Category: Sports

Incumbent Convenor of Selectors Linda Zondi has failed to make the shortlist for the position ahead of the Proteas 2020/21 home summer. Victor Mpitsang, Hussein Manack and Patrick Moroney were reportedly invited to attend interviews during the last week. Proteas will have a new convenor of selectors Former Proteas fast bowler Mpitsang is believed to […]

The much-delayed Indian Premier League starts Saturday without its customary glitz and glamour, but the Twenty20 tournament is expected to be a welcome relief to cricket fans during the coronavirus pandemic. The short-form extravaganza normally starts in March but along with other major international sporting events was postponed as countries went into virus lockdowns. It […]

Mumbai Indians coach Mahela Jayawardene has confirmed that the Indian Premier League franchise will place their faith in Proteas skipper Quinton de Kock to partner Rohit Sharma against the new ball. De Kock opened the batting for the franchise last term, and his consistency was a big factor in driving the Indians to the title. […]

Justin Thomas leads the 120th US Open Golf Championship after the first 18 holes having shot a five-under 70 at Winged Foot on Thursday. South Africa’s Louis Oosthuizen is just two shots back in a tie for fifth place with Englishman Lee Westwood and Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy. Belgian Thomas Pieters is tied for second […]

Mamelodi Sundowns have unveiled two signings, both coming from Highlands Park, who will not be competing in the top flight in the coming season. Golden Boot joint-winner Peter Shalulile has joined the league champions, along with teammate Mothobi Mvala. Highlands Park duo join Mamelodi Sundowns  Having been heavily linked with the duo, the Tshwane giants […]

Stellenbosch have announced the signing of right-back, Zitha Macheke from Bidvest Wits. The former Kaizer Chiefs defender is the latest player from the Clever Boys to find a new home, following the club’s recent sale. Zitha Macheke joins Stellenbosch  Having been a regular for Wits in the recently-concluded season, the 26-year-old has moved from Johannesburg […]

South African boxing has a rich history of producing champions across weight classes, and there are a number of fighters holding gold and pressing for title shots even today. Here we look at South African boxers who are ranked in the top ten in their division by any of the four major sanctioning bodies (WBA, […]

Digital payments app PayTM has seen its service suspended from the Google app store over breaches of gambling rules related to illegal IPL betting. Google took the action one day before the world’s most lucrative franchise T20 tournament, the IPL, gets underway in the UAE. Gambling of any kind is illegal in India, but the […]

SA Rugby has confirmed that two trophies will be up for grabs when the local rugby season kicks off in the coming weeks. Seven franchises will battle it out for top honours in the first bit of top level rugby action in South Africa since the Super Rugby season was suspended in March. Super Rugby […]

Former Bafana Bafana star Benni McCarthy has backed Gavin Hunt to ‘put smiles on Kaizer Chiefs fans faces’ when he takes charge of the Soweto Giants. McCarthy backs Gavin Hunt for success with Kaizer Chiefs The former Cape Town City coach congratulated Hunt on landing the Kaizer Chiefs job in an Instagram post on Friday. […]