Nathi Mthethwa backs Sascoc resolutions to CSA crisis

Sports Minister Nathi Mthethwa has instructed Cricket South Africa (CSA) to comply with interventions made by the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (Sascoc). Last month, the Olympic committee requested that the cricket body’s board step aside for a set period amid the crisis engulfing the organisation. Critical times for Cricket South Africa  CSA […]

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France rugby re-elects Laporte as president despite recent arrest

Bernard Laporte has won re-election to the seat of the president of France Rugby despite being arrested by fraud squad police less than two weeks ago. Laporte was elected to another four-year term by winning 51.47 per cent of the vote on Saturday ahead of rival Florian Grill who claimed 48.53 in the two-horse race. […]

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Gavin Hunt gets rave reviews from Kaizer Chiefs camp

Newly-appointed Kaizer Chiefs coach Gavin Hunt has proven a hit with some of his new charges, according to senior players in the camp. The four-time league winner joined the Glamour Boys, following German mentor Ernst Middendorp’s sacking. Rave reviews at Kaizer Chiefs  The team recently returned to training in preparation for the upcoming season, where […]

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Green 25-9 Gold: Springbok Showdown result – 3 October

There may not have been any serious silverware at stake in the Springbok Showdown in Cape Town on Saturday, but for the Green and Gold squads winning was front of mind when they clashed at Newlands. Green vs Gold: Springbok showdown match report After a cagey opening, Damian Willemse had a chance to put Gold […]

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Rhulani Mokwena says he is staying at Mamelodi Sundowns

Former Orlando Pirates head coach Rhulani Mokwena insists that his loyalty lies with Mamelodi Sundowns. Mokwena has been linked with a move to Egyptian giants Al Ahly to link up with former boss Pitso Mosimane. Mokwena staying at Mamelodi Sundowns The Sundowns assistant coach has refuted claims that he has travelled to Egypt for talks […]

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Thabo Matlaba completes move to Moroka Swallows

Former Orlando Pirates skipper Thabo Matlaba has joined his old club’s oldest rivals, Moroka Swallows. Following his departure from the Buccaneers in 2019, the 32-year-old joined Black Leopards, where he even donned the captain’s armband. Thabo Matlaba joins Moroka Swallows  The stint in Limpopo has proven to be a rather short one, as he has […]

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Sale Sharks postpone fixture after positive COVID-19 tests

Premiership Rugby has postponed Sale’s vital clash with Worcester until Wednesday after 16 Sale players tested positive for coronavirus. With one game of the regular season to go, Sale sit fourth in the table but ahead of Bristol only on points difference. Should they have forfeited the match, which was due to take place on […]

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450 IEC registration points open in run-up to by-elections

450 IEC registration points open in run-up to by-elections Voting stations opened this weekend to allow eligible voters to register after processes were postponed in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. FILE: Two ballot boxes sit in the Pinelands Primary voting station as South Africans cast their votes on 8 May 2019. Picture: Bertram Malgas/EWN […]

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Western Cape’s largest dam overflowing for the first time since 2014

Situated in Villiersdorp, the dam was almost completely dry when the province battled its worst drought in a century in recent years. FILE: A view of the Theewaterskloof Dam near Cape Town. Picture: EWN CAPE TOWN – The Theewaterskloof Dam,the Western Cape’s biggest, is overflowing for the first time since 2014. Situated in Villiersdorp, the […]

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Warrant of arrest issued for ex-KZN top cop Mmamonnye Ngobeni

Warrant of arrest issued for ex-KZN top cop Mmamonnye Ngobeni She faces three counts of corruption related to bribes allegedly paid to her to instruct former Hawks boss Major General Johan Booysen to halt a probe into a R47 million police accommodation 2010 Fifa World Cup fraud scheme. 10357738-895389580487985-6833565892658938297-ojpg JOHANNESBURG – The National Prosecuting Authority […]

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