Category: Sports

Orlando Pirates captain Happy Jele has extended his stay at the Soweto giants for another year. The 33-year-old is the longest-serving player in the current squad, having been with the Buccaneers since he was still a teenager. Happy Jele extends Orlando Pirates stay Over 300 matches later in the famous black and white, he is […]

The Brumbies won the Super Rugby AU title on Saturday 19 September with a 28-23 win over the Reds. Despite being the dominant force throughout the Super Rugby AU competition, the Brumbies were made to work very hard to lift the trophy, in the end. Brumbies start Super Rugby AU final strong The Brumbies were […]

Kaizer Chiefs will be hoping that their transfer ban is overturned soon enough to stake claim on a few players from the now-defunct Bidvest Wits when the window opens on Monday. The Students will not be part of the upcoming season in the top flight, despite finishing a respectable fifth in the PSL standings in […]

American golfer Patrick Reed says he enjoys grinding his way through a difficult golf course. Friday’s second round of the US Open at Winged Foot gave Reed the challenge he craves. Reed shows resilience The 2018 Masters winner four times answered a bogey by making a birdie within two holes on Friday.  Reed only found […]

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 […]