In blockbuster news confirmed by the Sharks on Tuesday, the Durban-based side confirmed that they had welcomed Aphiwe Dyantyi to the Shark Tank just a few weeks before his four-year ban for doping comes to an end. “More than anything, I’m just excited to be back,” he commented. “I just trust that everyone is as […]

Some footballers refuse to compromise. The newest example is Mandla Masango of Kaizer Chiefs fame. ALSO READ: Pirates legend – ‘I think I will go back there’ ALSO READ: ‘AmaZulu offered me money than Pirates’ – Shongwe FORMER KAIZER CHIEFS WINGER MANDLA MASANGO KEEPS HIS PRINCIPLES Having last played from Renders in Denmark in 2018, the 33-year-old […]

The two 2023 Currie Cup semi-finals will take place on Saturday, 17 June in Bloemfontein and Durban. ALSO READ | Irish rugby star set for ban after verbally abusing SA referee Jaco Peyper The first semi-final will kick off at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein with the Cheetahs hosting the Bulls at 15:00. The second Currie Cup semi-final will take place at Hollywoodbets Kings Park, with the Sharks up against […]

The 127th running of the Hollywoodbets Durban July to be held at Hollywoodbets Greyville will take place on Saturday, 1 July 2023. That’s just 19 days away at the time of publishing on Monday, 12 June. FOR THE LATEST HORSERACING NEWS VISIT THE SOUTH AFRICAN WEBSITE As reported by The South African website, See It Again remains the ante-post favourite for the race over 2 200m which […]

Rhulani Mokwena has been linked with a shock possible exit from Mamelodi Sundowns whilst Kaizer Chiefs are in the market for a senior coach. MUST READ: KAIZER CHIEFS PLANNING TO RAID MAMELODI SUNDOWNS Mokwena could face a shock exit out of Chloorkop. So, could Amakhosi management consider signing Mokwena? ALSO READ: SUNDOWNS ATTACKER BECOMES KAIZER CHIEFS PRIORITY […]

*Note: This is an updated article on Sexton and his alleged tirade against officials, including Jaco Peyper Last month, La Rochelle staged a stunning fightback to claim a famous win over Leinster and retain the Champions Cup, with the game having been officiated by South African referee Jaco Peyper. ALSO READ | Three Springboks who’ve seen RWC […]

It looks like marriage proposals in posh restaurants or getaways are a thing of the past. A Comrades Marathon runner proposed to his love Louise at the finish line. The 96th Ultimate Human Race which was a down run from Pietermaritzburg to Durban took place on Sunday. WATCH: COMRADES RUNNER PROPOSES In a video that has been […]

The Springboks will begin their 2023 season on Saturday, 8 July, with their opening Rugby Championship match against the Wallabies in Pretoria, which will be followed by a Test against New Zealand in Auckland (15 July), before returning to South Africa for their closing match of the abbreviated version of the tournament against Argentina in […]

Bafana Bafana trio of Njabulo Blom, Percy Tau, Bongokuhle Hlongwane and Luke Le Roux are expected to join camp later on Monday. The three players are based overseas and will boost Bafana ahead of their game on Saturday. Both Blom and Hlongwane play in the Major Soccer League in the USA while Le Roux is […]

Rachel Kolisi, the wife of Springbok captain Siya Kolisi, revealed that she is in New York for the screening of Rise: The Siya Kolisi Story at the at the Tribecca Film Festival — via an Instagram post on Monday 12 June. ALSO READ: ‘Last minute.com’: Rachel Kolisi jets off to New York RACHEL KOLISI REVEALS WHY SHE IS IN NEW […]

Kaizer Chiefs have made an enquiry over possible talks with Young Africans coach Nasreddine Nabi, according to a Phakaaathi report. Wimbledon 2023: When does action from SW19 start? KAIZER CHIEFS CONTINUE THE SEARCH? SABC Sport Sources in both South Africa and Tanzania believe Nabi is being considered for the top Chiefs job. “The position is not vacant, […]

Recently, AmaZulu boss Sandile Zungu revealed his club are set to release as many as 11 players as the club undergoes an overhaul, and it stands to reason that a club like Chiefs will be keeping a close eye on proceedings as they look to pounce on players who could be a good fit at […]

