Safa gives green light for amateur football to resume

The South African governmet has given clearance for amateur football to resume after over six months of inactivity, provided that certain social-distancing measures are adhered to. Safa issued out the update on Monday afternoon. Since March, no amateur football has been held lawfully, with the professional game only returning in August as lockdown restrictions were […]

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Scotland call up two SA-born players for year-end Tests

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has named two uncapped South Africans in his squad for the upcoming international season. The November and December Test window will allow for the conclusion of the 2020 Six Nations tournament, with Tests against France, Fiji and Italy in the newly-formed Autumn Nations Cup also lined up. South African duo earn […]

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Jose Ali Meza completes move to Maritzburg United

Venezuelan striker Jose Ali Meza has completed a permanent move from Mamelodi Sundowns to Maritzburg United. The 29-year-old spent the past two seasons at the Brazilians, only managing 25 league appearances during the period. He was previously linked with a loan move to the “Team of Choice”, which did not materialise as he opted to […]

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CSA acting president dramatically leaves Parliament briefing

Cricket South Africa (CSA) acting president Beresford Williams was one of the members of the organisation excused from Tuesday’s Parliament briefing due to being implicated in wrongdoing, according to the Fundudzi forensic audit report. Following a dramatic appearance in front of the Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture last week, CSA committed to present […]

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Orlando Pirates make huge transfer breakthrough

Orlando Pirates have confirmed the departure of three first team players. Mthokozisi Dube, Gladwin Shitolo and Justice Chabalala will all spend the 2020/21 DStv Premiership out on loan. Mthokozisi Dube and Gladwin Shitolo will join Golden Arrows until the end of the season while Justice Chabalala will return to Bloemfontein Celtic for the remainder of […]

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Ntseki explains Zungu’s omission from Bafana squad

Bafana Bafana coach Molefi Ntseki has revealed the reason behind the non-inclusion of star midfielder Bongani Zungu in his squad for the two friendlies played during the recent international break. The player – on loan at Scottish giants Rangers – has only made one appearance since the former SA Under-17 mentor took over the reins […]

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Cristiano Ronaldo tests positive for COVID-19, ‘remains in good health’

Juventus and Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for COVID-19, according to the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF). The 35-year-old is understood to not be showing any symptoms and has been sent home from international duty to self-isolate. Portugal face Sweden in a Nations League Group C game on Wednesday 14 October. Ronaldo ‘doing well, […]

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Erasmus, Habana land influential World Rugby roles

SA Rugby director of rugby and Springbok great Bryan Habana have been named in World Rugby’s interim committees. The two former Boks join a list of big names in the game in their respective committees, established to contribute to the organisation’s decision-making process. Bok legends land World Rugby gigs World Cup-winning coach Erasmus – who […]

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Cricket South Africa: DA slams ‘whitewashed’ forensic report

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has recommended that an independent investigation be launched with regards to the Cricket South Africa (CSA) crisis, following the release of a forensic report into the matter. The Fundudzi report, which looked into the organisation’s recent decline, was released to members of parliament on Friday, with its board hauled before the […]

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SA Rugby has until Friday to confirm Rugby Championship participation

SA Rugby will have until the end of the week to finalise the Springboks participation in the Rugby Championship scheduled to get underway on 31 October 2020. The Springboks will need to be on a plane shortly after the confirmation, should SA Rugby decide to send the team. SANZAAR grants SA Rugby 48 hour extension […]

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