The Hack: Excuses not sitting well with cricket fans
It’s safe to say that the excuse offered in the wake of the Proteas’ failed mission to the Caribbean is not sitting well with lovers …
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South African sport holds on for a hero
Is it just me or is there a distinctly grey pall hanging over South African sport at the moment? At the moment it just seems …
The Hack: Proteas can learn a lesson from Zimbabwe
I can’t believe that I’m about to say this but…. maybe we should take a lesson from Zimbabwe. Now I’m not talking about using their …
The Hack: Experience should be a factor when hiring administrators
This week the curtain came down on the career of one of South African sports more colourful characters. Accomplished boxing trainer Nick Durandt decided it …
The Hack: Twitter trolls chasing after Proteas
The Twitter trolls were out in full force again as the Proteas jetted off to the Caribbean this week. Many were horrified that coach Russell …
The Hack: Reunions offer chance for reflection
There are always differing opinions when it comes to attending school reunions. For some it’s a chance to catch up with old mates, some of …
The Hack: Can South Africans ever be pleased?
I wrote this column at an altitude of 40 000ft and still about four and a half hours away from my beloved Johannesburg. It’s also …
The Hack: Can South Africans be satisfied?
I wrote this column at an altitude of 40 000ft and still about four and a half hours away from my beloved Johannesburg. It’s also …
The Hack: Proteas failure all too familiar
Never again will I invest any emotion into a Proteas campaign at a World Cup. I was 10 years old when I had my heart …
The Hack: Oh what a tangled web we weave!
“Oh, what a tangled web we weave When first we practise to deceive!” I couldn’t help but think of these words, written by poet Sir …