Grobler shines at SuperSport United awards evening

SuperSport United hosted their 2019/20 awards evening on Thursday night with Bradley Grobler, Teboho Mokoena and Sipho Mbule all walking away with top honours. SuperSport United enjoyed a successful 2019/20 campaign under the tutelage of Kaitano Tembo. Matsatsantsa bagged the first cup of the season in the form of the MTN8 trophy while a late […]

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Springbok Showdown an examination of character not talent

The Springbok rugby brains trust will be looking at Saturday’s trial match with an eye on much more than just performance on the day. According to Springbok captain Siya Kolisi the showdown will be all about who exhibits the character required to don the Green and Gold. Springboks looking for warrriors Kolisi said that the […]

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Lukhanyo Am thrilled to pass knowledge on to young guns

Sharks skipper and Springbok centre Lukhanyo Am said he has relished his leadership role as the captain of the Gold squad that will compete in the Springbok Showdown at Newlands on Saturday. The match will be part trial and part training exercise, and it is apparent that all involved have approached this as an opportunity […]

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Who is Sandile Zungu and what is he going to do with Amazulu

South African football fans may have winced when they heard that another PSL club had been sold, but there are reasons to believe that Sandile Zungu’s acquisition of Amazulu could bring delight for the Usuthu faithful. Zungu has promised to transform the club from relegation-threatened strugglers into a top-four powerhouse and moreover has intimated that […]

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Springbok Showdown: Preview, kick-off time and where to watch

Bok plays Bok on Saturday at Newlands, as the country’s best go up against each other in the first ever Springbok Showdown. The rugby season kicked off in style last weekend with four of South Africa’s top franchises on display, and the action continues with this unique exhibition match, which promises to serve up some […]

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Europa League group stage draw: Few glamour ties for EPL sides

The Europa League group stage draw has not given the Premier League side’s too many glamour ties to look forward to from 22 October. Jose Mourinho’s Tottenham Hotspur were handed a tricky Europa League group at the draw on Friday 2 October. Spurs will target progression from their group that includes Belgian Cup winners Royal […]

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SA records 1,761 COVID-19 cases, 43 more people die

SA records 1,761 COVID-19 cases, 43 more people die In the last 24-hour cycle, officials confirmed another 1,761 infections and 43 more COVID-19-related deaths. A professional healthcare worker wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) treats a patient in a tent dedicated to the treatment of possible COVID-19 coronavirus patients, while another cleans the ward at the […]

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Slain anti-gang unit detective Charl Kinnear to be buried today

Anti-gang unit officer, Charl Kinnear, was assassinated in front of his Bishop Lavis home just over two weeks ago. Charl Kinnear. Picture: Kevin Brandt/EWN CAPE TOWN – A detective that led the charge against organised crime in cape town will be laid to rest on Saturday. Anti-gang unit officer, Charl Kinnear, was assassinated in front […]

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Numsa threatens indefinite strike at Gautrain until demands met

The union has served the Bombela Operations Company (BOC), which manages the Gautrain, with a 48-hour strike notice. This comes after failed wage negotiations between the union and management. FILE: Picture: @Gautrain/Facebook.com. JOHANNESBURG – Trade union Numsa said that its members at the Gautrain would go on strike indefinitely until their demands are met. The […]

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