Sport and recreation

Brazil asks for Jozi's advice

A DELEGATION from Brazil, next hosts of the FIFA World Cup, is in Joburg to learn more about the city's role in the last football tournament.

Boks heading back to town

THE Springboks will be going head to head with arch-rivals the All Blacks in the final test of the Castle championships at FNB Stadium.

Get to the races

THE Sansui Summer Cup promises to be one of the best events on Joburg’s entertainment calendar, from the races to the after party.

Another Challenge beaten

THE Momentum 94.7 Cycle Challenge was a fun race – almost 98 kilometres of hard slog and fantastic support, and finally, the thrill of beating a personal record.

Another successful Challenge

RECORDS were broken in the elite races in this year’s Momentum 94.7 Cycle Challenge. But mostly, a great time was had by all.

Team Joburg takes on Cycle Challenge

A TEAM of cyclists comprising City officials and Metro Police members will be hitting Johannesburg's streets in the annual Momentum 94.7 Cycle Challenge.

Cycle Challenge has arrived

IN just a few days, roads will be closed to traffic and about 25 000 cyclists will take to the streets of Johannesburg. Yes, it's Cycle Challenge Sunday again.

Tough race is beaten

THE Momentum 94.7 Mountain Bike Challenge was a long and difficult race this year, through some hard ground, but riding down the finish line was a joyous feeling.

Residents cheer on runners

THOUSANDS of runners took part in the Soweto Marathon, which was won by Free State’s Michael Mazibuko. Mamarollo Tjoka won the women’s race for the fourth time.

Get set for Soweto Marathon

HAVE fun, see the sights, be healthy – this is what the Soweto Marathon offers, from the 42,2km run for serious athletes to the 5km fun run for social sportspeople.

Cycle Challenge road closures

GET ready for Cycle Challenge Sunday by checking the route. A new interactive mapping tool will benefit riders and motorists alike.

Still time to enter Soweto run

THE deadline for entries for the Soweto Marathon has been extended until 5 November. There are several categories, including a 10km wheelchair race.

Joburg collects trophies

CITY staff won plenty of trophies in the OR Tambo Inter-Municipal Games, collecting the first win for the day in the ladies soccer tournament.

Jo’bulani gets new home

THE official match ball from the football World Cup final in 2010 is back in Joburg, and will be kept at the Nelson Mandela Foundation offices.

Fans throng Joubert Park

FANS at Joubert Park who watched the Wallabies knock out the Springboks blamed over-confidence on the part of the local squad.

Getting ready for tee off

A DRIVING range is being installed at Soweto’s Dorothy Nyembe Park, the most recent in a series of upgrades to the park undertaken over the past eight years.

Prepare for OR Tambo Games

A HOST of municipal workers from across Gauteng will compete in a variety of sporting activities during the annual OR Tambo Inter-Municipal Games, taking place in Germiston.

Race deadline rides into view

IT’S time to get your entries in and start training in earnest; the Momentum 94.7 Cycle Challenge is just around the corner – there are only nine weeks to race day.

Soccer talent at Mayoral Cup

TEENAGE soccer players showed what they’re made of at the Joburg Mayoral Cup, which was won by Kaizer Chiefs boys development team and Orange Farm girls.

Developing soccer stars in Alex

WITH a wealth of football experience behind him and a passion for Alexandra in his heart, Maimane Phiri is finding future stars in the township’s youth.