Category: Sports

The Proteas will host the Malawi Queens for a Three-Test international netball series in Rustenburg at the end of this month. England and New Zealand were the first international teams to return to the netball court when they faced off in Hamilton, and now it seems the African powers will be joining them. Proteas in […]

This week will see another round of Champions League fixtures on Tuesday and Wednesday. There are plenty of eye-catching match-ups not to be missed. English clubs Manchester City and Liverpool were in action on Tuesday, while Chelsea and Manchester United are set to play on Wednesday. All times SA (GMT +2) Standings | Latest Champions […]

Former Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs head coach Kosta Papic has issued stern advice to misfiring Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Siphelele Ntshangase. Ntshangase has made just 33 appearances since joining Kaizer Chiefs in 2018, 22 of which a starting berth and his former coach Papic believes attractions away from the football pitch is hampering the highly […]

South Africa have committed to the Rugby Championship until 2030, organising body SANZAAR said on Wednesday, after the Rugby World Cup holders’ absence from this year’s edition sparked speculation they may shift to Europe. The announcement is a boon for the game in the southern hemisphere, after coronavirus disruption tore Super Rugby apart and left […]

Argentine football great Diego Maradona underwent successful brain surgery for a blood clot in a specialist private clinic in Buenos Aires on Tuesday, his doctor said. “We managed to successfully remove the clot. Diego coped well with the surgery,” Leopoldo Luque said at the icon’s private clinic in the capital Buenos Aires. “It’s under control, […]

Wayde van Niekerk’s return to the track in South Africa after a Covid-19-enforced break started badly, but ended in victory in Potchefstroom on Tuesday night. The 400m world record holder’s right starting block broke, resulting in him slipping and having to play catch-up throughout the race. MORE CONCERNED BY THE FINISH TO HIS RACE Van […]

While SA Rugby and the Springboks have committed themselves to staying part of SANZAAR and the Rugby Championship until 2030, it appears the PRO16 is the only way forward for the Stormers, Bulls, Lions and Sharks. The latest reports out of New Zealand suggest Super Rugby is set to return to a 12-team tournament in […]

Former Kaizer Chiefs legend Siphiwe Tshabalala’s much-awaited debut for AmaZulu could be delayed after the midfielder picked up a muscle injury during training. FIXTURES | ALL WEDNESDAY’S DSTV PREMIERSHIP FIXTURES Tshabalala joined Usuthu last month after being on the sidelines for almost a year without a club. ‘Shabba’, who played 209 matches for Amakhosi and […]

Ireland’s South African-born No 8, CJ Stander, has double reason to celebrate. Not only has the George-born, 30-year-old has been named Munster’s Player of the Season, he has also been shortlisted as one of the Six Nations Player of the Tournament nominees. NOT THE FIRST WIN FOR THE STAR NO 8 It’s the third occasion […]

All eyes are at Orlando Stadium, as the spiritual home of South African football welcomes back the Soweto Derby between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs, with the two teams contesting the first MTN 8 semifinal. Chiefs came back from behind against Maritzburg United to book their spot in the last four, while Pirates held on […]