Manchester City won the treble on Saturday night and it was a simple half time chat by Pep Guardiola that paved the way for the victory. “It’s so difficult to win it,” Guardiola told BT Sport after the nervy 1-0 win. GUARDIOLA INSPIRED HIS TEAM “They (his players) are really good. Be patient, I said […]

South Africa’s Ashleigh Buhai, the reigning Women’s British Open champion, fired her second consecutive six-under par 65 on Sunday to win the ShopRite LPGA Classic by one stroke. ALSO READ | 2023 US Open golf: Why so few South Africans? The 34-year-old from Johannesburg, who began the day three off the pace, finished 72 holes on 14-under 199 at Seaview in […]

On Sunday, Percy Tau made history as he formed part of the title-winning Al Ahly team in the CAF Champions League after clinching a 3-2 aggregate win over Wydad Athletic Club. Tau became the first South African player to win two CAF Champions League titles, having done so with Mamelodi Sundowns in 2016 before now repeating the […]

Gerda Steyn’s record Comrades Marathon run on Sunday was arguably NOT the most impressive performance of the day. Steyn, the darling of South African ultra-distance running, smashed Frith van der Merwe’s 34-year-old ‘down’ record in Sunday’s Comrades Marathon. RESULT | Comrades Marathon: Gerda Steyn breaks Frith van der Merwe’s record Steyn posted a time of 5:44.54, breaking Van der Merwe’s long-standing […]

South Africa’s Tete Dijana defended his Comrades Marathon title on Sunday, smashing the ‘down’ record in the process. ALSO READ | Comrades Finish Medical Facility to include pre-hospital ICU Dijana stopped the clock in 5:14:01. The previous record belonged to David Gatebe who posted 5:18:19 in 2016. Dijana won R500 000 for triumphing and another R500 000 for breaking the […]

Elite international athletes express both love and enjoyment for the ultimate human race, South Africa’s Comrades Marathon. While many South Africans may not be feeling much love for SA at the moment, many of the international athletes who participate in Sunday’s ultra-marathon sing the country’s praises and love the well-organised sporting event. Thousands of local […]

Injury-plagued utility back Francois Steyn was the big-name omission from the 40-man Springbok training squad named on Saturday for next month’s Rugby Championship. Steyn, now 36, was a key figure in the Springboks’ 2019 Rugby World Cup triumph in Japan as well as the 2007 victory in France. His chances of becoming a champion for a third time appear to […]

South Africa’s wheelchair tennis stars Kgothatso Montjane and Donald Ramphadi both triumphed in their doubles semi-finals at the French Open, booking their places in the finals to be held at Roland Garros in Paris on Saturday. RESULT | Novak Djokovic beats Carlos Alcaraz to reach French Open final Montjane, the women’s world No 8 and a 2022 Roland Garros finalist, rebounded from […]

One of South Africa’s iconic sporting events, the Comrades Marathon, will take place between Pietermaritzburg and Durban on Sunday, 11 June. ALSO READ | Comrades Marathon: Important weather forecast for Sunday Sunday’s race will be the 96th edition and the 48th ‘down’ run. As reported by The SAPeople website, this year’s race will cover 87.701km, making it the shortest […]

Former Bafana Bafana coach Clive Barker has died at the age of 78 after a long battle with illness. According to a statement released by the family, Barker had been battling with Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), and he succumbed to it on Saturday, 10 June. Barker remains the only coach to deliver the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) […]

Comrades Marathon legend Wally Hayward’s record as the oldest person to complete the race is likely to fall on Sunday, 11 June. MUST READ | Comrades Marathon records likely to fall on Sunday: Here’s why When – not if – 81-year-old Johannes Maros Mosehla crosses the line at Hollywoodbets Kingsmead this weekend, he’ll break Hayward’s record as the oldest competitor […]

Tottenham striker Harry Kane has been urged to level up his career by moving to Manchester United rather than Real Madrid. Former Red Devils defender Gary Pallister believes that Kane and Manchester United would be a good fit. HARRY KANE TOLD TO JOIN MANCHESTER UNITED He feels that a move to Old Trafford would allow […]

Two Springbok legends could head into retirement after this weekend, possibly bringing an end to their illustrious career. This weekend’s round of Currie Cup action will see the Bulls take on the Cheetahs in Pretoria, with the home side needing to win to secure their place in the Currie Cup semi-finals. The Cheetahs will be favourites […]