Lions v Pumas Super Rugby Unlocked clash called off due to Covid-19

The Super Rugby Unlocked match between the Lions and Pumas scheduled for Ellis Park on Saturday has been postponed in line with Covid-19 protocols. PICTURE | SUPER RUGBY UNLOCKED TROPHY REVEALED The decision was taken as part of prescribed precautions advised by the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) to limit the risk of further […]

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Baroka sack Dylan Kerr, appoint new head coach

Premier Soccer League (PSL) outfit Baroka have sacked head coach Dylan Kerr and swiftly named his replacement on Friday morning. The former Leeds United defender had been placed under suspension by the outfit after being charged with bringing the club into disrepute. This was after he made comments about the inner-workings at the club during […]

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Thulani Hlatshwayo opens up on long journey to Orlando Pirates

Orlando Pirates defender Thulani Hlatshwayo says he has been on the club’s radar since his days at Ajax Cape Town. The Bafana Bafana skipper made the move to the Soweto giants during the offseason, following the sale of Bidvest Wits, where he had spent over six years. Thulani Hlatshwayo details long road to Orlando Pirates  […]

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Weekend sports diary | What’s on TV – and when

Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, the sporting world is slowly but surely returning to something resembling normality. Highlights for The South African crew this weekend include, in no particular order: It’s Super Rugby Unlocked Round 6, the F1 circus is in Turkey, the new-look Autumn Nations Cup kicks off, the All Blacks take on Argentina in […]

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Griquas vs Sharks: Super Rugby Unlocked preview and prediction

A tricky task awaits the Sharks, who travel to Kimberly for their next Super Rugby Unlocked fixture, where they come up against a Griquas side desperate to get off the mark in the competition. The hosts occupy the bottom spot in the table, with just two bonus points sparing their blushes in what has been […]

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What is the Autumn Nations Cup: Explainer and fixtures

The Autumn Nations Cup is a competition scheduled to be held in November and December 2020 in place of the customary international visits of Southern Hemisphere sides. What is the Autumn Nations Cup Eight teams will take part in the Autumn Nations Cup. The Six Nations Championship side England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales […]

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South Africa vs Sao Tome e Principe: Preview and prediction

South Africa play their first competitive fixture of the year on Friday night, in a historic clash against Sao Tome e Principe at Moses Mabhida Stadium. Molefi Ntseki’s men are second in Group C of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) 2021 qualifiers after losing their opener and winning their second fixture. South Africa vs […]

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PSL transfer news: Thabo Rakhale resurfaces at TTM

Former Orlando Pirates midfielder Thabo Rakhale has signed for top-flight newcomers Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila (TTM). The 30-year-old has been without a club since Chippa United released him in July. Thabo Rakhale joins TTM  He becomes the latest signing announced by the Limpopo-based outfit, joining the likes of Mogakolodi Ngele and Justin Shonga at the club. […]

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Cricket in SA in chaos just 4 days before England are due to arrive

South Africa’s cricketers’ association on Friday expressed “despair and disbelief” at the continuing chaos in the game, four days before England are due to arrive for a limited-overs tour. Cricketer’s association dismayed at CSA conduct The chairman of Cricket South Africa’s interim board, Judge Zak Yacoob, warned earlier that the conflict could discourage England from […]

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