Watch | Did this surfer catch the ‘wave of the decade’ at Mavericks?

Veteran American surfer Peter Mel has ridden what’s been called the ‘wave of the decade’ at infamous big wave spot Mavericks in California. Check out The South African for all the latest surfing news Mel, 51, paddled into a bomb at the fearsome northern California location, taking off from an incredibly deep position, riding through […]

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Kaizer Chiefs have hit rock bottom, no really! [Statistical analysis]

Kaizer Chiefs have began the 2020/2021 in disaster fashion however just how bad is the situation at Naturena? We took a look at how Gavin Hunt’s first season at the Amakhosi is going in comparison to his predecessors as far back as we could accurately go and what we found was that Kaizer Chiefs are […]

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Legendary NFL coach refuses Medal of Freedom from Donald Trump

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick said he would not accept the Presidential Medal of Freedom from Donald Trump as planned this week after the “tragic” riot at the US Capitol last Wednesday. BELICHICK GUIDED THE PATRIOTS TO SIX SUPER BOWL TITLES Belichick, who has guided the Patriots to six Super Bowl titles, said in […]

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Post ‘sandpaper-gate’ another Australian skipper in hot water, says sorry

Australian captain Tim Paine apologised on Tuesday after launching an ugly tirade at India’s Ravi Ashwin in the drawn Sydney Test, admitting he was “bitterly disappointed” in his own conduct. READ | INDIAN SKIPPER VIRAT KOHLI DENOUNCES RACIST ABUSE IN SYDNEY Tim Paine said frustration got the better of him on Monday when he tried to […]

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Manchester United v Liverpool in blockbuster FA Cup Round 4 showdown

Manchester United will host Liverpool in the blockbuster tie of the FA Cup fourth round, while League Two Cheltenham host Manchester City. ROUND 4 TIES FROM 22-25 JANUARY Manchester United and Liverpool will clash for two consecutive weekends with the top two also facing off in the Premier League on Sunday. Whoever wins the tie […]

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Signed, sealed, Shonga. Top striker finds a new home at Cape Town City

Cape Town City have announced the signing of Zambia striker Justin Shonga from DStv Premiership rivals Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila. RIP | FIRST CEO OF THE PSL, TREVOR PHILLIPS, DIES Justin Shonga, still only 24-years-old, is widely regarded as one of the most talented players not only in South Africa, but in Africa, and has attracted the […]

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Watch | Proteas legend Dale Steyn swaps kookaburra ball for skateboard

Proteas legend Dale Steyn is keeping himself busy off the cricket field. MUST READ | SHANE WARNE IN HOT WATER FOR CURSING SA-BORN MARNUS LABUSCHAGNE ON AIR Steyn, who hold the records for the most wickets taken in Tests for South Africa (439) hasn’t played for the Proteas since February 2019, despite making himself available for […]

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Currie Cup latest | Semi-final date, kick-off times confirmed

The Bulls and Lions will meet in the first of the Currie Cup semi-finals on Saturday, 23 January, after SA Rugby announced the kick-off times on Tuesday. READ | FORMER SPRINGBOK JOHAN GOOSEN REMAINS ON BULLS’ RADAR The Jukskei derby, which will mark the second successive match-up between the Bulls and Lions at Loftus Versfeld in […]

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Kaizer Chiefs injury update: Amakhosi suffer MAJOR injury blows

It’s bittersweet news for Kaizer Chiefs fans after the club confirmed that star attacker Khama Billiat will be out for two months however the Amakhosi have been handed a major boost in the form of the return of star wing-back Reeve Frosler. Billiat had to be ushered off after picking up an ankle injury against […]

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