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The G20 leaders summit was held in South Africa last week. (GCIS)

Of flags, flowers, fashion and flashlights

Johannesburg not only hosted a successful G20 Leaders’ Summit, the first to take place on African soil, but also delivered an impressive and memorable global event.

Abandoned mines such as Kleinzee, Nuttabooi, Bontekoe and Oubeep were targeted during the operation. About 300 alleged illegal miners were found digging at Nuttabooi (above). (Photo: David Harrison)

Undocumented people arrested at abandoned Northern Cape mines to be repatriated

The 90 detainees are among 110 people held by police at abandoned mining sites in the Namakwa district.

(John McCann/M&G)

An open letter to my Springbok

From an old acquaintance* with benefits

Rassie Erasmus has commended his side after they overcame a tough Wales outfit to reach their third Rugby World Cup final. (Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters)

Rassie confirms: ‘I won’t coach beyond 2019’

The Boks finished the year with a 50% win record

At risk: Springbok Aphiwe Dyantyi injured his hamstring during his last Super Rugby match, but has been declared fit to play for the Lions against the Crusaders on Saturday. (Reuters)

Super Rugby is wounding our Springboks

South Africa has more players out in a season than any other group of elite sportsmen

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

The All Blacks performing the haka

Imagining rugby – beyond 2020

Vested interests must be put aside, and a new cross-border, global approach needs to be adopted.

Breathometer

Now the Boks face a real Test

Some claim that their five-win run has less to do with their capabilities than with their opponents’ shortcomings

“Defence for us is an attitude thing

Beast still loving Springbok life

He may have played in 92 Tests since his debut, but Tendai Mtawarira remains thrilled with the current Springbok environment.

Lwazi Mvovo of the Springboks on his way to score a try during the 1st Castle Lager Incoming Series Test match between South Africa and Ireland.

A bleak view of the green and gold from the banks of the Orange

The outlook for the Springboks is depressing unless they start thinking differently about the game, writes Luke Alfred.

Boks: Some choices are simple

Allister Coetzee faces all kinds of problems, and pressure, when he picks the new squad

It was a match

Springboks come up short after defeat by All Blacks

New Zealand have beaten SA – crushing the teams’ dream of wanting to win to cap celebrations for captain Jean de Villiers 100th Test.

Without action “there will be no tomorrow”, says Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu.

Tutu criticises slow transformation in the Springboks

After 20 years of democracy, Archbishop Desmond Tutu has decried the "tortoise pace" at which transformation is taking place in SA rugby.

​Victor Matfield appointed as interim Springboks captain

Victor Matfield will lead the Springboks for the first time since his return to the sport in this weekend’s match against World XV.

Trifecta case: Govt building was incomplete, ten months later

Work to make a Trifecta building ready for government office work in Springbok was left incomplete for 10 months, despite payment having been made.

Springboks ascend: Eden must fall

South Africa will face New Zealand at Eden Park as a team determined to end 76 years of hurt.

Springboks’ winning streak at risk in Brisbane

If history is the best guide, South Africa’s nine-match victory streak will end in Australia on Saturday.

Habana joins 50-try club as Boks blitz Samoa

Bryan Habana became the sixth man to score 50 Test tries as South Africa romped to a 56-23 victory over Samoa at Loftus on Saturday.

Safa hush on international Bafana-Springboks games

The sports ministry and Safa are keeping mum on a possible international soccer and rugby double header at FNB Stadium in August.

Steyn rejects Bulls offer for French team

Flyhalf Morné Steyn has said that he will join French side Stade Français when his contract with the Bulls ends in October.