We need more wine after this

Kevin McCallum|Published

On Saturday night in a house in Parkhurst at the annual Absa Cape Epic wine tasting and lamb eating competition, the talk swung to Rohan Hoffmann.  The Australian ...

Commonwealth Games body to visit SA for crisis talks

Kevin McCallum|Published

A delegation from the Commonwealth Games Federation will be in SA this weekend for a line-in-the-sand crisis meeting with local authorities.

Ilse Hayes wins silver in the 400m

Kevin McCallum|Published

Ilse Hayes ended her Paralympic career the way she began it, with a medal in the 400-metres.

Langenhoven strikes gold - for every albino

Kevin McCallum|Published

Hilton Langenhoven did just one thing wrong when he won the 
gold in the long jump at the Olympic Stadium at the weekend.

Sascoc need to stop playing it again, Sam

Kevin McCallum|Published

The 2016 Olympics were mostly good news for SA, but there are plenty of tough decisions to be made before the 2020 Tokyo Olympiad.

SA javelin star in pointed Twar

Kevin McCallum|Published

Despite being accused of “abusing” and “lying” by South African sports officials, Olympic medallist Sunette Viljoen has not backed down on her assertions

Rio's problems will disappear, for one night at least

Kevin McCallum|Published

Tonight, many of the problems that have beset Rio will be forgotten. The fans will come, the athletes will perform for them and we will watch and watch and watch, ...

Black players deserve better than Mbalula's musings

Kevin McCallum|Published

Kagiso Rabada is a magnificent athlete, sublimely talented and Temba Bavuma will, I believe, captain the SA Test team soon, writes Kevin McCallum.

They earned their beer and pizza

Kevin McCallum|Published

Dimension Data wore yellow and green, and won five stages. Blem had to rebuild two bikes for Froome. They earned their beer and pizza, writes Kevin McCallum.

Days are dark at SABC

Kevin McCallum|Published

Chief Sports Writer Kevin McCallum reflects on the scandalous events at the SABC.

Drinking in Dhaka . . .

Kevin McCallum|Published

Following the senseless violence in Dhaka last week, Chief Sports Writer Kevin McCallum reflects on time he spent in Dhaka in 2011.

Listening to Boris is not a smart move

Kevin McCallum|Published

Chief Sports Writer Kevin McCallum reflects on Boris Johnson, and his effect on Britain’s decision to leave the European Union.

Northern Ireland fans full of pride and fire

Kevin McCallum|Published

Northern Irish fans recently called 999 and asked for the fire department. What was on fire, the operator asked. “Will Grigg,” they answered, writes Kevin McCallum. ...

Both sets of Irish fans winning friends in France

Kevin McCallum|Published

Chief Sports writer Kevin McCallum explains the subtle differences between Ireland the the Northern Ireland football teams.

Football fans are a disgrace to O’Malley’s

Kevin McCallum|Published

Chief Sports Writer Kevin McCallum reflects on the violence between football fans at the European Championships in France, and how it is bring an Irish pub into ...

A celebration of the life of Chunky Young. . . no jokes

Kevin McCallum|Published

Chief Sports writer Kevin McCallum remembers Rev Chunky Young, the irreverent reverend and a good man.

We will never see another like Muhammad Ali

Kevin McCallum|Published

Chief Sports Writer Kevin McCallum pays tribute to Muhammad Ali, who passed away last week.

It's just a case of one person running faster - Fordyce

Kevin McCallum|Published

Chief Sports Writer Kevin McCallum says Comrades Marathon runners up should not be viewed as ‘beaten’.

Shaun Abrahams, those brows are tash-tastic!

Kevin McCallum|Published

If NPA head Shaun Abrahams had to meet Austin Powers, the international man of mystery would have a “Moley-moley-moley-moley-moley!” moment, writes Kevin McCallum. ...

Tears flowing in victory and defeat

Kevin McCallum|Published

Independent Media’s Chief Sports writer Kevin McCallum talks about the heartbreak of losing and the ecstasy of winning that only sport can bring.

Waiting anxiously for the return of Stan the Duck

Kevin McCallum|Published

With Standard Bank’s return to cricket, Stuart Hess, The Star’s cricket writer, had but one burning question: “Does this mean the return of Stan the Duck?”

Local is lekker, especially when it comes to music

Kevin McCallum|Published

Kevin McCallum tackles the recent decision by the SABC for all its radio stations to play 90% local content.

The sound of loss is deafening in its silence . . . RIP

Kevin McCallum|Published

Chief Sports writer Kevin McCallum pays tribute to two giants in the sporting world who passed away this week.

My wife and I visit our beloved homeland - the East Rand

Kevin McCallum|Published

Chief Sports writer Kevin McCallum reflects on his visit to his homeland, East Rand, and discovered a game named Toilet Football, and lots more.

Leicester’s perfect birthday present for Engelbert

Kevin McCallum|Published

Chief Sports writer Kevin McCallum reflects on Leicester City’s astonishing rise to become champions of England.