On Tuesday, 8 August, the national coaches will unveil their 33-man Boks squad for the World Cup, and there are likely to be both surprise inclusions and omissions. ALSO READ:  Are these three surprise Springbok World Cup selections? Below we take a look at three players who could be shock omissions. ALSO READ: Springboks make surprise selections for […]

Minister of Sport Zizi Kodwa has reminded the brave SPAR Proteas netball team to always remember they are carrying Mzansi’s hopes at the World Cup. Kodwa was addressing the Proteas at a flag handover ceremony at the Southern Sun Waterfront Hotel in Cape Town, saying the netball team must fight. ALSO READ I Netball SA boss: SPAR Proteas […]

For these Springboks, there is just two games (one for some) to stake a last-minute claim for a spot in Jacques Nienaber’s 33-man Rugby World Cup squad. MUST READ – SPRINGBOKS: FULL LIST OF PLAYERS AT RISK OF MISSING THE RUGBY WORLD CUP Nienaber will be naming his 33-man Springboks squad for the Rugby World Cup […]

This weekend, when the second Underberg Gran Fondo gets underway on Sunday, the town of Underberg in the Southern Drakensberg will be flooded with off-road bicycles, both mountain and gravel. The event will once again draw competitors looking to make a good impression and capture first place in the numerous races. UNDERBERG GRAN FONDO PUTS […]

Google search data analysis shows that since Messi’s debut, interest in Inter Miami has outpaced that of Real Madrid and Manchester United both in the US and internationally. According to JeffBet‘s analysis of Google search data, searches for “Inter Miami jersey” and “Inter Miami kit” increased by over 11 and five times the average volume compared […]

Cape Town City coach Eric Tinkler has clarified how it was easy to hold on to Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns target Khanyisa Mayo. Mayo was heavily linked with a move to the two Gauteng clubs, Sundowns and Chiefs but City managed to fend off the interest. ALSO READ I Mayo: Kaizer Chiefs target signs a […]

Kylian Mbappe, the French soccer star now playing for PSG, has seen a spike in the number of new followers on his social media accounts. Given that Mbappé has one year remaining on his contract and his future in Paris is uncertain, casino sweepstake comparison site CasinosSweeps examined the player’s and team’s Instagram and Twitter profiles. ALSO WATCH: Ian Wright […]

Eddie Jones has made a big call as he selected rookie Carter Gordon at flyhalf at the expense of the experienced Quade Cooper in the Wallabies starting lineup for Saturday’s Test against the All Blacks. Australia are be desperate for a win having lost their opening two Rugby Championship Tests against the Springboks and Argentina respectively. Borne […]

Jordan Hendrikse is reportedly set to leave the Lions in a bid to take his career to the next level. Sadly for the ailing franchise, this has become a must for any player of quality at the Lions. However, it should be very good news for both the Sharks and the Springboks who are both […]

It has been a troubled last couple of seasons for Orlando Pirates talisman Thembinkosi Lorch and unfortunately, it is about to get worse! READ | AFTER BEATING KAIZER CHIEFS, AMAZULU ARE SET TO BEAT ORLANDO PIRATES TO TRANSFER TARGET! Lorch has seen a mixture of off field issues and injuries derail the promising journey he started at Pirates and […]

Banyana Banyana now shift focus to Argentina following their opening World Cup match defeat to Sweden on Sunday. As things stand, Desiree Ellis’ troops still have a chance to make it to the round of 16; all they need to do is to win their remaining two matches by big margins. Should Italy beat Sweden, […]

Bakkies Botha is one of the most legendary Springbok rugby players, having featured in 85 Tests while establishing himself as one of the most fearsome ‘enforcers’ world rugby has ever seen. Former All Blacks star to join SuperSport team for RWC However, the modern game is vastly different to what it was when Botha hung […]

