Comrades Marathon: Gerda Steyn powered to a fifth straight Comrades title in record time, finishing the Durban-to-Pietermaritzburg Up Run in 5:44:53 and banking about R2.3m with bonuses for the new course mark and fastest average pace. Comrades Marathon: In the men’s race, George Kusche also broke the Up record, clocking 5:15:56 to win and take a similar top payout. World Cup 2026 (SA fans): South Africa’s World Cup journey continues to dominate conversation as the tournament’s expanded format and opening-day headlines roll on, with match guides and viewing info for today’s games. World Cup 2026 (today’s fixtures): Sunday’s slate spotlights Germany vs Curaçao, Netherlands vs Japan, Ivory Coast vs Ecuador and Sweden vs Tunisia, with TV and streaming details widely shared. Cape Town vs Joburg: A fresh look at South Africa’s shifting economic gravity points to Cape Town’s property and jobs momentum, while Johannesburg grapples with stalled projects and fiscal strain. Mini-Cricket (youth sport): KFC’s Mini-Cricket programme is putting young players through elite-style training as the Proteas Women chase glory in the T20 World Cup.