Category: Sports

Bok plays Bok on Saturday at Newlands, as the country’s best go up against each other in the first ever Springbok Showdown. The rugby season kicked off in style last weekend with four of South Africa’s top franchises on display, and the action continues with this unique exhibition match, which promises to serve up some […]

The Europa League group stage draw has not given the Premier League side’s too many glamour ties to look forward to from 22 October. Jose Mourinho’s Tottenham Hotspur were handed a tricky Europa League group at the draw on Friday 2 October. Spurs will target progression from their group that includes Belgian Cup winners Royal […]

Rugby World Cup-winners Duane Vermeulen, Elton Jantjies, Steven Kitshoff and Herschel Jantjies expressed their excitement for the Springbok showdown, saying they were looking forward to a thrilling clash. They were also keen to see what the young players in their respective Springbok Green and Gold squads had to offer as they take a step up […]

Kevin Anderson dealt with Laslo Đere to progress to the second round of the French Open at Roland Garros on Tuesday 29 September. Anderson dispatched the Serbian in straight sets winning 6-2, 6-3, 6-4 to book a second round meeting with Đere’s compatriot and 22nd seed Dušan Lajović. Anderson starts strong Former South African number […]

The South African Rugby Union (SARU) voted on Tuesday to explore entering four teams into an expanded PRO Rugby competition as well as retaining a place in a revised SANZAAR competition. The intention is to enter the four Super Rugby franchises into an expanded Pro14 competition while the Cheetahs will be put forward for entry […]

One of the most legendary coaches in South African football history looks set to depart Mamelodi Sundowns ahead of the new season. Pitso Mosimane has, allegedly, accepted an offer to take over at Egyptian giants Al-Ahly. The news, which has emerged on Wednesday morning, is yet to be confirmed by either club. Pitso Mosimane to […]

Former Cricket South Africa (CSA) president, Advocate Norman Arendse is seeking a return, 12 years after he vacated his position at the organisation.  The beleaguered sports body recently placed a vacancy ad, looking for independent non-executive directors. Norman Arendse seeks return to CSA board In an application letter seen by TheSouthAfrican.com, Arendse has put his name in […]

Pitso Mosimane has confirmed his exit from Mamelodi Sundowns after reports emerged that he had taken up the head coach job at Egyptian giants Al Ahly. The 56-year-old led the Tshwane outfit to a domestic treble in the recently-concluded season, adding to his impressive collection of silverware which includes the highly-coveted Caf Champions League title […]

Rugby World Cup-winning duo Siya Kolisi and Lukhanyo Am have been appointed captains of their respective sides in Saturday’s historic Springbok Showdown. In one of the curtain-risers for the upcoming rugby season, the country’s top players will battle it out against one another, as Green faces Gold at Newlands in Cape Town. Springbok Showdown captains […]

Serena Williams withdrew from Roland Garros on Wednesday as the American’s bid for a 24th Grand Slam title suffered another blow, sparking further doubts over the 39-year-old’s long-term future in the sport. Serena Williams out of Roland Garros Williams, a three-time champion in Paris, had arrived at the tournament carrying an Achilles tendon injury which […]