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Standards: Kyalami facility issues appear to be less about the asphalt and more about commercial models, risk appetite and politics. Photo: f1.fandom

Formula One tracks of questionable safety

Formula One has evolved from racing on notoriously perilous tracks like the Nürburgring and Spa to managing modern design critiques, yet the continued absence of South Africa's…

Relebohile Mofokeng thriving in Belgium after record move

Former Orlando Pirates star Relebohile Mofokeng has hit the ground running in Belgium with Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, delivering standout performances in both domestic 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…

Sandile Zungu breaks his silence after Safa defeat—“I was rubbed the wrong way”

AmaZulu FC boss Sandile Zungu has broken his silence after losing the SAFA presidential election to Danny Jordaan, claiming the electoral processes were unsatisfactory and that…

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…

Rivalry: The Springboks and All Blacks have produced some of the most compelling rugby. Their history is rich enough without the need for manufactured controversy. Photo: Springboks/EJ Langner

War of words erupts before Bok home Test

A bitter war of words has ignited between the Springboks and All Blacks after Dave Rennie questioned South Africa's scrum legality, triggering a fiery response from Rassie…

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…

Lionel Messi: A golden chapter closes on international football

Argentina legend Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, drawing the curtain on an iconic national career that delivered multiple major titles and…

Rassie Erasmus’s time as director of rugby at Munster showed analytical depth and cultural leadership. Photo: Springboks

The elite coaches SA keeps at home

South Africa's Springboks have set a modern rugby benchmark, thanks to a robust coaching culture and structural pathway. Yet, many highly successful South African coaches…

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…

Trailblazer: A statue of Althea Gibson in Branch Brook Park, New Jersey. Photo: Supplied

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…