by Henri Steenkamp | Sep 7, 2016 | News & Blog, South Africa, Sports
When South African sprinter Wayde van Niekerk sprinted passed the finish line at the Rio Olympics, it was more than just a win. Seconds ahead of his competitors — a lifetime in sprinting — he set the world record for the 400m sprint. South Africa, of course, couldn’t...
by Henri Steenkamp | Jun 21, 2016 | Sports
As a South African, rugby is one of the first sports I recall becoming a fan of as a kid. Along with golf and cricket, rugby makes up a large chunk of my, and much of South Africa’s, sporting memories. In the U.S., however, rugby remains a fringe sport. Today, the...
by Henri Steenkamp | Mar 15, 2016 | News & Blog, Sports
One of the greatest golfers in the history of the game, Gary Player is a legend across the world–but especially in his native South Africa. In South Africa, Player is and always will be a legend. The Colesberg native can count millions of fans worldwide,...