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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.
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…
Star-studded field and R50m upgrade set stage for 2026 Nedbank Golf Challenge
The Nedbank Golf Challenge returns to Sun City with a star-studded field, a $6 million purse, and a massive R50 million upgrade to the historic Gary Player Country Club.
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…
Sazi Sandi
For Sazi Sandi, success is built long before match day. At 27, the Stormers tighthead prop has established himself as one of the cornerstones of the franchise's forward pack,…
Edgar Curtis Legoale
For Edgar Curtis Legoale, football is more than a game — it is a catalyst for community transformation. At 35, the founder and chairperson of the Edgar Legoale Foundation has…
Premier Padel kicks off in Pretoria and it is a giant leap for the sport in SA
The Premier Padel P1 main draw has begun in Pretoria, marking a historic moment as South Africa hosts an official padel tour for the first time. While local teams faced strong…
Football’s Bigotry is not confined to the stands
Prejudice in sport is society in miniature, and racism at the World Cup is a recurring indictment. This article explores how football authorities often treat racism as a PR…
Haiti’s World Cup lesson: Peace begins at home
Haiti's return to the FIFA World Cup after more than five decades symbolises a powerful message of unity and hope amidst political turbulence, natural disasters, economic…
The Soweto Uprising of 16 June 1976: sport, resistance and global change
On June 16 1976, South Africa witnessed the explosive beginning of the Soweto Uprising, a student-led revolt that would shake the foundations of apartheid and echo across the…
Can Safa fix Bafana’s World Cup admin mess?
Safa’s latest Bafana blunder has been tackled. Now comes the harder question: can it actually stop the next one?
The evolution of glory: Soccer boots and brand battles at the 2026 Fifa World Cup
The 2026 boot wars echo innovation races in marathon running and basketball. The boots blend heritage, technology and personal stories, from Jordan’s influence to Maradona’s…
Ode to football: Can the FIFA World Cup bring peace to the world?
The FIFA World Cup begins on 11 June 2026, hosted across Canada, Mexico and the United States—the first time the tournament has been shared by three countries. It opens, however,…
Bafana Bafana finally depart for North America after embarrassing visa mix-up – in stark contrast to other African teams
Safa must treat the visa fiasco as a loud and final wake-up call