Barca president Bartomeu resigns, drops European Super League bombshell

Josep Maria Bartomeu resigned as Barcelona president on Tuesday, along with his board of directors, and left with a bombshell admission that he had accepted a proposal for the club to play in “a future European Super League”. Bartomeu’s departure comes following mounting pressure from fans and his public falling-out with Lionel Messi. His resignation […]

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Uefa Champions League: Fixtures and likely starting XIs – 28 October

The second round of Uefa Champions League group stage matches rounds off on Wednesday 28 October. Uefa Champions League: Fixtures and likely starting XIs Juventus face Barcelona in a Uefa Champions League blockbuster on Wednesday, while Chelsea and Manchester United are also in action. United host ambitious Bundesliga outfit RB Leipzig while Chelsea are away […]

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Super Rugby Unlocked: Griquas ring changes for trip to face Lions

Griquas named a much-changed team for their Super Rugby Unlocked encounter against the Lions in Johannesburg on Friday evening. The men from Kimberley learned on Wednesday that their match against the Lions had been given the all-clear after consultation with the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD). The Lions were forced to isolate a number of their […]

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Super Rugby Unlocked: Jantjies fit to lead the Lions

Lions skipper Elton Jantjies made a full recovery after his injury scare last week when he sustained a calf injury during training.  Jantjies will captain the Lions against Griquas on Friday evening (19:00) at Ellis Park in the first home-game for the Johannesburg based side in Super Rugby Unlocked. Ready to go The starting line-up […]

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British and Irish Lions reveal jersey for 2021 tour to South Africa – pics

The British and Irish Lions have unveiled their playing kit for the 2021 tour to South Africa which is set to feature three tests against the Springboks. The Lions have undertaken, in partnership with kit sponsor Canterbury, to create the most sustainable jersey in the rich history of the team. The main body of the […]

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Pakistan and Zimbabwe face off to start 2023 World Cup qualification bids

Pakistan host Zimbabwe for a Cricket World Cup Super League series in Rawalpindi from Friday 29 October as both teams begin their qualification campaign for World Cup 2023 in India. History and conventional wisdom favour Pakistan The record books show Pakistan have lost just one out of 19 ODIs across six previous home series against […]

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WATCH LIVE: EFF leader Malema and co-accused Ndlozi appear in court

WATCH LIVE: EFF leader Malema and co-accused Ndlozi appear in court The pair are accused of assaulting a police officer at Winnie Madikizela-Mandela’s funeral in 2018. EFF leadership showing support at the at Randburg Magistrates Court on 13 October 2020 for party leader Julius Malema and MP Mbuyiseni Ndlozi who face assault charges. Picture: @EFFSouthAfrica/Twitter […]

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2 Gauteng SAPS station commanders arrested in connection with alleged fraud

The arrests come three years after investigations were first launched. CAPE TOWN – Two Gauteng police station commanders arrested in connection with alleged corruption and gun licence fraud are set to appear in court on Wednesday. The arrests come three years after investigations were first launched. The two brigadiers were apprehended on Tuesday during an […]

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GP govt to discuss failed attempt to appeal reinstated Tshwane Council

The party had approached the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) wanting to overturn the decision to restore the council, which had been dissolved and replaced by an administrator. The Tshwane Council. Picture: @TshwaneANC/Twitter. JOHANNESBURG – The Gauteng government said it would hold an ordinary executive council meeting on Wednesday to consider its failed attempt to […]

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