Government praises Proteas Women for historic World Cup run

Government congratulates the Proteas Women’s cricket team for their outstanding performance in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup final against India, praising their determination, skill, and fighting spirit. Despite not winning the trophy, the government says they have made the nation proud and expresses sincere gratitude to Captain Laura Wolvaardt, Head Coach Mandla Mashimbyi, and…

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Ntlabakanye called up to Springboks after Nche injury

Bok props Asenathi Ntlabakanye Lions prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye has joined the Springbok squad as a replacement for Ox Nche, who suffered an injury during the team’s 61-7 victory over Japan at Wembley Stadium on Saturday. Squad update: Ox Nche has been ruled out of the rest of the tour and has been replaced in the…

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India set 299 target for Proteas

[File Image] South Africa players celebrate the wicket of Australia’s Tahlia McGrath. South Africa will have to bat out of their skin to win a maiden ICC World Cup title. India, who were put into bat, have set the Proteas a victory target of 299 runs in the final of the Women’s Cricket World Cup…

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Women’s World Cup final underway after rain delay

Proteas players in action. Good news for South African cricket fans. After a rain delay in Navi Mumbai, the highly anticipated Women’s World Cup final between South Africa and India is now underway. South Africa won the toss and elected to bowl first. The Proteas are playing in their first 50-over World Cup final, hoping…

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Kenya sweep men’s and women’s podiums at NYC Marathon

Kenya’s Hellen Obiri after winning the women’s elite race Kenya swept the men’s and women’s podiums at the New York City Marathon on Sunday, as Benson Kipruto survived a thrilling sprint finish in two hours eight minutes and nine seconds and Hellen Obiri won the women’s race in a course record 2:19:51. Kipruto ran flat…

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