John Maytham's Weekly Book Review: 13 September 2019
Scientists think they've solved the mystery of the Loch Ness monster
Several people injured as Zimbabweans force their way to view Mugabe's body
CT marathon: Kenya's Edwin Kibet Koech a strong contender for first place
He was kind to the core - SA icon PJ Powers remembers Bok hero Chester Williams
'We have lost a giant' - remembering Springbok legend Chester Williams
Panyaza Lesufi takes a swipe at private Afrikaans university under construction
Condolences pour in for deputy minerals minister Bavelile Hlongwa
Teacher gives girl pupils a lesson on basic car maintenance
Nando’s is the boss of Pick n Pay ('iNkukhu'), says ad expert Andy Rice
The stock market is not a casino. Investing in shares is nothing like gambling
Tito Mboweni publishes evidence-based plan to fix structure of broken economy
Ramaphosa extends SANDF deployment in Western Cape by six months
Rica Act's surveillance laws unconstitutional, court finds
Western Cape premier wants Cape Flats army deployment extended
[LISTEN] Why do you accidentally bite your tongue?
Here's how your favourite TV shows get picked to go to air
'Ask before posting a picture of someone's child' - and other social media tips
Women earn less but have to make it go further, says financial expert
10 unexpected things that most truly rich people have in common
'Peter Moyo is not required – nor permitted – at work'
Mitchells Plain sprinter Tamzin Thomas is blazing her way to glory
South Africa's 200-metre sprint champion is 21-year old Tamzin Thomas, who hails from Mitchells Plain.
She achieved the title a few weeks ago when she won gold at the National Championships in Germiston. She then headed to Japan for the World Relay Championships.
She's back home with her nose buried in her books again as she's still a student. But Tamzin found some time between practices and studying to speak to Kieno Kammies about her amazing journey.
She began running for fun at primary school with her twin sister, she says.
It's one of those things I did at school but never thought I would achieve so much out of it.
Tamzin Thomas, 200-metre sprint champion
And then I went to high school and I got to high school I got my first coach and my first pair of spikes and began to learn what athletics is all about.
Tamzin Thomas, 200-metre sprint champion
She is currently studying sports management but says it is not easy being an athlete and studying full time.
It's a constant sacrifice, she says, either studying late at night or getting up early in the morning to train.
There has to be a balance.
Tamzin Thomas, 200-metre sprint champion
She says her family is an enormous support. she says her father, a Golden Arrow bus driver who wakes up every morning at 3am to go to work, inspires her.
Her mother also works full time and still comes home every evening to cook and clean.
Tamzin says her parents work ethic has rubbed off on her and motivates her.
Her twin sister has been a South African volleyball player.
It's amazing what my twin sister and I have achieved so we can give back to my parents who have sacrificed so much and supported us.
Tamzin Thomas, 200-metre sprint champion
Take a listen to Tamzin's inspirational journey below:
Photographs courtesy of Tamzin Thomas Facebook account.
More from Sport
CT marathon: Kenya's Edwin Kibet Koech a strong contender for first place
The defending champion will sit this year's Cape Town Marathon out as he gets ready to represent SA at the world championships.
Read MoreHe was kind to the core - SA icon PJ Powers remembers Bok hero Chester Williams
Music legend PJ Powers says two great things happened in 1995: She met Chester Williams and she sang at the Rugby World Cup.
Read More'We have lost a giant' - remembering Springbok legend Chester Williams
The sporting icon had been UWC's head of rugby. Prof. Tyrone Pretorius adds the university's homage to a flood of tributes.
Read MoreRugby legend Chester Williams has died
It's been reported Williams died from a suspected heart attack.
Read MoreOcean View teen lands New York football scholarship
Malvin Musanhi needs donations to help make his dream come true.
Read MoreTickets for Federer vs Nadal 'Match in Africa' sold within 10 minutes
Roger Federer Foundation CEO Janine Händel says they have seating for 48,000.
Read MoreWhy dope testing is fair game for athletes
Springbok Aphiwe Dyantyi tested positive for 'multiple anabolic steroids and metabolites' and is facing a four-year ban.
Read MoreHelp SA surf champ Roxy Davis change lives through surfing
Nine times SA surfing champion Roxy Davis about her foundation's work with adaptive surfing in Cape Town
Read MoreThe rise of the outdoor gym
David "Mr Active" Katz discusses the benefits of making use of outdoor training facilities.
Read More#NoApologyForMySuccess - celebrating SA's sportswomen
The prestigious Momentum GSport Awards ceremony takes place on Saturday evening.
Read MoreMore from Local
Ramaphosa extends SANDF deployment in Western Cape by six months
The army will remain on the Cape Flats for six more months, according to a statement released by the Presidency.
Read MoreRica Act's surveillance laws unconstitutional, court finds
The act was used to place journalist Sam Sole under surveillance while he was investigating Zuma's corruption charges in 2017.
Read MoreWestern Cape premier wants Cape Flats army deployment extended
The two-months mandate of the South African Defence Force in the province comes to an end today.
Read MoreGUILTY - 'Ninow followed victim with intention of raping her'
21-year-old Nicholas Ninow has been found guilty of raping a seven-year-old girl at a Dros restaurant in September 2018.
Read More[WATCH] Luke Dale-Roberts tucks into his first-ever Cape gatsby from Golden Dish
Despite having lived in South Africa for over 15 years, world-renowned chef Luke Dale-Roberts had never eaten a gatsby before.
Read More'My child went to an Afrikaans school' Panyaza Lesufi says not 'anti-Afrikaans'
Lesufi has been responding to the building of a new Afrikaans university in Pretoria by trade union Solidarity.
Read MoreWC truck torchers facing imminent arrest, police say
Four trucks were petrol-bombed in the Western Cape amid a spate of nationwide attacks on trucks on South African roads.
Read MoreRapist Bob Hewitt's parole reviewed as families not consulted about release
Ministry of Justice and Correctional Services spokesperson Chrispin Phiri explains the parole process.
Read More'Ramaphosa is sending a strong and positive message by not going to the UN'
President Ramaphosa has delegated Dirco Minister Naledi Pandor to lead the delegation to the United Nations in New York.
Read More'Army should only stay on Cape Flats if police have crime intelligence plan'
If the SANDF deployment is extended on the Cape Flats, it must be done in conjunction with better policing, an analyst explains.
Read More
Highlights