RC 261111SAfmMichael Abrahamson
Wednesday, 11 November 2026
Tatiana Smith's switch from South Africa to the Netherlands dominated Top Sport, with SABC's Charles Ballo tying it to unpaid athlete costs and swimming administration troubles.
- 19:10
Tatiana Smith has decided to switch her swimming allegiance from South Africa to the Netherlands, citing ongoing legal battles with Swimming South Africa, which owes her money.
- 19:33
Swimming South Africa's president and CEO were provisionally suspended in August, and according to Ballo, even the acting CEO was not given details of the reasons.
- 19:37
Athletes are being forced to pay their own way to events after budget cuts from the minister's office, with sponsorship from Bombela falling short of what the federation needs.
- 19:22
Runners, including the women's and men's Soweto Marathon champions, are still owed R250 each nearly a year after the race, and Nick Bester has urged Athletics South Africa to intervene.
- 19:19
Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly ready to accept an offer to become Manchester United's next head coach, with Michael Carrick's future expected to be decided within 48 hours.