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Sunday, December 22, 2024

Opinion

Sport in the age of social media ... Stars battling rampant online abuse

Sport in the age of social media ... Stars battling rampant online abuse

By John Goliath | Published 2h ago

Not all sports people deal with criticism or abuse in the same way. Some athletes go through rough patches longer than others because it impacts their mental health, which in turn impacts their performance on the pitch or court.

COMMENT: Boorish Man United and their fans are mediocre, and long may the suffering continue

By Michael Sherman | Published Nov 28, 2024

After Alex Ferguson left, Manchester United began to experience a period of mediocrity their fans so richly deserved.

COMMENT: Boorish Man United and their fans are mediocre, and long may the suffering continue

COMMENT: Boorish Man United and their fans are mediocre, and long may the suffering continue

Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson: Was boxing the winner as they laugh all the way to the bank?

By Michael Sherman | Published Nov 17, 2024

Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson: Was boxing the winner as they laugh all the way to the bank?

After 2010 World Cup glory, it should never have come to this for Safa president Danny Jordaan

By Matshelane Mamabolo | Published Nov 15, 2024

After 2010 World Cup glory, it should never have come to this for Safa president Danny Jordaan

Jake Paul v Mike Tyson: Will YouTuber stand a chance against Rusty Iron Mike?

By Michael Sherman | Published Nov 13, 2024

Jake Paul v Mike Tyson: Will YouTuber stand a chance against Rusty Iron Mike?

Is Manchester City’s reign coming to an end, as Liverpool surge ahead?

By Michael Sherman | Published Nov 11, 2024

Is Manchester City’s reign coming to an end, as Liverpool surge ahead?

Is it time to ban fans at the Soweto Derby to stop Kaizer Chiefs’ hooliganism?

By Lunga Biyela | Published Nov 6, 2024

Is it time to ban fans at the Soweto Derby to stop Kaizer Chiefs’ hooliganism?

Will Liverpool let the title slip again, like Steven Gerrard did all those years ago?

By Michael Sherman | Published Nov 6, 2024

Will Liverpool let the title slip again, like Steven Gerrard did all those years ago?

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‘Not a Shred of Truth’: ICTU and Survé expose Nedbank’s alleged collusion

‘Not a Shred of Truth’: ICTU and Survé expose Nedbank’s alleged collusion

The spirit of giving: How local heroes celebrate Christmas

The spirit of giving: How local heroes celebrate Christmas

The importance of flexibility in modern workplaces

The importance of flexibility in modern workplaces

Julius Malema | The Economic Freedom Fighters is Committed to Authentic Black Unity, not Opportunism

Julius Malema | The Economic Freedom Fighters is Committed to Authentic Black Unity, not Opportunism

COMMENT: Reality check as dominant Sundowns moer Chiefs, while fans turn CKO spectacle to ‘UFC’ battle

By Sihle Mlambo | Published Nov 4, 2024

COMMENT: Reality check as dominant Sundowns moer Chiefs, while fans turn CKO spectacle to ‘UFC’ battle

COMMENT: Reality check as dominant Sundowns moer Chiefs, while fans turn CKO spectacle to ‘UFC’ battle

COMMENT: Erik ten Hag should have been fired after winning FA Cup in May

By Sihle Mlambo | Published Oct 28, 2024

COMMENT: Erik ten Hag should have been fired after winning FA Cup in May

COMMENT: Erik ten Hag should have been fired after winning FA Cup in May

COMMENT: Royal AM’s downfall: Controversies and the cost of ignoring responsibility

By Lunga Biyela | Published Oct 27, 2024

COMMENT: Royal AM’s downfall: Controversies and the cost of ignoring responsibility

COMMENT: Royal AM’s downfall: Controversies and the cost of ignoring responsibility

Siya Kolisi will have Rassie Erasmus in his corner as Springboks head north amid captain’s divorce

By John Goliath | Published Oct 23, 2024

Siya Kolisi will have Rassie Erasmus in his corner as Springboks head north amid captain’s divorce

Siya Kolisi will have Rassie Erasmus in his corner as Springboks head north amid captain’s divorce

Did Siya Kolisi’s battle to be fit for 2023 World Cup negatively affect marriage with Rachel?

