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The South African Football Association (Safa) announced its technical committee earlier in the week, with some familiar faces present in the group. The list named by the organisation features past players who represented both the men and women’s senior national teams, with former Bafana captain Lucas Radebe among the more prominent names, along with Banyana […]

Namibian winger Deon Hotto says making the move from Bidvest Wits to Orlando Pirates was not the toughest decision to make. The 29-year-old was, together with his skipper at the now-defunct Johannesburg club, unveiled by the Soweto giants as their first signings ahead of the upcoming season. Deon Hotto reflects on Orlando Pirates move Speaking […]

Oh no. Oh no, oh no, oh no. This truly was the stuff of nightmares for South African paceman Lungi Ngidi. The fast-bowler has recorded one of the worst final overs in cricket’s Indian Premier League (IPL) history, during his latest run-out for the Chennai Super Kings. He was on the receiving end of an […]

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Tuesday that the planned return of spectators to sports venues in England could be on hold for six months due to a sharp rise in coronavirus cases. A number of pilot test events, in which capacities have been capped at 1,000, have taken place and it was hoped venues […]

A total of 32 capped Springboks are among a roster of 93 players in the draft squad for the Springbok Showdown in Cape Town on Saturday 3 October announced by SA Rugby. Of those capped Springboks, 13 were part of the Rugby World Cup-winning squad. The group also includes a selection of Blitzboks and recent […]

Stellenbosch announced their second signing in as many days, this time unveiling goalkeeper Sage Stephens, who joins from rivals Cape Town City. The Citizens announced the shot-stopper’s departure earlier in the week, which brought to an end a three-year spell at the club for the former Moroka Swallows player. City bids farewell to goalkeeper Sage […]

The financial woes surrounding the Southern Kings have reached a point where the franchise has been forced into liquidation. The franchise cited its financial position as one of the main factors from its withdrawal from the recently launched domestic rugby competition. Southern Kings liquidated The Kings have projected no profits for the upcoming season and, […]

“Leaked” pictures of the new Kaizer Chiefs kit have not gone too well with the club’s fan base. Kit sponsor Nike has given the Glamour Boys some world-renowned strips in the past few seasons, with the club making some global lists for the best kit of the season. New Kaizer Chiefs kit However, the latest […]

Matthew Wolff has surged into a lead at the US Open Golf Championships at Winged Foot in Mamaroneck, New York. Wolff carded a five-under 65 on Saturday to take a two-stroke lead into Sunday’s final round. The 21-year-old finished fourth at this year’s only other major to date and rallied from a four-over 74 in […]

In a rematch of last year’s final the defending champion Mumbai Indians open the Indian Premier League (IPL) with a meeting against the Chennai Super Kings. Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings: IPL preview The Mumbai Indians are the most successful side in the history of the IPL closely followed by the Chennai Super Kings […]