Springboks close in on title with Argentina cast as spoilers

Springboks training South Africa’s quest for back-to-back Rugby Championship titles ends in the unlikely setting of England’s green fields as they take on Argentina at Twickenham on Saturday knowing victory should be enough for a sixth southern hemisphere title. The Springboks devoured the Pumas with a superb second-half showing to claim a 67-30 win in…

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Broos accepts full responsibility for Mokoena saga

Bafana Bafana train on September 1, 2025 ahead FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Nigeria. Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has accepted full responsibility for the Teboho Mokoena saga. But the 73-year-old Belgian mentor says he’s still confident South Africa will qualify for next year’s FIFA World Cup, despite the FIFA sanction that saw…

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India’s Siraj strikes as West Indies limp to 90-5 at lunch

India’s Mohammed Siraj poses after winning the player of the match award after India won the match to draw the International Test Match Series against England at Kia Oval in London, Britain. India’s Mohammed Siraj ripped through the West Indies top order with a fiery opening spell to claim three wickets and leave the tourists…

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Pirates cruise past TS Galaxy, climbs to third spot

Orlando Pirates striker Evidence Makgopa celebrates with teammates. Orlando Pirates made it five consecutive victories in the Betway Premiership after beating TS Galaxy 2-0 at the Orlando Stadium on Tuesday. Evidence Makgopa opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the first half, while Tshegofatso Mabasa came off the bench to seal the three points…

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Thysse and Head to slug it out for SA boxing top spot

Boxing gloves in the ring. Boxers Bryan Thysse and Michael Head will be looking to revive the South African Light Heavyweight Division. The pair will slug it out for the vacant 12-round bout in a division that has been inactive since national champion Nicholas Radley relinquished the belt and retired in 2019. This will be…

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E. Cape launches ‘Diamonds and Dorings’ Kimberley Marathon

The Teemaneng Running Club, Eastern Cape Provincial Government launches the inaugural Diamonds and Dorings Kimberley Big Hole Marathon. The Northern Cape government, together with different stakeholders, has invested millions into the inaugural Diamond and Dorings Kimberley Marathon. It is the first of its kind in the province and will be held in November, where about…

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Liverpool lose in Istanbul after early penalty

Galatasaray’s Victor Osimhen in action with Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konate. Victor Osimhen scored from the spot as Galatasaray dealt Liverpool a stinging second successive defeat on a tough Champions League night in Istanbul on Tuesday. To add injury to the 1-0 result, Liverpool lost goalkeeper Alisson and French striker Hugo Ekitike, with manager Arne Slot ruling…

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FIFA fines El Salvador over racist incidents in qualifying match

FIFA has sanctioned the Salvadoran Football Federation (FESFUT) for racist and discriminatory behaviour by fans during the CONCACAF qualifying match against Suriname for the 2026 World Cup. FESFUT said on Monday that world football’s governing body imposed a fine of $62,715, to be invested in a previously approved comprehensive anti-discrimination plan. In addition, the next…

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