JAMES Bryant scored a splendid century to put Eastern province in a strong position on the first day of a four-day Supersport Series match against Western Province in Cape Town on Friday. Bryant was eventually sent back to the hut after being caught by Herschelle Gibbs at midwicket for 131. Bryant was caught behind off […]

VETERAN fast bowler Eddo Brandes took 3-29 on his return to test cricket to help Zimbabwe reduce Sri Lanka to 159-7 when bad light ended play 11 overs early on the second day of the third test on Sunday. Zimbabwe had earlier been bowled out for 218. Opener Russel Arnold was holding the Sri Lanka […]

ANDY CAPOSTAGNO, Sun City | Sunday 6.00pm. ERNIE Ernie Els set a new tournament record as he dismantled a quality field on the final day of the Million Dollar Challenge at Sun City. Els shot a final day 66, six under par, to finish on 263, 25 under for the tournament, one shot better than […]

MICHAEL FINCH, Durban | Sunday 6.00pm. NASSER Hussain became the first batsman for almost a year to score a first-class century for England as his side laboured to a first innings lead on the third day of their match against KwaZulu-Natal on Sunday. The England captain’s 103 was the first since Alec Stewart’s 107 in […]

BORDER skipper Pieter Strydom rescued his team by scoring an unbeaten 60 in a Super Eight match against Free State in Bloemfontein on Friday. Border were struggling at 87 for four when Strydom and wicketkeeper Ian Mitchell came together and set the scoreboard ticking. Earlier, opening bat Piet Botha scored 51, but his opening partner […]

OWN CORRESPONDENT, Maputo | Saturday 3.30pm MOZAMBIQUE’S National Elections Commission (CNE) announced on Saturday it is extending voting in its presidential and legislative elections through Sunday to give all eligible citizens the opportunity to cast their ballots. Jamisse Uilson Taimo, the CNE chairman, told reporters that the decision to extend the voting — initially scheduled […]

GAUTENG Democratic Party leader Peter Leon has resigned from his position as leader of the official opposition in Gauteng. He told a media briefing on Friday that he plans to increase his legal responsibilities as senior partner at the law firm Webber Wentzel Bowens. However he will remain a member of the legislature “for the […]

ANDY CAPOSTAGNO, Sun City | Saturday 6.00pm. ERNIE Els equalled the course record and all but ensured himself of the Million Dollar Challenge first prize with a display of breathtaking golf at Sun City. Els’ third round 64, eight under par, put him at 19 under par for the tournament, fully six strokes ahead of […]

OWN CORRESPONDENT, Johannesburg | Thursday 2.00pm. WORLD rugby’s elite coaches gave line-outs the thumbs-up on Thursday but will continue the debate over scrummaging problems following the first day of an International Rugby Board conference on the playing of the game. Set pieces were the major topic scrutinised by a brains trust of national coaches including […]

MICHAEL FINCH, Durban | Saturday 6.00pm. CAPTAIN Nasser Hussain finally found some form with a half-century as England got in valuable match practice on the second day of their four-day tour game against the KwaZulu-Natal Dolphins on Saturday. England bowled the province side out for 310 just after lunch and then reached 163 for two […]