All the key DStv Premiership numbers from the year that was 2020

As 2020 (finally) draws to a close, we have the chance to look back over the last 12 months from a statistical point of view in the DStv Premiership. And there are some numbers that may surprise many. LOG | LATEST STANDINGS IN THE 2020/21 DSTV PREMIERSHIP You might think you know who had the […]

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Siya Kolisi shares important Covid-19 awareness message

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says it’s been a ‘rollercoaster experience’ since his wife Rachel tested positive for Covid-19. MUST READ | RACHEL KOLISI TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID-19, BEGS SA TO TAKE THE VIRUS SERIOUSLY Siya Kolisi joined the chorus of voices highlighting the importance of remembering the seriousness of the virus. Kolisi was a late […]

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Neymar laughs off reports of New Year’s party for 500

Neymar has laughed off controversy over reports he was throwing a mega New Year’s party for 500 guests, posting a video online of preparations for what he called a “low-key dinner” with family and friends. READ | PITSO MOSIMANE TO ADD ORLANDO PIRATES ANALYST TO BACKROOM STAFF The superstar footballer has faced a flood of […]

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Sundowns struggling for fit squad ahead of crunch Pirates clash

Mamelodi Sundowns are struggling to have all their players fit and available for selection for their crunch DStv Premiership match against Orlando Pirates on Saturday. READ | ALL THE KEY STATISTICS FROM THE DSTV PREMIERSHIP IN 2020 Fans of the DStv Premiership haven’t had to wait long in 2021 for the biggest clash of the […]

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Fitness key for Proteas, Sri Lanka ahead of Wanderers Test

Fitness will play as big a role as form when South Africa and Sri Lanka finalise their teams for the second and final Test, starting at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Sunday. READ | FATHER OF PROTEAS GREAT HASHIM AMLA DIES Sri Lanka had an injury nightmare during the first Test in Centurion. Batsman […]

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Manchester United could join Liverpool atop log with win against Villa

Liverpool will start 2021 in a familiar position at the top of the English Premier League, but with a rejuvenated Manchester United leading a pack of challengers who are all within striking distance. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side would join the champions on 33 points if they beat Aston Villa on Friday, with Jurgen Klopp’s men […]

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Currie Cup | Fixtures, line-ups, referees + predictions – January 2

The Currie Cup teams will look to start 2021 with a bang as the competition reaches the penultimate pool round on Saturday and every point counts with five teams still in the running for semi-final places. READ | SIYA KOLISI SHARES IMPORTANT COVID-19 AWARENESS MESSAGE With log leaders, the Bulls, enjoying a bye, Western Province […]

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Pitso Mosimane’s Al Ahly drop first points of the season

Pitso Mosimane’s Al Ahly side surprisingly started 2021 with a goalless draw against Wadi Degla on New Year’s day. READ | MAMELODI SUNDOWNS STRUGGLING FOR FIT SQUAD AHEAD OF ORLANDO PIRATES CLASH Al Ahly had been in such terrific league form that victory over 11th-placed Wadi Degla seemed, on paper at least, to be a […]

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Cricket South Africa greenlights the dissolution of franchise system

Cricket South Africa’s (CSA’s) Members’ Council and interim executive board have accepted, in principle, the restructuring of elite domestic competitions. READ | RIP: FATHER OF PROTEAS LEGEND HASHIM AMLA DIES The approval comes after a long, arduous and fractious consultation process with the player’s union SACA. Franchise cricket’s days are numbered “CSA’s Members’ Council has […]

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Mamelodi Sundowns v Orlando Pirates | 4 key players to watch

The DStv Premiership will get off to a thrilling start in 2021 when defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns play host to fellow unbeaten team Orlando Pirates at the Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, January 2. Kick-off is at 15:30. SUNDOWNS ENDED 2020 ON TOP OF THE STANDINGS Sundowns ended 2020 on top of the standings with 18 […]

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