We might need to change the title to “Nine Olympic and Paralympic moments of magic, plus a little bit of magic from Gary Player”.

From Usain Bolt’s reaction to Wayde van Niekerk’s World Record to Michael Phelps’ staredown of Chad le Clos with some amazing fielding from Kagiso Rabada and Temba Bavuma in between… these are some of the sporting videos that got us going this year.

We feel you, guys.

This might be the only good thing about the Springboks of 2016.

As Mamelodi Sundowns are promised a wheelbarrow full of Rand, sports minister Fikile Mbalula has still to back up his grand display of public generosity with the cash for Olympic star.

They need a little bit of help from their fans to win it.

Team South Africa has bagged six medals at the Rio Paralympics so far, with more hardware potentially up for grabs on Monday.

Tannie Ans is pretty chuffed with Wayde van Niekerk’s acheivement.

What a nice surprise.

Imperfectly, perfect Rio.

Celebrities and athletes took to Instagram to share some behind the scenes footage post-Olympics. Check it out!

This is an amazing, empowering advert.

From the sublime to the ridiculous, we take a look at a crazy collection of sports that must return to the Olympic programme.

South Africa’s Olympians did us proud but their baggy ‘ninja turtle’ tracksuits were a fashion fail made in China. Let’s face it, Tracksuitgate was a bit of a Sascoc-up.

“Ryan Lochte is the Michael Phelps of accidentally getting his friends detained in foreign countries.”

#LochteGate’s glaring white privilege broken down into Tweets.

Team South Africa returns home with 10 medals from Rio, making this our most successful Olympics since we returned from sporting isolation. And our inspirational athletes won many hearts on the road to glory

Caster Semenya made history by becoming South Africa’s first ever black female Olympic champion on Saturday night.

Antonio ‘Tony’ Alkana competed in the semi-finals of the 110m Men’s Hurdle at the Rio Olympics and finished seventh.

This week’s been one for the books folks. We started off with golden Wayde’s epic win at the Rio Olympics and Usain Bolt’s oh so entertaining response; and finished off with the unlikeliest of political alliances. Check it out.

The trending hashtag #HandsOffCaster shows how many people support South Africa’s middle-distance runner.

Sunette Viljoen won silver in the women’s javelin at the Rio Olympics.

Caster Semenya continued her quest for Olympic gold by qualifying for the final of the women’s 800m on Thursday night (Friday morning South African time).

Lesson for everyone: don’t tell you mom you were robbed when you were actually getting up to no good.

Drama! You couldn’t make this stuff up, only, apparently you can…

Henri Schoeman took bronze in the men’s triathlon with South Africa’s Richard Murray ending in fourth.

Two South African athletes continue their quest for gold in the track and field events tonight.

Olympic runners Usain Bolt and Wayde van Niekerk have nearly reached humankind’s maximum running speed.

Hiroki Ogita failed to make it to the final round because his junk got in the way.

Van Niekerk has a bright future ahead.

South Africa’s darling of the track gets her quest for gold underway on Wednesday.

Bright future ahead for this kid.

One for the collection scrapbook.

“Homie is fighting for his life and Bolt is posing for photos mid-race.”

There are some pretty decent cash incentive on offer if you’re a South African athlete winning a medal at Rio. Unless you’re a team…

As always, Twitter has the best jokes.

Jamaica’s Usain Bolt is a big fan of Van Niekerk and unofficially challenged golden Wayde to a 300m dash…

Bellville Primary school learners enjoyed a special screening of former learner- now world record breaking olympian- Wayde van Niekerk’s victory in 400m on Monday.

Freaking out.

Smashed it.

Things didn’t go great for South Africa’s golfers at the Olympics. But at least they have this.

Best you think of an excuse to call in sick on Monday…

After the man from the Western Cape leaped beyond all but American Jeff Henderson in Rio, here’s why we must all be mighty proud of him.

Luvo Manyonga won South Africa’s sixth medal of the Rio Olympics on Saturday night and his story has to be one of the greatest comebacks in sport.

Language might upset sensitive viewers.

The 2016 Olympics are well on its way, Twitter’s been on fire. Check it out:

Chad le Clos added another silver medal to South Africa’s tally on Saturday night and made history in the process.

On the track, on the streets, in the pool… South Africans are all over the place in Rio this weekend. Here’s where to find them.

