South Africa: Smith, Burger to Carry SA Flag At Winter Games

With the 2026 Winter Olympic Games set to get underway, cross-country skier Matthew Smith and skeleton athlete Nicole Burger have been selected to carry the South African flag at… Read more »

South Africa: Government Launches Efforts to Rebuild Basketball in SA

The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) has formally commenced a process to rebuild and stabilise the governance of basketball in South Africa. Read more »

South Africa: Bafana Bafana Knocked Out of Afcon

Bafana Bafana have bowed out of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament following a defeat by Cameroon. Read more »

South Africa: Bafana Bafana Qualifies for Afcon Knockout Stages

Government has congratulated Bafana Bafana on qualifying for the knockout stages at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Read more »

South Africa: Bafana Bafana Congratulated for Afcon Opening Victory

Government has congratulated Bafana Bafana for their win over Angola in the national football team's opening game of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. Read more »

South Africa: Government Announces Bonuses for National Sports Teams

The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has announced that South Africa's national sports teams will receive bonuses, with Bafana Bafana set to take the largest… Read more »

South Africa: Public Called to Rally Behind SA Women's Cricket Team Ahead of ICC World Cup Final

Cabinet has urged all citizens to support South Africa's women's national cricket team as they aim to make history by winning the first-ever International Cricket Council (ICC)… Read more »

South Africa: Bafana Bafana Qualify for 2026 World Cup

The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has congratulated Bafana Bafana on qualifying for the Fédération Internationale de Football Association… Read more »

South Africa: Well Done Banyana Banyana!

The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has congratulated Banyana Banyana on their performance at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. Read more »

South Africa: Mckenzie Hails Junior Springboks' Historic Victory Over New Zealand

Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has extended heartfelt congratulations to the Junior Springboks - following their historic triumph at the World Rugby U20… Read more »

South Africa: Mckenzie Unveils R6.3 Billion Budget to Boost Local Talent in Sports and Arts

Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie has tabled a R6.3 billion budget this morning that he believes will help unlock local talent in both the sports, and arts and… Read more »

South Africa: SA to Hold a 'Critical' Meeting With Formula 1 in Two Weeks

Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has revealed that a significant meeting is set to take place in the next two weeks with representatives from Formula 1 (F1). Read more »

South Africa: Cape Town Completes Major Refurbishment of Key Athletics Stadiums

The City of Cape Town has completed a major refurbishment at Vygieskraal Athletics Stadium in Athlone, enhancing the facility's usability. Read more »

South Africa: 2023 Netball World Cup Board Appointed

With South Africa hosting the 2023 Netball World Cup (NWC), Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Nathi Mthethwa, has announced the NWC board. Read more »