Mail & Guardian
Mail & Guardian
SpringboksIn the news
Location: When you say FNB Stadium is in Soweto, you create a false image that Soweto has world-class infrastructure. Photo: Joburg City

Dressing FNB Stadium in Soweto robes

FNB Stadium is located in Nasrec, not Soweto. Sandile Memela explores how marketing the Calabash as a Soweto landmark creates a false narrative of development while real township…

South Africa’s stadium flyovers: A proud tradition of precision that should be defended

Despite recent global criticism over low-altitude stadium passes, South Africa's proud tradition of precision flyovers reflects decades of rigorous planning, airmanship, and an…

Reconnection: The Zambezi Fest, taking place in Northampton, UK, from 27 to 30 August, creates a space where South Africans and the wider Southern African community can find something familiar while being far from home. Photo: Supplied

A taste of South Africa comes to the UK

Bringing a taste of home to the UK, Zambezi Fest in Northampton gathers the Southern African diaspora for four days of traditional food, live music, storytelling, and a live…

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…

Millions of South Africans will be able to watch the Springboks defend their world title during the Rugby World Cup after MultiChoice accepted a broadcasting rights proposal by the SABC on Thursday. (Edgar Su/Reuters)

More South African Rugby Coaches Deserve Global Stages—But Culture and Structure Remain Barriers

South Africa's rugby system consistently produces world-class players and coaches, yet many highly successful coaches struggle to secure major overseas roles. This article delves…

Image from The SA-Venue.com Team

Our greatest brand threat wears our colours

The latest Brand South Africa Global Reputation and Domestic Perception Study leaves me with mixed emotions. It is encouraging because it reminds us that the world still sees…

Sala kahle, Mzansi

Germany's ambassador reflects on five impactful years in South Africa, highlighting the deep and wide-ranging relationship between the two countries, from economic partnerships…

Patriot: Rassie Erasmus embraces the values of the democratic South Africa, where we celebrate each other and our truly working class origins. Photo: Springboks

The Springboks and their toughest set-piece

The Boks have firmly cemented their status as a dominant force in world rugby following their historic 2026 campaign. They have ultimately dominated world rugby since their last…

Depth and resilience shine as the Springboks power past England

In a commanding display of timeless South African rugby prowess, the Springboks secured a convincing 45-21 victory over England at Ellis Park Stadium in the opening round of the…

Universities must put South Africans first – but not alone

More than three decades after apartheid, South Africa's debates are still framed through racial lenses. The controversy over foreign academics at universities, amidst xenophobia…