As the Proteas touched down in India on Monday afternoon, the heavy, humid air of the subcontinent served as an immediate sensory departure from the highveld summer they left behind. But for captain Aiden Markram, the physical journey is secondary to the psychological one. As South Africa embarks on what the squad has officially termed […]
The WhatsApp messages, which were exchanged privately but later circulated publicly, have reverberated through South Africa’s padel community, a sector that has attracted significant corporate investment and positioned itself as an inclusive lifestyle sport
Last week, the boy from Langa, now a World Test Champion captain, announced a partnership that seeks to ensure other children don’t have to imagine a better “pitch” for their futures
CAF has issued a slate of heavy suspensions and fines totalling more than $1 million
It was a night of grit and glory, a final that vanished from memory as it happened, only to be immortalised by the madness of its ending
By the time the final whistle blows on Sunday, African coaches will have guided their teams to victory in 19 of the 35 editions of the tournament
For Petersen, the road to glory isn’t a business trip; it’s a mission to protect the crown
The “funeral” in the Rabat dressing room after the team’s Africa Cup of Nations defeat must serve as the birth of a stronger Bafana
In football, if you do not punish Cameroon, they eventually punish you
With heavyweights like Egypt and Nigeria looking dominant and dark horses like Sudan and Mozambique making historic runs, the knockout stage promises drama
The match against Zimbabwe was a reminder of the fine margins and the visceral intensity that define Southern African football
The final Group B fixture of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is a ‘Game of Consequence’ that will determine who goes to the last 16 in the continental football showpiece underway in Morocco
When Hugo Broos arrived in May 2021, few believed he could revive Bafana Bafana after years of disappointment. Four years later, he has forged a disciplined, adaptable team that, in the last 10 games, including FIFA 2026 qualifiers, has conceded only three goals
It’s only been five years since the first public padel courts were introduced to South Africans but it has since become the fastest growing sport in the country with over 100 000 active players involved. The player base is evenly split between men and women, with nearly 60% aged 35–65. Now an organisation named Padel […]
Samsung has joined SA Rugby as the official mobile and consumer electronics partner across the national teams, including the Springboks, Springbok Women, Junior Springboks, Springbok Sevens and Springbok Women Sevens, as well as the Vodacom United Rugby Championship (URC). The partnership brings together cutting-edge Galaxy technology and the passion of South African rugby. The agreement, […]
Padel players on the East Rand are blooming, with five nationally ranked youngsters in what has become a very competitive sport
Making it into the school water polo team is the kids’ latest status goal – but this applies to any sport (think rugby or football)
Thousands of spectators witnessed the dramatic finish while fashionistas turned the infield into a showcase of creativity and culture
Sport is critical in curbing racial hatred and hate speech through continuous global awareness campaigns in tournaments such as the Fifa World Cup and the Olympics
It’s cold outside, but in the arena the Basketball Africa League playoffs are heating up
Phathokuhle Zondi broke her first barrier when she took up a post as medical officer for the Blue Bulls
Paris Saint-Germain defeated Arsenal 2-1 on Wednesday night, sealing their place in the Champions League final at the end of May in Munich. They will face Inter Milan, the survivors of a frenetic battle royale against Barcelona on Tuesday.
Mutual respect between the two managers has allowed the new Premier League champions to preserve their era of greatness
A long line of largely unrecognised sports people of colour preceded those who excel today
The British Football Academy in Pinetown is paving the way for local players to be seen on the international stage as they may have a shot at playing for Queens Park Rangers
In this, the first of a two-part series, Luke Alfred looks at the rise of Danny Jordaan, the champion of football in post-apartheid South Africa
The iconic ultramarathon, known for its challenging route, will take place on Sunday, June 8, 2025
Bangladesh lost their last three wickets for just 24 runs inside half an hour
The Springboks face Scotland on November 10, England six days later, and Wales on November 23
Seamers Rabada, Mulder and left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj took three wickets apiece for South Africa
This year, Meyer will join SA running icon Blanche Moila and global business executive Rhonda Veetre in various race categories
Eben Etzebeth is now the most-capped Springbok, with 128 Test appearances