July 30
South Africa: Tatjana Smith Wins the 100m Breaststroke, Nabs South Africa's First Gold
Breaststroke queen Tatjana Smith claimed South Africa's first gold medal at the Paris 2024 Games after a speedy finish in the 100m event. Read more »
July 28
Africa: Team South Africa Can Take Inspiration From the Courageous Men's Sevens Medal Win
Only a day after the opening ceremony, South Africa had their first medal: a bronze in the men's Sevens rugby after claiming a tightly fought 24-19 victory over Australia on… Read more »
Africa: Formidable France - - Paris Olympic Games 2024 Opening, a Ceremony Like Never Before
France can be messy, chaotic and unruly. Despite its proclamations, it isn't always welcoming and inclusive of other cultures, languages and differences. But the Paris Olympics… Read more »
July 26
South Africa: Delegation 'Kept to a Minimum', Insists Department, As Gayton Mckenzie and Deputy Jet Off to Paris
When the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics starts on Friday evening, new Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie will be in the crowd. His deputy Peace Mabe… Read more »
July 16
South Africa: Motorsport Spinning, School Sports and Die Stem - Gayton Mckenzie Delivers Maiden Speech in Parliament
During McKenzie's first speech in Parliament as minister of sports, arts and culture, he also answered questions about the inclusion of Die Stem in the national anthem and accepted… Read more »
South Africa: A Gran Old Time - - Soccer Gogos of Limpopo Are Alive and Kicking and Scoring
Vakhegula Vakhegula FC's members range in age from 51 to 84 and take their sport very seriously. Read more »
South Africa: Moerat Becomes 66th Test Captain, Set to Lead New-Look Boks Against Portugal
There are seven uncapped players in the Springbok squad that will face Portugal on Saturday. Read more »
July 12
South Africa: Settled Boks and Rejigged Ireland Both Chasing Improved Performances in Second Test
The Springboks and Ireland meet in Durban on Saturday to decide the top-ranked team in the world. Read more »
July 08
South Africa: Tmo Decisions in First Test Accurate, Says Bok Refereeing Consultant Jaco Peyper
Ireland were unhappy with several crucial decisions that went against them in the first Test against South Africa. The Boks won 27-20. Read more »
July 02
South Africa: Rassie Plays Mind Games While Ireland Heap Praise On SA Addition to Northern Hemisphere Rugby
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus suggested possible late changes to the Bok side he named on Tuesday before Saturday's Test against Ireland. Read more »
July 03
South Africa: Mamelodi Sundowns Confirm Coach Rulani Mokwena's Departure Despite DStv Premiership Success
Mamelodi Sundowns have begun the search for a new coach after confirming Rulani Mokwena's departure. Manqoba Mngqithi will temporarily take the reins. Read more »
June 29
South Africa: Heartbreak for Proteas As India Claim Victory in Gripping T20 World Cup Final
South Africa suffered a seven-run loss to India in the final of the T20 World Cup on Saturday. India 176-7 (Virat Kohli 76, Anrich Nortje 2-26); South Africa 169-8 (Heinrich… Read more »
June 26
South Africa: Rassie Reaches the Only Conclusion He Could By Confirming Siya Kolisi As Bok Captain
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus confirmed Siya Kolisi will captain the team in 2024 after casting doubt on the situation a few months ago. Read more »
June 23
South Africa: Next Mission for the Boks - - Dominate Between World Cups
The Springboks have won 13 (87%) of their past 15 Tests, including Rugby World Cup 2023 along the way. Can they stay at that level now? Read more »
June 17
South Africa: Glyn Hall - The Unbeatable Fastness of Being
Glyn Hall has spent three decades building up South Africa's most successful motorsport team and export. Last month, in parallel with Red Bull's design guru, Adrian Newey, Hall… Read more »
June 16
Africa: 16 June Uprising - How a Massacre in South Africa Led to Africa's Boycott of the 1976 Olympics
African states won new power when they demanded New Zealand withdraw because of their rugby tour of apartheid South Africa. Read more »
South Africa: Coach Hugo Broos Is Rebuilding the Bafana Bafana Squad's Fighting Spirit
They might not be the Springboks or Real Madrid on the 'mentality monsters' scale, but Bafana Bafana have regained their resilience. Read more »
June 12
South Africa/Zimbabwe: Bafana Beat Zimbabwe Before Buzzing Bloemfontein Crowd to Strengthen World Cup Hopes
The three points that Bafana Bafana earned by beating Zimbabwe 3-1 in their World Cup qualification fixture on Tuesday ensures that the team's destiny remains in its own hands. Read more »
June 10
South Africa: South Africa Qualify for Super Eight Stage With Win Over Bangladesh
June 10 (Reuters) - South Africa became the first team to qualify for the T20 World Cup Super Eight stage as spinner Keshav Maharaj defended 11 runs off the final over to help… Read more »
South Africa: Proteas Scrape Past Bangladesh in a Low-Scoring T20 World Cup Thriller
South Africa beat Bangladesh by four runs to all but seal their place in the Super Eights of the T20 World Cup. Read more »
June 03
South Africa: South Africa Win After Dismissing Sri Lanka for 77
EAST MEADOW, New York, June 3 (Reuters) - South Africa defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets in their opening T20 World Cup group match on Monday after dismissing their Asian opponents… Read more »
May 28
South Africa: Political Football - It's Either the Road Less Travelled for Mzansi, or Another Own Goal
Political parties are like football clubs and their fans behave similarly, especially in terms of blind loyalty. Read more »
May 14
South Africa: Cycling From London to Cape Town (Part 2) - Luggage Duty
Having reached Dakhla, Jake Thorpe is on the second leg of his two-wheeled journey from London to Cape Town. Read more »
South Africa: Sports Minister Zizi Kodwa Names New Boxing SA Board
The new board, chaired by promoter Sifiso Shongwe, has been tasked with restoring the integrity of boxing in South Africa. Read more »
May 06
South Africa: Kolisi and Springboks Take Home Largest Haul From the SA Sports Awards
The Springboks took home six awards and SA Rugby two at the SA Sports Awards on Sunday night. Read more »