Having officially launched the jersey this past week, Orlando Pirates have made the new home and away tops available for sale. ALSO READ: New Kaizer Chiefs jersey prices ALSO READ: Amakhosi reject quality players ORLANDO PIRATES UNVEIL THE NEW JERSEY As previously reported, Adidas has delivered a bold one. ALSO READ: Chiefs move three matches away from Jozi […]

The latest word surrounding the future of Moroka Swallows keeper and AmaZulu target Daniel Akpeyi is that coach Steve Komphela doesn’t want to let him go. As recently reported by The South African, AmaZulu wanted to lure Akpeyi to Durban but it seems he is going nowhere. ALSO READ I AmaZulu to lure Pirates veteran keeper to […]

The most consecutive days to run a marathon distance (female) is 150, achieved by Erchana Murray-Bartlett (Australia), in Australia, from 20 August 2022 to 16 January 2023. Erchana’s attempt took her all the way down the Eastern coast of Australia from Cape York to Melbourne. As well as taking on this challenge for personal achievement, […]

Orlando Pirates have been busy during the current transfer window, with the club finalising both incomings and outgoings ahead of the next season. READ | KAIZER CHIEFS REWARD PROMISING YOUNGSTER WITH THREE-YEAR CONTRACT Pirates have been balancing their squad with six new signings announced, being supplemented by seven outgoings as the season draws closer. READ | KAIZER […]

It’s all systems go for the Netball World Cup (NWC) tournament, which is being hosted in the City of Cape Town, with less than 24 hours left until the opening match on home soil. The tournament will run from 28 July to 6 August and will be the first to take place on the continent […]

An injury to Sam Cane has forced coach Ian Foster to make one change to the All Blacks lineup and appoint a new captain for Saturday’s Bledisloe Cup clash against the Wallabies. Regular skipper Cane suffered a neck injury in his team’s commanding victory over the Springboks a fortnight ago and given his had previously […]

Kaizer Chiefs are now deep into their pre-season under new coach Molefi Ntseki, but for the most part, it looked like it would be Nasreddine Nabi at the helm. READ | ORLANDO PIRATES SHIP OUT OF FAVOUR STAR OFF AHEAD OF NEW SEASON Nabi has since put pen to paper with AS FAR Rabat of Morocco, while Chiefs look to usher in […]

This Saturday, the Springboks will take on Argentina in the final game of the Rugby Championship at a packed Ellis Park. Kick off is at 5.05pm. It has now been confirmed to TheSouthAfrican.com that the South African national anthem will be sung by the famed Ndlovu Youth Choir in what is sure to be an extremely special moment before kick […]

The 2023 Rugby World Cup is now just around the corner, with the tournament taking place from 8 September to 28 October, with broadcasting giant SuperSport set to comprehensively cover all the games. Revealed: Who is singing SA anthem before Springbok game Notably, it’s now been confirmed that ex-All Blacks great – and now popular broadcaster – Justin Marshall will […]

Orlando Pirates veteran goalkeeper Siyabonga Mpontshane is set to stay with the Soweto giants after he was linked with a move away. The 37-year-old keeper was rumoured to move to AmaZulu this coming season. The kwa-Zulu Natal outfit was reportedly looking for an experienced keeper to provide competition for Veli Mothwa, who is their main choice […]

Orlando Pirates reject Collins Makgaka has seemingly failed to impress at Stellies and has stopped training with the club. The South African reported that the former Baroka star, Makgaka left Pirates after falling down the pecking order. ALO READ I EXCLUSIVE: Stellies boss admires Pirates reject Makgaka In the middle of the pre-season, Makgaka resurfaced at Stellenbosch […]

Cape Town City coach Eric Tinkler is delighted as they unveil Angolan international striker Jo Paciencia as the club announced him on Wednesday. City said the experienced striker, Paciencia joins on a permanent deal after impressing coach Tinkler and his technical team. In a statement shared by City on social media, the club the new […]

We identify all the head coaches in charge of the 20 teams which are set to vie for the Williams Webb Ellis trophy at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France between September and October. With the World Cup fast approaching, The South African brings you the names of all 20 participating teams’ head coaches. ALSO […]