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Bafana cracks the top 50

By Alexander Venturas

The South African football team climbed two places in the latest FIFA rankings to the lofty hights of 49th in the world, even though they failed to qualify for next years African Cup of nations tournament. (more…)

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Double duathlon achievement for Rhodes

By Kendra Dykman

Gijon, Spain: the site of great achievement for Rhodes students Michael Cannon and Natalie Ross, who participated in the 2011 Gijon ITU Duathlon World Championships. Ross placed second in her age group, and Cannon ninth in his. (more…)

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South Africa to host AFCON 2013

By Alexander Venturas

South Africa, has been awarded the right to host the 2013 African Cup of Nations. The news comes after Confederation of African Football approved a swap deal that saw original hosts Libya hand over the reigns to 1996 champions South Africa. (more…)

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Andrew Lowndes’s double achievement

By Kendra Dykman

Over the holidays, Andrew Lowndes participated in the 2011 Beijing International Triathlon Union (ITU) Aquathlon World Championships and placed 4th in his age group. He also competed in the 2011 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Grand Final in Beijing, placing 9th in his age group. (more…)

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RIPL off to a ripping start

By Nico Taljaard

The Rhodes Internal Premier League (RIPL), promoted as “The biggest cricketing event this side of the Indian Ocean”, is back for another installment. With eight teams competing for both a cup and a plate, the action should prove to be spicier than one of auntie Avashni’s samoosas. (more…)

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