Pirates seal victory against Chippa United

Orlando Pirates midfield maestro Sipho Mbule in action. Orlando Pirates scored twice in the second half to secure a 2-0 victory against Chippa United in their Betway Premiership clash played at the Orlando Stadium on Tuesday. Evidence Makgopa and Oswin Appollis found the back of the net for the Buccaneers after the Chilli Boys had…

Read More

Proteas crush India with historic Test series win

The Proteas celebrating. The current South African men’s cricket team continues to write its own history. The reigning ICC World Test champions completed a test series whitewash against India, winning the second test in Guwahati by a crushing 408 runs. It’s the Proteas’ first test series victory on Indian soil since 1999. India, who required…

Read More

Banyana Banyana prepare for Morocco friendly

Banyana players during training Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis,says next week’s international friendly against Morocco will give new players in her team a taste of what to expect at next year’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations tournament in that country. The team has been in camp in Johannesburg since Monday, preparing for the match against…

Read More

Boks expect never say die attitude from Wales

Rugby Union – South Africa v Wales – Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, Britain – June 22, 2024 South Africa’s Grant Williams in action. South Africa expect Wales to fight to the bitter end no matter what the match situation is, when the two teams clash in the Boks’ challenge of 2025 in Cardiff. Springbok and Lions…

Read More

Newey to become Aston Martin team principal from 2026

Aston Martin’s Adrian Newey Adrian Newey, regarded as one of the best engineers in Formula One history, will take on the role of Aston Martin’s team principal from the 2026 season, the motor racing team said on Wednesday. Newey, a Briton, joined Aston Martin earlier this year as a shareholder and managing technical partner of…

Read More

Springbok’s Reinach to earn 50th Test cap against Wales

Springbok scrumhalf, Cobus Reinach. Springbok scrumhalf Cobus Reinach will earn his 50th Test cap when he takes the field against Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday. Coach Rassie Erasmus named an experienced 23-player team with 525 caps, in spite of not having all his initial traveling squad available for selection. A number…

Read More

McLaren are right to let drivers race freely: Verstappen

Formula One F1 – Bahrain Grand Prix – Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain – April 13, 2025 McLaren’s Oscar Piastri in action during the race.  McLaren are right to let their drivers race freely for the Formula One title and Oscar Piastri would be labelled a number two if he accepted anything else, Red Bull’s…

Read More

JMPD warns of road closures ahead of African Bank Soweto Marathon

African Bank Soweto Marathon runners. The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) is warning residents and commuters to plan ahead for Saturday’s African Bank Soweto Marathon, as several roads will be affected. The marathon will feature 42km, 21km, and 10km distances. JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla says officers will be on the ground to manage traffic during…

Read More

Soweto Marathon Trust to protest over hosting rights

The Soweto Marathon Trust (SMT) says it will stage a protest at this year’s race over the right to host the “People’s Race.” Its rival, the Non-Profit Company (NPC), has announced that the 2025 African Bank Soweto Marathon will go ahead on Saturday at Nasrec. The ongoing conflict has left some athletes frustrated. SMT Spokesperson,…

Read More