By Michael Sherman | Published Oct 23, 2024

Did Siya Kolisi’s battle to be fit for 2023 World Cup negatively affect marriage with Rachel?

Did Siya Kolisi’s battle to be fit for 2023 World Cup negatively affect marriage with Rachel?

Move over Jose Mourinho, Hugo Broos is the special one for Bafana

By Michael Sherman | Published Oct 20, 2024

Move over Jose Mourinho, Hugo Broos is the special one for Bafana

Move over Jose Mourinho, Hugo Broos is the special one for Bafana

COMMENT: Hugo Broos sparks Bafana Bafana revival, reigniting South Africa’s football passion

By Lunga Biyela | Published Oct 13, 2024

COMMENT: Hugo Broos sparks Bafana Bafana revival, reigniting South Africa’s football passion

COMMENT: Hugo Broos sparks Bafana Bafana revival, reigniting South Africa’s football passion

Spinning can be another tool to help correct Mzansi’s many ills

By Morgan Bolton | Published Oct 10, 2024

Spinning can be another tool to help correct Mzansi’s many ills

Spinning can be another tool to help correct Mzansi’s many ills

COMMENT: If sports stars are Gods among mortals, are referees the devil?

By Michael Sherman | Published Oct 6, 2024

COMMENT: If sports stars are Gods among mortals, are referees the devil?

COMMENT: If sports stars are Gods among mortals, are referees the devil?

COMMENT: Dear INEOS, Erik ten Hag is the right man for the Manchester United job

By Lunga Biyela | Published Oct 2, 2024

COMMENT: Dear INEOS, Erik ten Hag is the right man for the Manchester United job

COMMENT: Dear INEOS, Erik ten Hag is the right man for the Manchester United job

COMMENT: Nasreddine Nabi on the right path despite Kaizer Chiefs’ loss to Mamelodi Sundowns

By Lunga Biyela | Published Sep 29, 2024

COMMENT: Nasreddine Nabi on the right path despite Kaizer Chiefs’ loss to Mamelodi Sundowns

COMMENT: Nasreddine Nabi on the right path despite Kaizer Chiefs’ loss to Mamelodi Sundowns

Sports stars suffering from online abuse becoming more and more prevalent

By John Goliath | Published Sep 29, 2024

Sports stars suffering from online abuse becoming more and more prevalent

Sports stars suffering from online abuse becoming more and more prevalent

COMMENT: Look away Orlando Pirates fans, a successful Kaizer Chiefs is good for SA

By Michael Sherman | Published Sep 26, 2024

COMMENT: Look away Orlando Pirates fans, a successful Kaizer Chiefs is good for SA

COMMENT: Look away Orlando Pirates fans, a successful Kaizer Chiefs is good for SA

COMMENT: Springboks’ Manie Libbok needs to find his kicking boots before questions get louder

By Michael Sherman | Published Sep 23, 2024

COMMENT: Springboks’ Manie Libbok needs to find his kicking boots before questions get louder

COMMENT: Springboks’ Manie Libbok needs to find his kicking boots before questions get louder

COMMENT: When will Kaizer Chiefs be worthy of their legions of fans’ support again?

By Michael Sherman | Published Sep 22, 2024

COMMENT: When will Kaizer Chiefs be worthy of their legions of fans’ support again?

COMMENT: When will Kaizer Chiefs be worthy of their legions of fans’ support again?

COMMENT: What’s happened to the depth in Proteas cricket?

By Michael Sherman | Published Sep 19, 2024

COMMENT: What’s happened to the depth in Proteas cricket?

COMMENT: What’s happened to the depth in Proteas cricket?

Opinion: Equal prize money has finally been announced for ICC T20 World Cup, and it’s about time

By Michael Sherman | Published Sep 18, 2024

Opinion: Equal prize money has finally been announced for ICC T20 World Cup, and it’s about time

Opinion: Equal prize money has finally been announced for ICC T20 World Cup, and it’s about time