PICTURE | Proteas players raise a fist in Black Lives Matter gesture

The Proteas opted to raise a fist rather than take a knee in recognition of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement. RIP | FORMER ENGLAND PLAYER AND TOP COMMENTATOR ROBIN JACKMAN DIES Prior to the first delivery in the first Test between the Proteas and Sri Lanka at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Saturday, Cricket South […]

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Currie Cup festive weekend action | Fixtures, line-ups and predictions

Festive season Currie Cup action continues over the weekend with the staging of two Round 5 matches in Cape Town and Bloemfontein. WP PLAY GRIQUAS, CHEETAHS HOST THE SHARKS Western Province lock horns with Griquas on Saturday at Newlands, where WP will be aiming to continue with their push for a semi-final spot. The side […]

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Sri Lanka falter after a strong start against loose Proteas in Centurion

By lunch on the first day of the first Test between South Africa and Sri Lanka t6he tourists were 102 for 3 after a topsy-turvy session. Sri Lanka make a good start Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat first on a muggy day in Centurion. The Proteas did not make the best […]

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No PSL action, but LOTS of matches in the English Premier League

While the DStv Premiership is on a break, there is still plenty of action scheduled in the English Premier League before 2020 closes. READ | SAFA PRESIDENT DANNY JORDAAN ISSUES FESTIVE SEASON WISH On the local front, action will resume on Saturday, January 2. LOG | HOW THE DSTV PREMIERSHIP LOG LOOKS AT THE END […]

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South Africa players roasted for ‘Black Power’ salute before Sri Lanka Test

This article first appeared in The South African news section written by Riyaz Patel South Africa’s cricket team has been hit for six on social media after Cricket South Africa (CSA) expressed their “ongoing commitment” to supporting the Black Lives Matter movement when players raised their fists before the first Test against Sri Lanka on […]

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Jeremy Brockie ends 5-year SA stay, signs for Australian club

New Zealand striker Jeremy Brockie has ended his five-year stint in South Africa and signed for a second-tier Australian club. JEREMY BROCKIE PLAYED FOR 3 SA CLUBS The 33-year-old has joined Victorian Premier League club Bentleigh Greens after trialling with the Newcastle Jets, one of his former A-League clubs. Brockie left Mamelodi Sundowns in mid-year […]

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Bongani Zungu update: Ben 10’s struggles in Scotland continue

Bongani Zungu’s loan spell at Rangers has began in rather underwhelming fashion with the Bafana Bafana midfielder struggling for game-time. Bongani Zungu has been used as a late substitute by Steven Gerrard in Rangers’ last three games. Rangers currently sit on top of the standings with a massive 16 point lead over rivals Celtic, though […]

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PICTURE | Proteas wear black armbands in memory of Robin Jackman

The Proteas took to the field on Day 2 of their Test against Sri Lanka in Centurion wearing black armbands in memory of former England seamer and commentator, Robin Jackman. MUST READ | PROTEAS ROASTED FOR ‘BLACK POWER’ SALUTE AHEAD OF SRI LANKA TEST UNHAPPINESS WHY BLACK ARMBANDS WEREN’T WORN ON DAY 1 There had […]

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Chippa move on from Luc Eymael debacle, name Dan Malesela as coach

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