Johannesburg, 27 July 2021: The last few weeks of turmoil, exacerbated by the global pandemic, have challenged South Africa’s resolve but SPAR and the communities they serve remain resolute in their aim to make a difference in the lives of others. (more…)
World Athletics and the International Athletics Foundation (IAF) today announced that 193 athletes from 58 member federations will be offered one-time grants of US$3000 through an Athlete Welfare Fund announced in April to help support professional athletes experiencing financial hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic. (more…)
The 2015 Premier League season came to an end this past Sunday the 24th May, 2015, with the main and parting shot being the relegation of Hull. (more…)
A few months into the Premier League season last autumn, the race for the title looked all but decided. Diego Costa took the league by storm in his debut season for Chelsea. Behind his high-voltage start to the campaign, the Blues looked so good that debates were held over whether or not they would go undefeated. But in the closing weeks of 2014, Chelsea cooled off marginally and defending champion Manchester City took full advantage. They gained ground and finally drew even with Chelsea in the EPL standings. (more…)
South African paralympian Oscar Pistorius goes on trial today for the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. (more…)
Amnesty International’s devastating report, “The Dark Side of Migration”, released today, confirms what the global union movement has been saying about the serious levels of migrant construction worker abuse in Qatar. (more…)
