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Cristiano Ronaldo’s short suspension and £215 fine from the Portuguese FA is a joke
Cristiano Ronaldo received a backdated 30-day ban and a €215 fine after walking out on Portugal's squad, highlighting an uncomfortable conflict between national team discipline…
Rwanda’s F1 breakthrough: A blueprint for African ambition and a challenge to SA
Rwanda has secured a landmark 10-year deal to host the Formula 1 African Grand Prix from the early 2030s. This historic achievement brings the sport back to the continent for the…
F1’s African Return via Rwanda Offers Hope, but South Africa Must Push Harder
Rwanda is closing in on a deal to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix from 2030, raising questions about whether South Africa should push harder to bring F1 back to Kyalami.
Orlando Pirates seeks to freeze R20.2m linked to former finance manager
Orlando Pirates has filed an urgent application in the Johannesburg High Court to freeze R20.2 million across four bank accounts linked to its former finance manager, Darryl…
Chauke is sending the elevator back down
Dumisani Chauke's journey from rural Limpopo to Netball South Africa's Director of Coaches reflects a transformative commitment to coach education, grassroots empowerment, and…
A Colourful Life Cut Short: Tribute to Owen Ndlovu
South Africa mourns the tragic loss of former SABC Sports presenter and music rights activist Owen Ndlovu, who was found dead in Thokoza after being hijacked and kidnapped in…
Safa elections – politics vs business
As the South African Football Association approaches its elective congress, incumbent Danny Jordaan faces a major challenge from businessman and AmaZulu FC owner Sandile Zungu in…
Pitso Mosimane returns as Bafana Bafana head coach
The South African Football Association has officially reappointed Pitso Mosimane as Bafana Bafana head coach, bringing back one of the continent's most decorated tacticians to…
Auctioning the soul of the World Cup
Fifa's controversial plan to sell stakes in its major competitions, including the World Cup, has ignited fierce opposition from confederations, national associations, and fans…
The empty stands of WAFCON showcase neglect for women’s football in South Africa
The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) should be a celebration of skill, resilience and the growing power of women’s football across the African continent. Instead, recent…
The trailblazing legacy of black women in tennis
Explore the transformative impact of black women in tennis, from Althea Gibson's pioneering courage to the dominance of the Williams sisters and the rise of new stars. Discover…
Record-Breaking Ronaldo: The eternal goalscorer who defies history
Cristiano Ronaldo has once again rewritten the record books, becoming the first man to score in six different FIFA World Cups. This milestone is a testament to the Portuguese…
Lionel Messi: The undisputed GOAT
At 38, Lionel Messi is rewriting history at the 2026 Fifa World Cup, silencing doubters with five goals in two matches, including a hat-trick and a record-breaking brace. He's…
Bafana’s gritty draw reignites World Cup hopes
South Africa’s Bafana Bafana secured a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Czechia in their second 2026 Fifa World Cup match. The result, marked by a late equaliser from star-player…
Bafana Bafana’s World Cup permutations: Time to fight and deliver
As South Africa’s national team, Bafana Bafana, navigates the 2026 Fifa World Cup in North America, the permutations for advancement from Group A are razor-sharp and unforgiving.…