Sundowns sweat over injuries ahead of Nedbank Cup final

Mamelodi Sundowns have a few worries ahead of their Nedbank Cup final clash against Bloemfontein Celtic on Saturday. The Tshwane giants are in pursuit of another piece of silverware, just a week after claiming the league title last weekend. Victory over Phunya Sele Sele will see them complete the domestic treble, having also added the […]

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Holding hits out at England and Australia for not taking a knee

West Indies great Michael Holding has criticised England and Australia for opting not to take a knee in support of the campaign to fight racial injustice, accusing them of making “lame” excuses. Holding, who played in the great West Indian sides of the 1970s and 1980s, in July recalled ugly incidents he experienced as a […]

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SASCOC ‘disappointed’ CSA have taken a stance before meeting

The South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) are reportedly disappointed that Cricket South Africa (CSA) have resolved to legally challenge their decision to probe the governing body. SASCOC say they will be appointing an investigative task team to look into the rot at CSA. Last month CSA fired CEO Thabang Moroe for alleged […]

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Kaizer Chiefs: Nurkovic goes under the knife likely to miss PSL start

Kaizer Chiefs leading scorer last season, Samir Nurkovic, has reportedly undergone surgery and could be out for up to two months. Nurkovic completed the 2019/20 season with the aid of painkilling injections to manage a niggling groin injury. Kaizer Chiefs have yet to confirm that their star forward has gone under the knife, but reports […]

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Tovey says Chiefs should have used Maluleka in the bio-bubble

Former Kaizer Chiefs skipper Neil Tovey feels that the Glamour Boys would have won the PSL title if they had used departing George Maluleka in the bio-bubble. Chiefs chose to release the midfielder after he signed a pre-contract committing to sign for Mamelodi Sundowns next season, but Tovey feels that Maluleka’s versatility was sorely missed. […]

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WP Rugby and Stormers future hangs in the balance

The coming days will prove to be a critical period for the future WP Rugby and their Super Rugby franchise, the Stormers. The union has appeared to be coming apart at the seams with debts piling up while negotiations over a proposed injection of cash from American investment firm MVM Holdings progress slowly. WP Rugby […]

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PSL transfer news: Wits trio on Supersport United’s radar

Supersport United chief executive Stan Matthews has identified three players from Bidvest Wits he feels could strengthen the midfield at the Tshwane outfit. Many big names from the Joburg club are currently up for grabs, following the sale of the club’s PSL status. Wits trio on United’s radar The Citizen reports that Matsatsansa are looking to […]

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US Open golf 2020: The six South Africans in the field

The 120th US Open Championship will take place between 17 and 20 September at Winged Foot Golf Club’s West Course, in Mamaroneck, New York with six South Africans making the field. Due to the pandemic, US Open organisers scrapped the qualifying tournament. Usually the third major of the year, the US Open will be the […]

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Outa: Govt needs to account for military jet used by ANC delegation to Zim

The group, led by secretary general Ace Magashule, was in Harare this week for talks with the governing ZANU-PF following fresh reports of human rights violations in South Africa’s northern neighbour. JOHANNESBURG – The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) has added its voice to growing calls for the government to be held accountable for the […]

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Gauteng ANC report into alleged irregular awarding of PPE tenders concluded

Eyewitness News has independently confirmed this, while the findings are expected to be released on Sunday by the African National Congress (ANC)’s provincial executive committee. Personal protective equipment (PPE). Picture AFP JOHANNESBURG – The report into alleged irregularities in the awarding of tenders for COVID-19-related personal protective equipment (PPE) in Gauteng has been concluded. Eyewitness […]

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