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Bafana Bafana 2020-05-30 14:41 Nathi Mthethwa (Gallo Images) Nathi Mthethwa explained that ALL sport, whether contact or non-contact, could resume training allowing for professional players to remain in shape.Soccer falls into the 'contact' sport category.SAFA has always maintained that the health of athletes is of paramount importance.The South African Football Association (SAFA) has welcomed Sports…

South Africa 2020-05-30 10:56 Nathi Mthethwa (Gallo) Professional rugby and soccer teams in South Africa can resume training under Level 3 of the national lockdown regulations starting on Monday, 1 June, but they will not be allowed to resume matches. That was the message from sports minister Nathi Mthethwa on Saturday as he confirmed that professional…

Other Sport 2020-05-29 21:05 Nathi Mthethwa (Gallo) Minister Mthethwa to clarify what Level 3 regulations mean for SA sporting community on SaturdayRugby and soccer still engaging with government trying to return to playConfusion over what new regulations will mean for social golfersSports minister Nathi Mthethwa is set to address South Africa on Saturday, providing clarity on what…

about one-third of the population— were infected around the world." data-reactid="37" type="text">It’s worth it to look back at what sports looked like during the 1918 influenza pandemic, commonly called the Spanish flu. That pandemic lasted 15 months and killed an estimated 50 to 100 million people worldwide, including approximately 675,000 Americans, according to HISTORY. More…

Members of the South African sports community have pulled together to encourage citizens to stay at home during the national lockdown.Led by Proteas speedster Kagiso Rabada through his Viral Wellness initiative, a number of local sports people and celebrities compiled a video of themselves engaging in various activities at home during the lockdown. Rabada has also…