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The 19-year-old is yet to lose a race at the SA Championships and has secured Olympic qualifying times in three of the four events in which he took part.

19-year-old Pieter Coetze continued his impressive run at the South African Olympic Trials, putting up a time of 52.89 in the 100m back.

It did not even take a sub-45 to make the A final a year ago but with 16 seeds already under that mark, things look to be faster this season.

Pulido became the fastest mid-major 100 backstroker ever finishing 7th in finals. She also made the B final of the 200 back tonight.

Police service holding disciplinary hearing against cop in matters linked to investigations into alleged 28s gang boss Ralph Stanfield.

Georgia senior Jake Magahey swept the 500 free (4:23.15) and 1000 free (9:12.87) while also claiming the 200 fly title in an NCAA ‘B’ cut of 1:45.73.

A murdered man’s signature on a national department document suggests a chilling link to the 28s gang and a government contract in the defence sector.

A cousin of alleged 28s boss Ralph Stanfield has been murdered in a Cape Town suburb that is a stronghold of that gang. It is Stanfield’s second cousin to be killed this year. A cousin of alleged 28s boss Ralph Stanfield has been murdered in a Cape Town suburb that is a stronghold of that gang....

When dealing with organised crime in Cape Town – whether medically helping people wounded in shootings, trying to crack down on it, or even journalists reporting on it – there’s a chance you will be targeted. It comes with the territory and standing your ground is essential.

Detailed accusations, ranging from death threat-style statements to a shooting have surfaced against alleged 28s gang boss Ralph Stanfield.