbine goes toe-to-toe with some of the Olympic favourites at the final pre-Games Diamond League meet in London ...
Wayde van Niekerk will make history if he can medal in both Olympic relays
Wayde van Niekerk will make Olympic history once again if he wins medals in both relays at the Paris Olympics next ...
Benjamin Richardson rockets up world list with runaway 100m win
Benjamin Richardson delivered a timely boost to South Africa’s 4x100m relay Olympic medal hopes as he became only the ...
Olympic schedule: South Africans in action on July 27
The schedule of South Africans in action at the Paris Olympics on Saturday.