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Grand old master: The Odi Stadium in the former Bophuthatswana bantustan is now only used by a few athletes, who still train on its Tartan running track. (Paul Botes/M&G)

Odi: The life and death of a legendary football stadium

Odi Stadium, a unique behemoth that once held 60 000 fans, is clinging to its existence

One and only: Jaco Peyper (centre) will be the only South African referee at the Rugby World Cup 2019.  (Steve Haag/Gallo Images and Dianne Manson/Getty Images)

Boots, balls & bluster: Blowing the whistle on rugby ref bias

Claims of favouritism stalk the game, but the data on penalties paints a picture at odds with righteous indignation

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Editorial: One last chance to do good for SA

To effectively lead South Africa out of the morass, Ramaphosa must prioritise service to the people.

The governing ANC is losing its political hegemony. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Siyanqoba rally a strong show of support for the ANC

Supporters at Sunday’s Siyanqoba rally were confident the governing party will win the May 8 elections, and the president feels no different

ANC supporters decked in green and gold steadily streamed into the Ellis Park stadium as entertainers performed on stage on Sunday morning before proceedings kicked off. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Siyanqoba rally marks final push for ANC ahead of crucial poll

The Siyanqoba rally is billed as a show of force in the final push for votes ahead of the most crucial election since 1994

A signs rotates between pictures of presidential candidates Emmanuel Ramazani Shadary, former Congolese interior minister (L) and Martin Fayulu, Congolese joint opposition. (Crispin Kyala/Reuters)

Catch the overnight sleeper from Jozi to Durban

Its passengers haven’t just been transported from one place to another; they have travelled and emerge richer for the experience.

Does the nature

Boks stay 7th in rankings despite comeback heroics

England, meanwhile, slipped to fourth spot for the first time in two years. They are replaced by Australia, who beat Ireland 18-9 in Brisbane.

Cake and politics: On rugby quotas and the World Cup

Boks edge England in Ellis Park thriller

The Springboks got back to winning ways with victory over England in an enthralling Test at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday

White believes Erasmus should select two different teams for the Wales clash and the first match against England.

Jake urges Rassie to pick predominantly black side to face Wales

​Jake White says Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus should pick a predominantly black Bok team to face Wales in Washington DC

‘In South Africa you have passionate fans and it is their home

All Blacks expect Bok backlash at Ellis Park

New Zealand are expecting a South Africa backlash at a hostile Ellis Park when the teams meet in a crunch Rugby Championship fixture on Saturday.

President Jacob Zuma was welcomed by thunderous applause and ululations at the Ellis Park Stadium.

Zuma requests prayers for peaceful elections

President Jacob Zuma has asked worshippers attending a Good Friday service at Ellis Pak Stadium to pray for peaceful and sucessful general elections.

Far from the madding crowd: Crowds mourn Mandela at Ellis Park

Away from the crowds, cameras and politicking at FNB Stadium, mourners at Ellis Park braved the wind and rain in a "sacrifice of gratitude" to Madiba.

Azzuri going for goal against Slovakia

Azzuri going for goal against Slovakia

Italy face Slovakia in their final Group F match on Thursday playing for their Soccer World Cup survival as they face the shame of a first round exit.

Portugal in seventh heaven

Portugal in seventh heaven, Spain back on track

Portugal routed North Korea 7-0 in the Soccer World Cup on Monday while Spain bounced back from a shock opening defeat to ease past Honduras.

‘This is a world party’

‘This is a world party’

While both Spain and Honduras had their disappointments in their showdown on Monday, fans loving the South African experience were the real winners.

Lions without pride

Lions without pride

The Johannesburg-based franchise has hit rock bottom. Andy Capostagno wonders if anyone believes things can improve.

The 35-year-old return match

The Oxford Dictionary defines an Indian summer as a belated period of warm, sunny weather that materialises long after expected.

Top teams in drab PSL draw

There was little spark at Ellis Park as Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates labouredto a goalless draw on Wednesday night.

Roads agency says skills shortage a ‘challenge’

Skills and contractor shortages are major obstacles to the upgrading of road infrastructure in Johannesburg, the South African National Roads Agency said on Tuesday. Spokesperson…