May 05
South Africa: Consistency, Longevity Define Akani Simbine's Rise Among the World's Sprint Elite
Akani Simbine first dipped under 10 seconds in 2015. Since then, the 100m star has done it a total of 50 times officially. The 32-year-old's longevity and consistency are an… Read more »
April 30
South Africa: River Chaos Beats Polished Glory in New Zealand's Wildest Boat Race
The Waikato River race strips sport back to something raw, unpolished and deeply human, where participation outweighs performance. Along a demanding 142km stretch of river,… Read more »
South Africa: Football's Biggest Stage Hit By Early Wave of Injury Withdrawals
A handful of soccer players have already been ruled out of the 2026 Fifa World Cup through injury. Others are in a race against time to regain fitness before the soccer spectacle… Read more »
South Africa: Blitzboks Revival Built On Culture, Consistency and a Long View
The Blitzboks have emerged as the team to beat in this season's HSBC SVNS series, having finally broken their Hong Kong hoodoo. But their resurgence is built on more than results.… Read more »
April 27
South Africa: Strong Youth Pipeline of Talent Fuels Junior Springboks' Ambitions
The team have their sights set on the U20 Championship and a second consecutive world title. Read more »
April 23
South Africa: Orwell - 2+2=5: the Orwellian Future Is Already Here
Orwell: 2+2=5 documents the ongoing relevance of George Orwell's warnings against totalitarianism, proving that the Orwellian prophecy has already taken shape around us. Read more »
April 12
South Africa: URC Focus Shifts to Lions and Sharks, SA's Perennial Underachievers
After four underwhelming seasons in Europe, these two teams must fight for respect in the final phase of the United Rugby Championship. Read more »
April 09
South Africa: Reflecting On Decades of Joy As I Say Farewell to the Two Oceans Marathon
South Africa's incomparable ultra-marathon runner Bruce Fordyce will miss the Two Oceans Marathon for the first time in four decades. Read more »
March 25
South Africa: Selection Chaos Leaves SA Water Polo Teams Unprepared for World Cup
Administrative chaos ahead of the Division 2 Water Polo World Cup has left the sport reeling, with teams announced two months after trials, the men's team revised three times and… Read more »
March 20
South Africa: Hugo Broos Backs His Record As Bafana Return to the World Stage
Bafana Bafana boss Hugo Broos says despite the criticism he has received from some corners of the South African soccer community, he is comfortable with the legacy he will leave… Read more »
March 11
South Africa: URC Championship Mentality Under Scrutiny As Bulls, Stormers Clash in Vital Game
The battle between two Springbok flyhalves could decide the war between the Bulls and Stormers in a campaign-shaping United Rugby Championship derby at Lotfus Versfeld on Saturday. Read more »
March 09
Africa: Wafcon Postponement a Blessing in Disguise for 'Divided' Banyana Banyana
Despite the Women's Africa Cup of Nations being haphazardly postponed, the action may provide Banyana Banyana with some time to fix their internal issues. Read more »
March 06
Africa: Wafcon Postponement Proof That Women's Soccer Is Not Valued By Authorities
Following months of speculation, the Women's Africa Cup of Nations has officially been postponed. It's another sign of token inclusion for women in soccer. Read more »
South Africa: Cycle Tour Categorised As a 'Rolling Disaster' - - but One That Inspires Cape Town
The 48th staging of the Cape Town Cycle Tour - the 109km loop around the Mother City on 8 March - continues the tradition of innovation in 2026. Read more »
March 04
South Africa: Proteas Fail to End Their New Zealand World Cup Knockout Hoodoo With Semi Loss
New Zealand 173 for 1 (Finn Allen 100 not out, Kagiso Rabada 1-22) beat South Africa 169 for 8 (Marco Jansen 55 not out, Cole McConchie 2-9) by nine wickets. Read more »
March 05
South Africa: McKenzie Outlines Grand Plans for SA Sport, but Leaves Many Questions Unanswered
Gayton McKenzie addressed key issues at a media briefing, that touched on objectives for various sports. Read more »
March 03
South Africa: Why This Proteas Group Is Built to Win and 'Chokers' Tag No Longer Applies
I believe the current Proteas group is the best-placed team to win the T20 World Cup in 2026. And not because they've discovered some mystical way to overcome 'choking'. They're… Read more »
South Africa: Ngidi and Bosch Will Be Crucial in Proteas' World Cup Semifinal Against New Zealand
The Proteas take on New Zealand, hoping to reach their second T20 World Cup final in as many editions of the tournament. Lungi Ngidi and Corbin Bosch will be key in this quest. Read more »
February 16
Africa: Uncertainty Over Wafcon Host Is Another Sign of Disrespect for Women's Soccer
The confusion about who's hosting the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations is another example of how women's soccer is mishandled and often treated with disdain. Read more »
South Africa: Varsity Cup Rule Tweaks Favour Attack in 2026
The tournament's rules have been adjusted with the aim of boosting the try-scoring statistics as well as the spectacle. Read more »
January 29
South Africa: Swimming SA Under Investigation Over Franschhoek High Performance Centre Debacle
A decade of talk, five years of building and nothing to show for it as Franschhoek High School, where Swimming SA's High Performance Centre was to have been built, is a decaying… Read more »
January 25
South Africa: Sunrisers Eastern Cape Seal Third SA20 Title in Four Seasons With Newlands Victory
Sunrisers Eastern Cape 162 for 4 (Matthew Breetzke 68*, Tristan Stubbs 63*, Keshav Maharaj 1-23) beat Pretoria Capitals 158 for 7 (Dewald Brevis 101, Marco Jansen 3-10) by six… Read more »
January 15
Senegal/Morocco: Afcon Showcases Local Coaching Quality As Regragui and Thiaw Set for All-African Final Showdown
A rare all-African final in the 2025 Afcon will see Morocco's Walid Regragui and Senegalese tactician Pape Thiaw tussle for the overall prize. Whoever wins, African coaches will… Read more »
South Africa: All Blacks Coach Scott Robertson Sacked After Player Unhappiness and Mediocre Performances
Robertson was effectively sacked, in the early hours of Thursday South African time, after an internal review left his position untenable. Read more »
January 11
Egypt/Senegal: Mohamed Salah Edges Closer to Breaking His Afcon Duck As Egypt Set Up Senegal Semifinal
Egypt's Pharaohs, led by Mohamed Salah, aim for Afcon glory after reaching the semifinals against Senegal, seeking a title win that eludes the superstar. Read more »