What a lovely gesture from Francois Hougaard.

Make sure you don’t miss any of the actions with this handy list of South African competitors at the Rio Olympics who will all be in action on Friday.

Can’t we just call it naked diving instead?

The Olympics is all about amazing people and South Africa’s Lawrence Brittain is one of them.

South Africa won its third silver medal at the Olympic Games thanks to an incredible rowing effort from men’s pair Shaun Keeling and Lawrence Brittain.

It’s a busy day for South Africans at the Olympics on Thursday. Here’s what to look out for.

Do not watch if you are squeamish.

An epic clash awaits!

Following his loss to Michael Phelps in the 200m butterfly at the Rio Olympics; some pranksters thought it would be a good idea to play around with his personal Wikipedia profile.

How stoked is she?

The Rio Olympics is in full swing and the Brazilian city’s criminals are taking full advantage… even Mzanzi’s own would have a tough time competing with these pros.

There’re two giants currently on display in Rio de Janeiro… and they look amazing.

We can all identify with the Boks pretending to be Olympians. Love the ribbons.

It’s not even his favourite race, but Chad le Clos put in a stunning effort in the pool on Tuesday.

Chad le Clos will most likely be swimming in two events very early on Tuesday morning. Set those alarms!

For the lols.

Wondering who is in action for TeamSA at the Olympics on 7 August? Wonder no more.

Be warned, the footage is graphic. So. Much. Nope.

Which South Africans are in Olympic action on Saturday 6 August? We’re so glad you asked.

South Africans sure know how to belt out a tune.

Itumeleng Khune silenced his critics on Thursday night as his heroics helped South Africa to a potentially vital 0-0 draw against Brazil at the Olympic Games.

Over the last few months, three of South Africa’s top golfers have given the Olympics the red card.

South Africa Under-23 coach Owen Da Gama has named Itumeleng Khune in his starting XI to take on Brazil in the opening fixture at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.

Chad le Clos, Louis Meintjes and Co are in action as the Games begin in Rio this weekend – all after Banyana Banyana kick things off on Wednesday night in the Maracana.

Get in the mood for South African glory at Rio 2016 with a teen sensation, a smoking high jumper… and a pair of accidental marathon runners.

Things aren’t going so well over in Rio.

The squad has been announced, the passports dusted off and the Zika virus pamphlets handed out. We look at South Africa’s runners and riders for the 2016 Games in Brazil.

The Olympic Village in Rio is in contention with Sochi as being the worst ever.

Follow Chad on his journey to take on Phelps in Rio, while battling with both parents having cancer.

Director of ‘Unbelievable: The Chad le Clos Story’, Sir Matthew Pinsent reflects on his time spent with Chad and the le Clos family, and why South Africa is not the superpower it should be.

And united we shall stand…

Marathon world record holder Paula Radcliffe has raised concerns over Caster Semenya’s expected dominance at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Olympians are notorious for their raunchy activities during the Games and if this year’s condom distribution numbers are anything to go by, nothing’s changed.

We salute those who have fended off the ravages of time to step proudly on to the Olympic stage – including a couple who are still on the go.

The greatest sporting festival on the planet is coming soon – but so are some events that are just plain wrong.

Moeneeb “Slimkat” Josephs has lashed out at the selection of Itumeleng Khune for the Olympics in Rio.

She doesn’t even look out of breath.

As the Rio Olympics nears, we flashback to London 2012 and what it was like to be a South African in the city.

Local media reports claim that an e-mail sent by Hezekiél Sepeng, the athletics coordinator of Athletics SA (ASA), says that athletes will only be allowed to claim for R12 000 of their Olympics flight expenses, despite the cheapest SAA flight to Rio being around R19 000.

Who better to throw some shade Oscar’s way than our very own Trevor… harsh, but Noah’s never been one to beat around the bush.

Brazil literally shot and killed its mascot.

With the Rio Olympics only a few weeks away, I thought I would reflect back on one of the favourite sporting memories of my life.

Caster Semenya is running some of her best timesin years as the Olympics loom large.

Caster Semenya recorded a historic triple feat this weekend.

Sascoc have just launched a new video encouraging Team SA to “rise” as athletes begin the final stretch of preparation for the Rio 2016 Olympics later this year.

The South African women’s sevens team took the long route to qualification, but they have made the cut for 2016 Rio Olympics.