Category: Sports

For the first time in history both Premier League giants Liverpool and Manchester United let in 6 goals and more (in Liverpool’s case) on the same day. The Red Devils of Manchester United and the Reds of Liverpool suffered their worst defeats in decades against Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa respectively on a Sunday of […]

Our advice for Mamelodi Sundowns fans at this point? Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened. Pitso Mosimane is leaving his role as coach at the club after a memorable eight years in charge of the Tshwane-based outfit, to take on one of the biggest jobs on the continent with Al-Ahly in Egypt […]

The PSL transfer window opened last month, triggering a hive of activity in preparation for the upcoming season. PSL transfer window kicks into gear Some high-profile signings have already been completed since the window opened, with Orlando Pirates welcoming four additions to their squad, while Mamelodi Sundowns have also been busy in the market, securing the signature […]

The Springboks’ Pieter-Steph du Toit says that he felt within ten minutes of the Rugby World Cup final that South Africa would be crowned champions. Du Toit believes that the Springboks spooked England and when they tried to run the ball out of their in-goal area. ‘We’ve got them’  England’s early risk-taking didn’t pay off […]

Sports Minister Nathi Mthethwa has instructed Cricket South Africa (CSA) to comply with interventions made by the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (Sascoc). Last month, the Olympic committee requested that the cricket body’s board step aside for a set period amid the crisis engulfing the organisation. Critical times for Cricket South Africa  CSA […]

Bernard Laporte has won re-election to the seat of the president of France Rugby despite being arrested by fraud squad police less than two weeks ago. Laporte was elected to another four-year term by winning 51.47 per cent of the vote on Saturday ahead of rival Florian Grill who claimed 48.53 in the two-horse race. […]

Newly-appointed Kaizer Chiefs coach Gavin Hunt has proven a hit with some of his new charges, according to senior players in the camp. The four-time league winner joined the Glamour Boys, following German mentor Ernst Middendorp’s sacking. Rave reviews at Kaizer Chiefs  The team recently returned to training in preparation for the upcoming season, where […]

There may not have been any serious silverware at stake in the Springbok Showdown in Cape Town on Saturday, but for the Green and Gold squads winning was front of mind when they clashed at Newlands. Green vs Gold: Springbok showdown match report After a cagey opening, Damian Willemse had a chance to put Gold […]

Former Orlando Pirates head coach Rhulani Mokwena insists that his loyalty lies with Mamelodi Sundowns. Mokwena has been linked with a move to Egyptian giants Al Ahly to link up with former boss Pitso Mosimane. Mokwena staying at Mamelodi Sundowns The Sundowns assistant coach has refuted claims that he has travelled to Egypt for talks […]

Former Orlando Pirates skipper Thabo Matlaba has joined his old club’s oldest rivals, Moroka Swallows. Following his departure from the Buccaneers in 2019, the 32-year-old joined Black Leopards, where he even donned the captain’s armband. Thabo Matlaba joins Moroka Swallows  The stint in Limpopo has proven to be a rather short one, as he has […]