WP at centre of quota race row at Grant Khomo Week

By Mariette Adams 29-06-23 13:26

Western Province have been booted from the Grant Khomo Week final after it was confirmed that they failed to comply with the youth tournament’s racial quotas. ALSO READ: Grant Khomo Week preview — Opportunity knocks for SA’s future stars Western Province had beaten Boland 41-12 on day one and their arch rivals the Bulls 25-18 on […]

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Durban July: The final field for the race decided

By James Richardson 29-06-23 12:39

Justin Snaith has a great hand in this year’s R5 million Hollywoodbets Durban July with five runners in the 18-horse field for the biggest race in South Africa. Africa’s finest horseracing event, including the apex race on the South African calendar, will be held over 2200m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Saturday 1 July, with a full […]

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Should Elton Jantjies face the Wallabies or All Blacks?

By Mariette Adams 29-06-23 12:25

With only three flyhalf options at his disposal and confirmation of split squads, should Springboks boss Jacques Nienaber let Elton Jantjies play against Australia at home or New Zealand away? The Springboks are scheduled to take on Australia at Loftus Versfeld next Saturday, 8 July, followed by what promises to be an epic encounter against […]

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Tottenham Hotspur finalises signing of James Maddison

By AFP 29-06-23 11:14

Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday completed the signing of creative midfielder James Maddison from relegated Leicester in a deal worth 40 million pounds (46.3m euros) plus add-ons. ALSO READ: Fantasy Premier League: Expert tips for Matchweek 23 The 26-year-old England international signed a five-year deal. Maddison began his career with Coventry City before joining Norwich City in […]

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Pollard and Kolisi on same recovery timeline for Springboks

By Craig Lewis 29-06-23 10:44

Next Saturday, the Springboks will swing into Rugby Championship action, and there will undoubtedly be more anticipation than ever about the start of the new Test season in a World Cup. Unfortunately for the coaches, however, flyhalf Handre Pollard could miss out on the southern hemisphere showpiece due to the delay in his recovery from […]

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Kaizer Chiefs fans furious about new head coach: ‘Ntseki is worse!’

By David Mutengwa 29-06-23 10:34

Kaizer Chiefs fans are furious with their appointment of Molefi Ntseki as the new head coach. The restructuring of the coaching department saw Arthur Zwane taking the assistant position. ALSO READ: ‘Bathong’: Bonang shocked by Kaizer Chiefs’ new head coach The coaching department of Kaizer Chiefs had been a talk among fans since the end of the season. Most […]

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Wimbledon Grand slam: The most common name for winners

By James Richardson 29-06-23 10:02

Down the years 587 individual names have been inscribed into history as Grand Slam winners but which first name is the most common and which name has won Wimbledon the most. THE MOST COMMON NAME FOR WINNERS OF WIMBLEDON AND OTHER GRAND SLAMS BonusCodeBets.co.uk has analyzed 3686 individual winners of all the Major tennis tournaments (Wimbledon, […]

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Kaizer Chiefs scapegoat caught fans napping – new head coach

By Guest Contributor 29-06-23 10:00

In our previous Keizer Chiefs article, the writer did not mince his words when he indicated that “football politics are too heavy to handle“… writes Godfrey Sigwela. The writer referred to Amakhosi being one example of a team likely to be trapped in those football politics. Look what had happened at Naturena. Coach Zwane was […]

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Arsenal signs midfielder Kai Havertz from Chelsea

By AFP 29-06-23 09:55

Arsenal on Wednesday signed German attacking midfielder Kai Havertz from Chelsea on a “long-term contract”. Neither club disclosed a fee but British media said Arsenal were paying Chelsea 65 million pounds or 75 million euros. ALSO READ: Kai Havertz joins Arsenal from Chelsea He is Arsenal’s first signing of the summer but the British press reported […]

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Springboks ‘don’t know what to expect from Wallabies’

By Mariette Adams 28-06-23 19:15

Jacques Nienaber says the Springboks will head into the unknown when they take the field in their Rugby Championship opener against Eddie Jones’ Wallabies next week. The Springboks will kick off their Rugby Championship campaign on Saturday, 8 July, against Australia at Loftus Versfeld, which will be followed by a Test against New Zealand at Mount Smart Stadium in […]

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BREAKING – Kaizer Chiefs appoint ex-Bafana Bafana coach

By Dean Boyle 28-06-23 19:09

Kaizer Chiefs have just appointed former Bafana Bafana coach Molefi Ntseki as head coach of the senior team – effective immediately! MUST READ: ORLANDO PIRATES SIGN R10 MILLION KAIZER CHIEFS TARGET – CONFIRMED Molefi Ntseki is officially the new Amakhosi head coach. This was confirmed moments ago on Kaizer Chiefs’ official Twitter page. ALSO READ: Chiefs legend […]

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Just in: US gymnast Simone Biles returns to competition

