Justin Snaith holds the aces for Saturday’s L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate

The final field for the R1 million Grade 1 L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate on Saturday, January 9 has been confirmed. The race will see Cape trainer Justin Snaith send four of the eight runners to the start, including recent Durban July winner Belgarion and 2019 L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate winner, Do It Again. 160TH RUNNING OF THE […]

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Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal headline Covid-19 hit ATP Cup

World No 1 Novak Djokovic and second-ranked Rafael Nadal will headline a slimmed-down field at the coronavirus-hit ATP Cup, organisers said with the tournament cut in half to 12 teams. SERBIA ARE THE DEFENDING ATP CUP CHAMPIONS The innovative championship debuted across three Australian cities – Perth, Brisbane and Sydney – in January last year […]

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Yet another Mauricio Affonso injury blow for Mamelodi Sundowns

It could be another FOUR MONTHS until Mamelodi Sundowns see Mauricio Affonso back in action. READ | ORLANDO PIRATES HANDED FREE PASS INTO CAF CONFEDERTION CUP PLAYOFFS The 28-year-old Uruguayan striker has suffered a series of crippling injuries – much to the frustration of co-coach Manqoba Mngqithi.  Sundowns signed Affonso 18 months ago, but after […]

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JUST IN: Motjeka Madisha death remains unconfirmed!

Despite passing on over 25 days ago, the body of Mamelodi Sundowns defender Motjeka Madisha is yet to be officially identified. The 25-year-old Mamelodi Sundowns defender from Ga-Madisha village in Zebediela‚ passed on when the vehicle Motjeka Madisha was allegedly travelling in crashed into a steel pole in wet conditions and burst into flames near […]

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Jake White: I battled Covid-19 and lost close friends to the virus

Former Springbok coach and current Bulls director rugby, Jake White, has opened up about his personal battle with Covid-19 and the friends he lost to the virus. READ | BULLS APPOINT JAPANESE FITNESS GURU AS LOFTUS EVOLUTION CONTINUES Speaking at the Bulls squad announcement on Monday, White admitted he was among those within the team […]

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Pitso Mosimane to add Orlando Pirates analyst to Al Ahly backroom staff

Al Ahly coach Pitso Mosimane it set to reportedly add yet another South African to his backroom staff. READ | PSL CONFIRMS NEW KICK-OFF TIMES AS COVID-19 LEVEL 3 CURFEW KICKS IN Mosimane was appointed by Al Ahly in October following his shock resignation from Mamelodi Sundowns and was joined by the Brazilians’ fitness trainer Kabelo […]

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Sharks make wholesale changes for Griquas’ visit to Durban

With the Currie Cup entering the final stretch before the playoffs, the Sharks will be fully focused when Griquas visit Kings Park on Saturday. SHARKS COACH SEAN EVERITT HAS MADE SEVERAL CHANGES Sharks head coach Sean Everitt has once again had to implement several changes to the team for the weekend’s clash. Everitt is loathe […]

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All the key DStv Premiership numbers from the year that was 2020

As 2020 (finally) draws to a close, we have the chance to look back over the last 12 months from a statistical point of view in the DStv Premiership. And there are some numbers that may surprise many. LOG | LATEST STANDINGS IN THE 2020/21 DSTV PREMIERSHIP You might think you know who had the […]

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Siya Kolisi shares important Covid-19 awareness message

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says it’s been a ‘rollercoaster experience’ since his wife Rachel tested positive for Covid-19. MUST READ | RACHEL KOLISI TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID-19, BEGS SA TO TAKE THE VIRUS SERIOUSLY Siya Kolisi joined the chorus of voices highlighting the importance of remembering the seriousness of the virus. Kolisi was a late […]

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Neymar laughs off reports of New Year’s party for 500

Neymar has laughed off controversy over reports he was throwing a mega New Year’s party for 500 guests, posting a video online of preparations for what he called a “low-key dinner” with family and friends. READ | PITSO MOSIMANE TO ADD ORLANDO PIRATES ANALYST TO BACKROOM STAFF The superstar footballer has faced a flood of […]

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