Category: Sports

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  […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

Of the many titles and records Gary Player holds, his 13 South African Open victories rank among the most special to the Grand Slam champion. READ | WEEKEND SPORTING DIARY: WHAT’S ON TV – AND WHEN It’s therefore fitting that this year the second oldest national Open in golf will for the first time in […]

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 […]

South Africa’s Dylan Frittelli has taken a share of the first-round lead at the 84th Masters at Augusta National. LEADERBOARD | Masters at Augusta National After play was halted due to darkness on Thursday, Frittelli returned to the course under sunny skies on Friday to sign for a 7-under, 65. That was good enough for […]

The Cheetahs have not ruled out taking legal action against SA Rugby after being excluded from next season’s expanded PRO16 tournament. READ | WEEKEND SPORTING DIARY: WHAT’S ON TV – AND WHEN In September, SA Rugby’s general council voted that the current four Super Rugby franchises – the Bulls, Lions, Sharks and Stormers – would be […]