By AFP 28-06-23 18:46

US gymnastics star Simone Biles is set to make her first competitive appearance since the Tokyo Olympics after entering the US Classic, USA Gymnastics announced on Wednesday. ALSO READ | Hollywoodbets Durban July: Records galore set to fall on Saturday The August 4-5 competition would be her first since the four-time Olympic gold medallist withdrew from most of her events in […]

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ICC Cricket World Cup: Proteas schedule and venues

By James Richardson 28-06-23 18:00

The single pool format of the ICC Cricket World Cup ensures there aren’t too many chances to get a kind schedule or draw, but the Proteas shouldn’t be too unhappy with their lot. They begin their campaign against the team that will finish second in the qualifier tournament which is still ongoing. There is a […]

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Pollard injury could be a blessing in disguise for the Springboks

By Yolulwe Qoshe 28-06-23 17:29

Test rugby season is almost upon us now, with the Springboks gearing up to take on Australia in their Rugby Championship opener next week. READ | BULLS PART WAYS WITH SBU NKOSI The Springboks and Australia are set to do battle at a sold out Loftus Versfeld Stadium, the same venue that that kicked off the South Africans’ season last year. READ […]

Former Titans wicketkeeper retires from cricket at 33

By Eliot Mahlase 28-06-23 16:36

Former Multiply Momentum Titans and Imperial Lions wicketkeeper Mangaliso Mosehle has reitred from professional cricket. The 33-year-old Duduza-born big hitter, announced the news on his social media accounts on Wednesday morning. Mosehle was part of the Multiply Titans team that dominated domestic cricket for four seasons between 2012 and 2016. In one of his last […]

Maritzburg retrench staff members following relegation

By Eliot Mahlase 28-06-23 15:14

Pietermaritzburg soccer giants.Maritzburg United have reportedly retrenched their current staff members after getting relegated to the Motsepe Foundation Championship. Following their relegation from the DStv Premiership earlier this month, the Team of Choice has seen the  departures of eight players. MARITZBURG CHAIRMAN SAID THE CLUB HAS TO RETRENCH According to iDiski Times’ Robin-Duke Madlala, United Chairman Farook Kadodia […]

Pirates change minds on goalkeeper?

By Siseko Gwegwe 28-06-23 15:03

Orlando Pirates were fully set to part ways with Siyabonga Mpontshane, but that was last month. ALSO READ: Former Chiefs star earning R2 million per month ALSO READ: Former Chiefs star – ‘I didn’t have a girlfriend for two years’ SIYABONGA MPONTSHANE TO STAY AT ORLANDO PIRATES? Having announced the shock departure of the 23-year-old Kopano Thuntsane, the […]

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Chiefs legend criticise club over Zwane’s uncertainty

By Eliot Mahlase 28-06-23 14:52

Former Kaizer Chiefs striker Shane McGregor has slammed the club for the situation regarding head coach Arthur Zwane. The 49-year-old’s future at the club hangs in the balance following a disastrous campaign last season. It is believed that Chiefs are in talks with former Yanga SC coach Nasreddine Nabi, who is set to replace Zwane. […]

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Does diluted Super Rugby Pacific help or hurt the All Blacks?

By James Richardson 28-06-23 14:20

The All Blacks are preparing for their first Rugby World Cup since the demise of Super Rugby as a Rugby Championship-based event. The question is does the new tournament set up, help or hurt the All Blacks on the international stage. DOES THE ABSENCE OF SOUTH AFRICAN FROM SUPER RUGBY HURT THE ALL BLACKS? The […]

Comrades Marathon record holder adds star power to Knysna forest run

By Garrin Lambley 28-06-23 13:57

Just short of a month after becoming the oldest person to finish the Comrades Marathon, 81-year-old Johannes Mosehla will make his debut at Knysna’s 38th forest run. MUST READ | Comrades Marathon aftermath: Medals and cut-off complaints At this year’s “down” race between Pietermaritzburg and Durban the father-of-17 claimed the oldest runner title from Wally Hayward, who was 80 at the […]

Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka target Cricket World Cup, West Indies unsure

By AFP 28-06-23 13:07

Hosts Zimbabwe and former champions Sri Lanka are in prime position to clinch the final two qualifying spots for this year’s Cricket World Cup, while two-time winners the West Indies risk missing the tournament for the first time. With four wins from four group matches, Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka head into the decisive Super Six […]

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Kalahari Botswana Desert Race was challenging and exciting

By Gary Dunn 28-06-23 11:05

The 2023 TGRSA 1000 Kalahari Botswana Desert Race brought an exciting weekend of racing, with the hosts falling foul to the so-called “sponsor’s curse”, which saw the Ford team finish first and second overall. This, despite a spirited battle on the sandy tracks surrounding the town of Jwaneng in southern Botswana, which served as a […]

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Mbonambi: Springboks can handle the heat

By Wade Pretorius 28-06-23 10:50

Springboks hooker Bongi Mbonambi has no fear regarding the country’s huge expectations heading into a thrilling international season. With the team entering the international extravaganza as the defending champions and the excitement building for the global showpiece, expectations are high, but Mbonambi said it was something the side embraced. MBONAMBI HAPPY TO DEAL WITH SPRINGBOKS […]

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