David Isaacson

Johannesburg

Journalist at Sunday Times

Hubby; dad to 2 dogs; sports hack at Sunday Times & TimesLive. Views are my own, unless they land me in trouble

Articles

Blast from the past: Hasim Rahman causes major upset with 5th round KO of Lennox Lewis

2 days ago | timeslive.co.za | David Isaacson

Blast from the past: Hasim Rahman causes major upset with 5th round KO of Lennox Lewis Today in SA sport history: April 22 22 April 2025 - 04:25 ..
Netball SA puts vice-president in charge after head Cecilia Molokwane suspended

3 days ago | businesslive.co.za | David Isaacson

Support our award-winning journalism. The Premium package (digital only) is R30 for the first month and thereafter you pay R129 p/m now ad-free for all subscribers. Cecilia Molokwane with the Netball World Cup trophy in Soweto. Picture: THAPELO MOREBUDI Netball SA (NSA) say they are unaware of the charges levelled against their president, Cecilia Molokwane, by World Netball, adding the organisation’s vice-president will assume her duties in the meantime.
Netball SA moves to assure members after president Molokwane suspended

4 days ago | sowetanlive.co.za | David Isaacson |Thapelo Morebudi

Cecilia Molokwane with the Netball World Cup trophy in Soweto. Netball South Africa (NSA) say they are unaware of the charges levelled against their president, Cecilia Molokwane, by World Netball, adding the organisation’s vice-president will assume her duties in the meantime. Molokwane is the president of NSA as well as Africa Netball and also sits on the board of the international body.
Netball SA moves to assure members after president Molokwane suspended

4 days ago | timeslive.co.za | David Isaacson

Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package. Cecilia Molokwane with the Netball World Cup trophy in Soweto. Netball South Africa (NSA) say they are unaware of the charges levelled against their president, Cecilia Molokwane, by World Netball, adding the organisation’s vice-president will assume her duties in the meantime. Molokwane is the president of NSA as well as Africa Netball and also sits on the board of the international body.
Dambile favourite in fascinating SA champs men’s 200m showdown

4 days ago | timeslive.co.za | David Isaacson

Dambile favourite in fascinating SA champs men’s 200m showdown 20 April 2025 - 00:00 The men’s 200m could be the event of the South African championships in Potchefstroom next weekend in a mouth-watering clash of youth against experience. ..
Trailblazing Akani Simbine aims even higher

4 days ago | timeslive.co.za | David Isaacson

Trailblazing Akani Simbine aims even higher 20 April 2025 - 00:00 Akani Simbine has transformed 100m sprinting in South African athletics more than most people realise...
World Netball suspends Cecilia Molokwane, warns NSA could follow

4 days ago | timeslive.co.za | David Isaacson

World Netball suspends Cecilia Molokwane, warns NSA could follow 20 April 2025 - 00:00 Defiant Netball South Africa (NSA) president Cecilia Molokwane has been suspended by World Netball (WN) — and the national federation itself will face suspension if it allows her to continue in her role...
Blast from the past: Shaun Pollock becomes South Africa’s leading ODI wicket-taker

1 week ago | timeslive.co.za | David Isaacson

Blast from the past: Shaun Pollock becomes South Africa’s leading ODI wicket-taker Today in SA sport history: April 17 17 April 2025 - 04:25 ..
Blast from the past: Proteas bounce back against Aussies after Hansie scandal

1 week ago | timeslive.co.za | David Isaacson

Blast from the past: Proteas bounce back against Aussies after Hansie scandal Today in SA sport history: April 16 16 April 2025 - 04:20 ..
Blast from the past: Bungu makes short work of Osuna in sixth title defence

1 week ago | timeslive.co.za | David Isaacson

Blast from the past: Bungu makes short work of Osuna in sixth title defence Today in SA sport history: April 15 15 April 2025 - 04:25 1991 — The International Olympic Committee executive agrees to invite South Africa to compete at the 1992 Games in Barcelona as soon as remaining apartheid legislation is removed, ending the country’s isolation dating back to Tokyo 1964. The executive also decided to invest R7m into the development of local black coaches and administrators...