Former Wallaby Israel Folau linked with sensational return to rugby

Controversial former Australian fullback-cum-wing Israel Folau could be set for a sensational return to rugby union following his sacking by Rugby Australia (RA) in 2019. READ | FORMER SPRINGBOK JOHAN GOOSEN REMAINS ON BULLS’ RADAR The cross-code star has been playing rugby league for the Catalans Dragons in the European Super League after he was […]

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Watch | Did this surfer catch the ‘wave of the decade’ at Mavericks?

Veteran American surfer Peter Mel has ridden what’s been called the ‘wave of the decade’ at infamous big wave spot Mavericks. Check out The South African for all the latest surfing news Mel, 51, paddled into a bomb at the fearsome northern California location, taking off from an incredibly deep position, riding through the barrel […]

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Feel good | Schumachers adopt dog from Cape Town’s DARG

The most famous Formula One family are proud owners of a new pet from Hout Bay’s Domestic Animal Rescue Group (DARG). Get out the tissues! Ralf Schumacher and his son David adopted ‘Sammy’ earlier in the week – and the new owners and their adorable dog posed for a picture on the DARG Facebook page. […]

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Extra spice as the original Soweto derby returns on Sunday, 10 January

The original Soweto derby – Swallows v Orlando Pirates – is back on the local football calendar for the first time since December 2014 and will have extra spice this time around with both sides near the summit of the DStv Premiership. MUST READ | MAMELODI SUNDOWNS TO BEGIN CAF CAMPAIGN AT HOME AGAINST AL […]

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Confirmed | Check who Benni McCarthy has signed to his AmaZulu staff

KwaZulu-Natal side AmaZulu have confirmed the arrival of Moeneeb Josephs and Vasili Manousakis as part of coach Benni McCarthy’s technical team. MUST READ | AS IT HAPPENED: KAIZER CHIEFS V MARITZBURG UNITED Usuthu gave McCarthy freedom to assemble his own coaching staff in an attempt to lead the team on its quest to return the glory […]

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‘Paw-some’ | Ralf Schumacher posts picture of dog adopted from DARG

Former Formula One star Ralf Schumacher has posted an adorable picture of the pet dog his family adopted from Cape Town’s Domestic Animal Rescue Group (DARG). The South African reported last Friday that Schumacher, the brother of Formula One legend Michael Schumacher, visited the non-profit organisation in Hout Bay and fell in love with ‘Sammy’. […]

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SA explorer Mike Horn in Saudi sands seeking a rally without petrol

Mike Horn made his name by walking to some of the world’s remotest spots, but as the Dakar Rally resumes on Sunday, he is in a diesel car, trying to navigate the Saudi Arabian desert with the aim of “conserving the planet”. HORN IS COMPETING IN HIS SECOND DAKAR RALLY Mike Horn, a 54-year-old Swiss-based […]

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‘We can’t make excuses’ says Gavin Hunt after another Kaizer Chiefs flop

Kaizer Chiefs coach Gavin Hunt says he and his team can’t make excuses after suffering an embarrassing home defeat against lowly Maritzburg United on Saturday. READ | PERCY TAU THANKS BRIGHTON FANS FOR WARM WELCOME TO ENGLAND Amakhosi slipped to 14th in the DStv Premiership standings after the defeat to Ernst Middendorp’s side as a brace […]

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Golf star Justin Thomas apologises for ‘terrible’ anti-gay slur caught on TV

Golf’s world No 3 Justin Thomas has apologised for a homophobic slur picked up by television microphones at the PGA Tour’s Tournament of Champions on Saturday. READ | SHANE WARNE IN HOT WATER AFTER CAUGHT ON AIR SWEARING ABOUT SA-BORN MARNUS LABUSCHAGNE American 27-year-old Thomas uttered the anti-gay slur on the fourth hole of his […]

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DStv Premiership | Weekend results and fixtures – Sunday, 10 January

A full round of DStv Premiership matches will be played this weekend. For some teams there will be joy, for others, tears. Check below for all the results, upcoming matches and latest standings. FRIDAY, 8 JANUARY Stellenbosch 1-1 Black Leopards SATURDAY, 9 JANUARY TS Galaxy 0-3 SuperSport United Baroka FC 0-2 Mamelodi Sundowns – MATCH […]

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