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South Africa hosted the first-ever African Soccer World Cup in 2010 after winning the rights in 2004.Star midfielder Reneilwe "Yeye" Letsholonyane recalls the drive to the stadium before the opening match against Mexico.Letsholonyane remembers making a key interception that led to Siphiwe Tshabalala's opening goal.On 11 June 2010 - a Friday - the majority of…

Makazole Mapimpi (Getty Images) Springbok star Makazole Mapimpi's new Sharks contract allows the winger a Japan foray from this September to next April, to boost his earning potential.Mapimpi initially rejected a R9 million net offer from Johan Ackermann's NTT Docomo Red Hurricanes but will join them on loan instead.Sharks CEO Eduard Coetzee's deft handling of…

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - At least half of Singapore’s newly discovered coronavirus cases show no symptoms, the co-head of the government’s virus taskforce told Reuters on Monday, reinforcing the city-state’s decision to ease lockdown restrictions very gradually. FILE PHOTO: Members of the multi-ministry taskforce, Director of Medical Services at the Ministry of Health Kenneth Mark, Minister…

By John GeddieSINGAPORE (Reuters) - At least half of Singapore's newly discovered coronavirus cases show no symptoms, the co-head of the government's virus taskforce told Reuters on Monday, reinforcing the city-state's decision to ease lockdown restrictions very gradually.Tiny Singapore has one of the highest infection tallies in Asia, with more than 38,000 cases, because of…

40m ago Kyle Cowan and Sarah Evans The reported number of critical care beds shed little light on the true state of public sector readiness for the expected Covid-19 case surge.Only 350 ventilators were added to existing capacities of which 50 were donated.The number of confirmed coronavirus cases surpassed projections the government used.South African health authorities have added anywhere between zero…