Bok fans bayed for blood
South African sports fans are a ferocious bunch. Their dissent was audible throughout the country in the aftermath of last weekend’s embarrassing defeat at the …
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The Hack: Leaving a lasting legacy
Whenever a sportsman or woman reaches the twilight of their careers there always seems to be a period of reflection on the years spent plying …
The Hack: Tough time to be a coach
There are those involved in the financial world that will argue that getting involved in the stock market is a tumultuous experience. While they may …
The Hack: Wrong kind of Springbok buzz
Driving around Johannesburg this week one couldn’t help but notice the street pole posters highlighting the furore surrounding the Springbok squad for the Rugby World …
The Hack: Sarcasm and serious athletes
It’s been the long held belief, helped by Oscar Wilde’s assertion, that sarcasm is the lowest form of wit. But, as I always respond when …
The Hack: A foray into fantasy football
In the weeks building up to the new season in the English Premier League there was plenty of speculation and rumour-mongering regarding transfers. I’m not …
The Hack: All about the money
Money makes the world go round, right? Even more so when it comes to sport. It’s big business all over the world. Why do you …
The Hack: Selfie craze is an epidemic
This selfie thing is getting out of hand. It’s become an epidemic. Generally speaking it’s an affliction that befalls teeny-boppers, extreme narcissists and, rather alarmingly, …
The Hack: Honouring a fallen hero
Be honest, would you have cared about the J-Bay Open had it not been for the action on the final day involving an Australian and …
The Hack: Goose still chasing a golden egg
There’s an oft used cliche that sport is a great leveller. It can be applied across a number of codes. Batsmen who make centuries have …