August 24, 2023
South Africa: Batting Ace Laura Wolvaardt Steps Up to Take Over Proteas Captaincy
The Proteas Women have their third leader in a short space of time as Laura Wolvaardt takes over on an interim basis, after Suné Luus -- who also held the role on an interim… Read more »
August 06, 2023
South Africa: The Netball World Cup Tournament Scores Plenty of Points - But Also Drops the Ball
Held in SA for the first time, the showcase event has been a noisy success on the court, but the thrilling action has been slightly marred by a couple of off-court issues. Read more »
July 31, 2023
South Africa: Proteas Suffer Third-Quarter Slaughter in Loss to Jamaica
South Africa's Netball World Cup challenge stuttered after they suffered a humbling 67-49 loss to fourth-ranked Jamaica. Read more »
July 27, 2023
South Africa: Maiden Netball World Cup Host Status Offers Proteas Goal-Scoring Edge
South Africa don't head into the Netball World Cup as favourites but with a country's support, they can reach their lofty ambitions. Read more »
July 26, 2023
South Africa: Springboks and SARU Won't Repeat Banyana Debacle As RWC Financial Incentives Are Settled
The Springboks' off-field financial expectations for Rugby World Cup 2023 were settled months ago, ensuring the squad will go to France with only rugby performances to worry about. Read more »
July 23, 2023
South Africa: Silver Medal At the Open Is the Latest Hole in One By Christo Lamprecht
Reigning amateur champion Christo Lamprecht added to South Africa's illustrious history in The Open Championship when he became the country's first Silver Medal winner at the 151st… Read more »
July 21, 2023
South Africa: Amateur Lamprecht Leaves His Mentor in the Shade to Top Open Championship Leaderboard
Recent winner of the British Amateur Championship Christo Lamprecht is the surprising joint leader after day one of The 151st Open Championship at Royal Liverpool. Read more »
July 18, 2023
South Africa: Safa Shenanigans Dull Banyana Banyana's Shine in World Cup Build-Up
Mere days before a second successive Fifa World Cup appearance, all eyes should be on Banyana Banyana. Instead the South African Football Association keeps stealing the team's… Read more »
July 13, 2023
South Africa: Final Test for Banyana Banyana in Costa Rica Before Tough World Cup Campaign Kicks Off
South Africa will face the South Americans on Saturday in a final friendly match before the Fifa Women's World Cup commences in a few days. Read more »
July 12, 2023
South Africa: 'Victory' for Caster Semenya Might Have Serious Implications for the Category of Women's Sport
The European Court for Human Rights ruled in favour of Olympic runner Caster Semenya on Tuesday, saying courts in Switzerland should give her a new chance to fight a requirement… Read more »
July 11, 2023
South Africa: Still a Long Road to Run for Caster Semenya Despite Winning Discrimination Ruling
Caster Semenya has taken a small step towards competing at Paris 2024, but faces a long battle against World Athletics regulations. Read more »
South Africa: Title Sponsor Vitality Drops Netball World Cup Over Lack of 'Mutually Agreeable Partnership'
Vitality, a subsidiary of Discovery, has withdrawn as title sponsor of the Netball World Cup set to be hosted in South Africa at the end of the month. Read more »
July 09, 2023
South Africa: Junior Springboks Fall At Semifinal Hurdle to Efficient Ireland
Valiant effort was not enough as the Baby Boks were outclassed 31-12 against a mature Ireland outfit. Read more »
South Africa: SAFA President Danny Jordaan Submits Warning Statement to the Hawks After Financial Misdemeanour Claims
Danny Jordaan provided a warning statement to the Hawks in May in answer to complaints from Safa colleagues that he had been instrumental in the dodgy acquisition of a R65m… Read more »
July 06, 2023
South Africa: Gugulethu Basketball Coach Joins Minnesota Timberwolves for NBA Summer League-Africa
Cape Town Tigers assistant coach Vincent Luyanda Ntunja is working with the Minnesota Timberwolves during the NBA Summer League. While he is an example of what the country has to… Read more »
July 05, 2023
South Africa: Banyana Banyana Jet Off to Down Under After Cash Injection From Motsepe Foundation
Banyana Banyana are ready for the World Cup following last-minute moves by the Motsepe Foundation to ensure their financial needs are satisfied. Read more »
July 04, 2023
South Africa: Junior Boks Edge Past Argentina to Seal Semifinal Spot in Under-20 Championship
South Africa will face Ireland in the semifinals of the Under-20 Championship after victory over Argentina on Tuesday. Read more »
South Africa: SAFA Plays Blame Game As It Wages War On Players' Union in Banyana Debacle
The South African Footballers' Union was the recipient of a salvo from the South African Football Association for its perceived part in Banyana's Banyana's standoff with the… Read more »
July 02, 2023
South Africa: Tough Decisions for Desiree Ellis As She Shapes Banyana World Cup Squad
Healthy competition in any ecosystem can bode well for the collective. The Banyana Banyana mentor is hopeful that will be the case for her charges as they head for the Fifa Women's… Read more »
June 29, 2023
Africa: Prevalence of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries in Women's Soccer Leaves Experts Scratching Their Heads
A handful of women's soccer stars will miss the upcoming Fifa World Cup in New Zealand and Australia. Each is sidelined with anterior cruciate ligament injuries. Just why is this… Read more »
June 22, 2023
South Africa: Netball SA President Accused of Racism, Mismanagement and Interference
A former vice-president of Netball South Africa, as well as a former umpire, have accused the federation's current president Cecilia Molokwane of a number of misdemeanours. Read more »
June 08, 2023
South Africa: Running the Comrades Is 'A Great Gift That You Give Yourself' - Nine-Time Winner Bruce Fordyce
A shorter Comrades Marathon could see a few records tumble this weekend, but the participation of everyday athletes is what makes the event special. Read more »
June 06, 2023
South Africa: Desiree Ellis Revels in Her Banyana Options As She Picks a Preliminary World Cup Squad
A 36-player group has been granted an opportunity to impress Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis and her technical team to stand a chance of heading to next month's Fifa World Cup. Read more »
May 29, 2023
Madagascar: Bok Women Claim Madagascar Victory in Rugby Africa Women's Cup
The Springbok Women secured their place in the WXV 2 tournament after three convincing victories in the Rugby Africa Women's Cup held in Madagascar. Read more »
May 25, 2023
South Africa: Orlando Pirates Have One Last Underdog to Vanquish in Their Pursuit of Glory - Dogged Sekhukhune
Orlando Pirates will take on Sekhukhune United in the Nedbank Cup final on Saturday. The former are an overwhelming favourite, while the latter will be out to derail the Soweto… Read more »