April 29
Africa: How Breakdancing Became the Latest Olympic Sport
In an effort to bring the Olympics to a wider and younger audience, breaking is the latest "sport" to make its debut at Paris 2024. But how will it work as a scored sport? Read more »
April 23
South Africa: No Joy for Springboks and Kolisi At Laureus World Sports Awards As SA's Four Nominees Lose Out
South Africa had four nominees at the 2024 Laureus World Sports Awards but came away empty-handed on a good night for Spain. Read more »
April 22
South Africa: Shohei Ohtani Sets Record, Dodgers Annihilate Mets
Shohei Ohtani and Andy Pages hit milestone home runs and the Los Angeles Dodgers finished off a rough homestand with a dominating 10-0 victory over the New York Mets on Sunday. Read more »
April 10
South Africa: Tatjana Smith Regains Her Mojo As SA Champs Produces Three More Olympic Qualifying Times
Tatjana Smith and Kaylene Corbett produced a masterclass in 200m breaststroke swimming as they, along with Pieter Coetzé, registered Olympic qualifying times on Wednesday… Read more »
April 09
Chad: Pieter Coetzé Edges Out Chad Le Clos in Tightly Contested Day Two of SA Champs
Chad le Clos put all his eggs in the 100m freestyle basket, opting out of his favoured 200m butterfly event on Tuesday evening, but still fell short of 19-year-old sensation Pieter… Read more »
South Africa: Erin Gallagher Breaks National Record As Big Names Make a Splash At SA Swimming Championships
Tatjana Smith, Erin Gallagher and Pieter Coetzé all took gold in their 50m disciplines on Monday evening as the SA Swimming Championships got under way. Read more »
April 07
South Africa: Proteas Women's Stuttering Middle Order Biggest Concern After Shock T20i Series Defeat to Sri Lanka
A lack of substantial contributions by South Africa's wobbly middle order saw the side fall to their first series defeat to Sri Lanka -- a worrying sign ahead of a T20 World Cup. Read more »
Africa: Briton Becomes First Person to Run Length of Africa
Extreme marathon runner Russ Cook completed his run across the entire length of Africa in Tunisia on Sunday after travelling through 16 countries, with the 352-day odyssey… Read more »
March 19
South Africa: 'It's Just Rumours' - Bafana Bafana Boss Hugo Broos Defers Exit Speculation
Ahead of Bafana Bafana's first couple of fixtures since the Africa Cup of Nations, their head coach, Hugo Broos, said he was still committed to South Africa. Read more »
March 14
South Africa: Eben Etzebeth Crowned SA Rugby's Best for Second Consecutive Year
Double Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth became only the second player to win back-to-back SA Rugby Player of the Year awards. Read more »
March 13
South Africa: Blitzboks Coach Demoted At Request in Saru Coaching Structure Reshuffle
Sandile Ngcobo has been demoted at his request after a stuttering Sevens season. Read more »
March 05
South Africa: Cape Town's Iconic Cycle Tour Geared to Host 30,000 Riders in Perfect Weather
With clear skies, warm temperatures and a light breeze expected on Sunday, conditions are set to be perfect for both an intense 109km epic and a tranquil 42km cruise on two wheels… Read more »
March 04
South Africa: Domestic Four-Day Series a Welcome Display of South Africa's Depth of Talent
Seemingly out of nowhere, Delano Potgieter put up his hand for the Lions in the four-day cricket series final to guide his side to victory. Read more »
February 07
Nigeria/South Africa: Diplomatic Tensions, Supporter Strife Swirl Ahead of Critical Bafana Vs Nigeria Afcon Semifinal
Tension built up even before Bafana Bafana's semifinal match on Wednesday evening with Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations -- this time of a diplomatic kind. Read more »
February 04
South Africa: How Bafana Bafana Learnt the Art of Shutting Out Noisy Naysayers in Quest for Afcon Glory
Bafana Bafana are into the Africa Cup of Nations semifinals. This should silence their critics. Read more »
February 01
Africa: 'We Believe,' Say Giant-Killers Cape Verde, As Afcon Quarterfinal Clash With Bafana Looms
Cape Verde's Blue Sharks have never reached the semifinals of Afcon, while Bafana Bafana haven't reached the mark since 2000. Read more »
January 16
South Africa: Springboks Rally Behind Dricus Du Plessis As Middleweight History Beckons for Undefeated UFC Star
Siya Kolisi, Willie le Roux and Ox Nche get behind Dricus du Plessis as he prepares to take on Sean Strickland for the middleweight belt at UFC 297 this weekend. Read more »
December 26, 2023
South Africa: Five-Star Rabada Puts Proteas in Early Driving Seat Against India
South Africa's Kagiso Rabada was the shining light during an overcast day at Centurion, picking up the 14th five-wicket haul of his career on the opening day of the first Test… Read more »
December 06, 2023
Africa: Commonwealth Games Faces Extinction After 2026 Hosting Debacle
It feels like the Commonwealth Games has been limping towards extinction for more than a generation -- and now the end might be upon it. Read more »
December 01, 2023
South Africa: Springboks Sevens Mens and Womens Sides Battle Side By Side in Dubai This Weekend
South Africa will be vying for two clinical performances in the Dubai heat this weekend. Read more »
November 28, 2023
South Africa: Supercoach Pitso Mosimane Is Back in SA - And He's in No Hurry to Find His Next Gig
South African soccer coach Pitso Mosimane is back home following an extended stint in the Middle East. Because of the reputation he has built, he can afford to sift through the… Read more »
November 26, 2023
South Africa: Inquiry to Investigate Under-19 Cricket Captain's Pro-Israel Comments At Awards Ceremony
David Teeger, who was set to captain South Africa's under-19 cricket team at next year's junior World Cup, could have that honour taken away following comments he made at the… Read more »
November 23, 2023
South Africa: Banyana Defender Janine Van Wyk Has Another Chance to Become Most Capped African Soccer Player
Veteran Banyana Banyana defender Janine van Wyk was one of the names in Desiree Ellis' squad for the upcoming Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Burkina Faso. Read more »
November 22, 2023
South Africa: Bafana Coach Hugo Broos Laments Rwandan Pitch but Accepts Defeat in World Cup Qualifier
With group favourites Nigeria dropping points during their first two group games of the Fifa World Cup qualifiers, Bafana Bafana had an opportunity to spring into pole position.… Read more »
November 20, 2023
South Africa: The Latest Edition of the CAF Champions League Showcased the Growth of Women's Soccer
Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies capped off a stellar CAF Champions League campaign by trouncing Morocco's Sporting Casablanca 3-0 in the final on Sunday night. The quality of soccer at… Read more »