June 12
South Africa: Bafana Bafana's Opening Match Drought in World Cups Continues After Mexico Horror Show
Two red cards and zero goals. That's the summary of South Africa's first World Cup match in almost two decades as they fell 2-0 to Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 edition. Read more »
June 10
Africa: 'They Thought We Were Terrorists' - - Mexican Sports Journalists Home After SA Drone Arrests
Two Mexican sports journalists who were arrested in Gauteng, allegedly because they flew a drone over a Jewish college, have pleaded guilty, paid a fine, and returned home. They… Read more »
South Africa: Bafana Bafana and Mexico Ready for Nostalgia-Fuelled World Cup Opener
Grouped against tournament cohost Mexico, as well as Czechia and South Korea, South Africa is eyeing a positive result in its opening Fifa World Cup match, its first since 2010. Read more »
June 02
South Africa: Bafana World Cup Visa Bungle Latest in Long List of Safa Snafus
The departure of Bafana Bafana for their Fifa World Cup base camp in Mexico was supposed to be about the country's first appearance at the tournament in 16 years, something this… Read more »
June 01
South Africa: Bafana Bafana Face Uphill Battle in Tough Group At 2026 FIFA World Cup
Group A of the 2026 Fifa World Cup contains co-hosts Mexico, Asian high-rollers South Korea, European dark horses Czechia and a rejuvenated South Africa. Read more »
May 28
South Africa: Tough Calls and Painful Omissions Shaped Bruce's Final Bafana World Cup Squad
The 26 players who will represent South Africa at the 2026 Fifa World Cup have been revealed. In total six players were cut from the preliminary squad, with one of those… Read more »
May 27
South Africa: Here They Are - the 26 Players Representing South Africa At the World Cup
Coach Hugo Broos selects 26 diverse players to represent Bafana Bafana at the 2026 World Cup, showcasing a compelling mix of experience and youthful promise. Read more »
May 14
South Africa: Broos Faces Tough Call On Bafana's Final World Cup Goalkeeping Trio
One of the positions within Bafana Bafana where there is little certainty before the 2026 Fifa World Cup is the goalkeeping department. Captain Ronwen Williams is the only player… 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 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 03
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 »
December 17, 2025
Africa: FIFA Cuts Some 2026 World Cup Ticket Prices After Backlash, but Access Concerns Remain
Public pressure has forced Fifa to introduce a cheaper ticket tier for the fast-approaching 2026 soccer World Cup. This revision will see a selected number of supporters from… Read more »
October 28, 2025
South Africa: Proteas in Mental Battle to Rewrite Women's Cricket World Cup History in Face-Off Against England
South Africa will be aiming to reach the Cricket World Cup final for the first time when they face off against England in the Women's Cricket World Cup. Read more »
October 23, 2025
South Africa: 'Saps Saved 2010 World Cup,' Says Cele, Overlooking a Little Corruption Matter Involving R60m
The 2010 Fifa World Cup brought joy and fun; it was our season in the sun until the pot-bellied cloud of corruption came to mess it all up.he 2010 Fifa World Cup brought joy and… Read more »
October 14, 2025
Rwanda/South Africa: Bafana Bafana Have No Room for Doubt in Run-Up to World Cup Qualifier 'Final' Against Rwanda
Bafana Bafana play a must-win 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Rwanda on Tuesday evening in Mbombela. However, even an emphatic victory won't guarantee a ticket to North… Read more »
October 07, 2025
South Africa: Proteas Women Rebound As Mlaba's Spin Magic and Brits' Century Propel World Cup Comeback
Tazmin Brits' century guided South Africa to the first victory of their Cricket World Cup campaign. Read more »
September 21, 2025
South Africa: Teboho Mokoena Saga Is More Dire to Bafana's World Cup Hopes Than Safa Admits
An administrative oversight has placed Bafana Bafana's 2026 World Cup dream in jeopardy. This is a tale that sounds all too familiar for South African soccer lovers. Read more »
September 15, 2025
South Africa: Bafana Bafana in Big Final Push for World Cup Glory
With just two qualification matches left to play, Bafana Bafana are still in prime position for a rare international showdown. Read more »
August 21, 2025
South Africa: Trevor Manuel Targets a 'Nation-Building' 2027 Cricket World Cup
On Thursday in Johannesburg, former finance minister Trevor Manuel was officially unveiled as the chairperson of the organising committee for the 2027 Cricket World Cup, to be… Read more »
August 03, 2025
South Africa: Springbok Women Pull Off Their 'Best Performance' in Final World Cup Warm-Up Against Black Ferns Xv
South Africa head into the Women's Rugby World Cup brimming with confidence after a brilliant 41-24 win against Black Ferns XV. Read more »
June 26, 2025
South Africa: Wasteful Mamelodi Sundowns Bow Out of Club World Cup Competition
Mamelodi Sundowns created a plethora of opportunities during their 0-0 draw against Brazilian club Fluminense. However, they could not find the goal that would have seen them… Read more »
