Proteas hero JP Duminy and Stormers star Salmaan Moerat treated the Newlands' great to gifts after his first cataracts operation.

For more than 55 years Boeta Cassiem has seen the best sports stars perform at Newlands rugby and cricket stadiums, week in and week out. He's rubbed shoulders with the best. But never did he expect to see them show up on his doorstep. That’s exactly what happened on Thursday, when Proteas legend JP Duminy and Stormers rising star Salmaan Moerat paid the Newlands legend a visit at his home in Mitchell’s Plain.

The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Nathi Mthethwa has approved the resumption plans of the Premier Soccer League (PSL), it was announced on Wednesday morning.

CSA said CEO of 3TC Cricket Francois Pienaar had confirmed that Mark Boucher was not a director and that no other CSA employee was in any way associated with 3TC.

Scott Arendse ran for six hours with a cooler box in honour of Cape Town's famous ice-cream man, Mogamat ‘Boeta' Cassiem. In early June, during an EWN investigation into the impact of the lockdown on the sports industry, Boeta Cassiem explained how he was dealing with no income due to the suspension of sport and the challenges he faced with his poor eyesight because of cataracts. After funds were raised thanks to generous fans, the operation took place on Saturday. Arendse ran for six hours over the weekend as Cassiem underwent the first of two operations.

On Saturday, Mogamat Cassiem, who has sold ice-cream at Newlands Stadium for more than 55 years, underwent cataract-removal surgery. the first of two operations.

“I can see my shoes. I feel great.” One of the first words Boeta Cassiem said after his much-needed cataract operation on Saturday. Cassiem, Cape Town’s famous ice cream seller, underwent the first of two operations sooner than expected, such was the generosity of people from across the country and overseas. In early July, during an EWN investigation into the impact of the lockdown on the sports industry, Boeta Cassiem explained how he was dealing with no income from his ice cream cart due to the suspension of sport and the challenges he faced with his poor eyesight because of cataracts. On learning that Cassiem couldn’t afford the operation, South African and international sports fans rallied to raise the necessary funds.

“I can see my shoes. I feel great.” Some of the first words from Boeta Cassiem after his much-needed cataract operation on Saturday.

Boeta Cassiem, Cape Town’s favourite ice-cream seller, is going to have his much-needed cataract operation. The family has also decided to pay it forward.

Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila Football Club has announced that it has bought Bidvest Wits with all its players.

Here's how Cape Town's favourite ice cream man is getting the help from the public after EWN Sports story on his struggles.

The sports department has gazetted directions for the return to action of professional non-contact sport, and sports bodies have 14 days to present their plans.

Mogamat Cassiem has sold ice creams, sweets and cooldrinks at Newlands Cricket Stadium for more than 55 years. His payoff lines, “A sucker to make your girlfriend wakker, a wafer to make your boyfriend styfer, and a lolly to make you jolly” have served him well over years and have entered the Newlands lexicon. With sports across South Africa - and many other parts of the world - suspended, 'Boeta' Cassiem spoke to EWN about how he misses everything about the match day atmosphere since the suspension of sports in March 2020.

For the South African sports economy, live matches can’t return soon enough. But will it be too late for some when it does?

"While we will no longer be the anchor sponsor for the PSL, soccer will always remain close to our hearts."

Sibusiso Vilane knows a thing or two about facing a storm. His historic ascent of Mount Everest in 2003 was filled with them, but he pushed through and climbed many more peaks.

In the latest instalment of #ExtraTime, we speak to South Africa's star gymnast Caitlin Rooskrantz who opens up about her 12-year journey to the top, and what qualifying for the Olympic Games means to her.