Saturday in Newcastle, in the UK, was a pretty special day for South Africans. It began with former President Nelson Mandela being posthumously inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame (with his ally and former Springbok captain Francois Pienaar in attendance), followed by a fantastic 34-16 win against Scotland in their World Cup match…and ended with […]

As the Springboks prepare to depart today for the 2015 Rugby World Cup (RWC), former Springbok legend Joost van der Westhuizen has sent them a powerful message on South African radio station Jacaranda FM. More than four years ago, Joost was tragically diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) and given between two and five years […]

Here’s the lowdown on what the 28 squad members have done since winning the World Cup 25 years ago. This article was first republished five years ago (for the 20th anniversary) with kind permission from SA Rugby magazine. As Breyton Paulse tweeted this morning: “Exactly 25 years ago today, what a moment, what a team, […]

Saxby Superspar staff, with the help of South African singer Kevin Leo, surprised shoppers in Centurion last weekend with a Flash Mob performance of “Shosholoza” (watch video below). Kevin wrote the following message on Twitter and Facebook last Saturday (October 4, 2014): “Kom gou oor na Centurion Saxby Spar toe. Gaan 11:00 saam met die […]

Springbok captain Jean de Villiers will become the fifth Springbok to play 100 Tests for South Africa when he steps onto the field in Wellington, New Zealand later today (Saturday 13 September 2014) to take on the All Blacks. He told South Africa Rugby this week that while reaching this milestone is a “huge honour” and he’s very “humbled” […]

Everyone has a memory bank of images: Nelson Mandela, fist clenched, walking to freedom from Victor Verster Prison; the limp and lifeless body of Hector Pieterson being carried by a fellow pupil; the queues of South Africans waiting to vote in 1994. For sports mad South Africans there is the picture of Mandela handing the […]

As some of South Africa’s and the world’s greatest athletes battle it out in today’s Ironman South Africa in Port Elizabeth, there is one group who are competing to support an injured friend and in memory of another cyclist friend. Over 50 friends and athletes have entered the competition to show support for their friend […]

Renowned South African photographer Grant Leversha’s exquisite book ‘Within an African Eden: Golf Courses of South Africa’ has scooped eight prestigious international awards and medals, and as evidenced by these images it’s not difficult to understand why. Most recently ‘Within an African Eden’ won Gold at the  Benjamin Franklin Awards (New York). The selection committee […]

Unfortunately there will be no big South African winners at the Oscars tonight, but Charlize Theron will be on stage as a presenter …and U2’s ‘Ordinary Love’ (which they will perform this evening) could win the Best Music award for “Nelson Mandela: A Long Walk to Freedom”. Previous South African Winners (and those who almost […]

Cape Town honoured the life of former South African President Nelson Mandela in a most fitting memorial service last night, as they celebrated Tata Madiba in an unforgettable concert at the Cape Town Stadium. (See the photos below by Louise van den Aardweg.) Although a small group of ANC supporters toy-toyed and tried to disrupt […]

A comprehensive timeline of the life of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, activist, political prisoner, president of South Africa, statesman and world icon of peace and justice. 1920s | 1930s | 1940s | 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s 18 July 1918 – Nelson Mandela is born in Mvezo, Eastern Cape province, South Africa. His mother, Nosekeni Fanny, was one of four wives of his father, Gadla Henry […]

South Africans have been mobilised to stand behind their beloved Springboks, the national rugby team, as they prepare to do battle in the 2011 Rugby World Cup. The tournament kicks off on 9 September – 23 October 2011. The International Marketing Council of South Africa (IMC) showed its support by endorsing the Lead SA Bok Friday initiative […]

The most amazing thing that strikes you as step into Monaco is the number of South African flags flying high. It’s wonderful. The royal principality has truly paid homage to the culture and background of Charlene Wittstock as she marries the Prince of Monaco in a two-day ceremony this weekend. Update: See photos of Charlene […]

As the countdown begins to the Springboks’ first match in the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand in September, South Africans have been called on to rally behind their team’s defence of the title – and there are plenty of ways in which to do so. The Springboks are the current rugby world champions, […]

by Jenni Baxter Oscar Fever’s mounting with just hours (minutes…) to go until the 82 annual Academy Awards kicks off tonight. Here’s a breakdown of the most important awards to watch if you’re South African and LIVE STREAMING of the Oscars below: ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE Who We Want to Win: Morgan Freeman in […]

by Jenni Baxter Invictus is already chalking up a number of accolades. The Hollywood movie about the role that Nelson Mandela and rugby hero Francois Pienaar played in bringing a nation together through sport, has been nominated for various awards – including the  Oscards and Golden Globes – and, with its recent Board of Review […]

INTERVIEWS Matt Damon on CBS httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3xTbNjEv2I Morgan Freeman on Backstage httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dy4tL5ZjO0w Clint Eastwood on Ellen (Invictus discussion begins at approx. 7’45”) httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rvu5gVDO2U Matt Damon and Morgan Freeman on BlackTree TV httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBH1GmLGq5g South African rugby player Francois Pienaar’s reflection on Nelson Mandela httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMMrhZzp3Mw Matt Damon & Francois Pienaar cycling in the Cape Argus event httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0L62TufsHM TRAILERS […]

This Week’s Highlights
Everyone’s talking about Invictus, so for your easy reference we’ve put together a selection of the best trailers and video interviews with the stars. Plus you can read related posts from Ted in New York and Sue in Cape Town (including Sue’s own inspiring meeting with Madiba). And check out all the accolades the film’s accumulating in the Fab section.

Don’t miss Anton Cartwright’s thought-provoking piece on the 2010 carbon footprint issue. And read the latest from our featured bloggers in Durban, London, Tanzania, Australia, Johannesburg, Italy and LA.

Springbok prop Vincent Koch became the 49th player to play 50 Tests for South Africa when he ran out against Wales at Twickenham on Saturday.

The URC games resume on Saturday with only seven pool rounds remaining and only one domestic team in the top eight.

Everything you need to know about this weekend’s Champions Cup and Challenge Cup games involving South African teams, including match venues and kick-off times.

Just before performing his famous moonwalk dance for the first time, Michael Jackson tossed his hat to the side of the stage.

More than 15 years after the Springboks won the 2007 World Cup, we look back at where these players are now.

At the end of last month it was confirmed that Derick Hougaard had come out of a coma and was responding positively to medical personnel and treatment. ALSO READ: Hougaard’s shock toxicology report: Let him speak for himself, urges partner The former Springbok had been in a coma for over 10 days due to a respiratory […]

*Note: This is an updated article on former Springbok flyhalf Derick Hougaard ALSO READ: Could new-look Springboks team look like this for first 2023 Test? At the end of last week it was confirmed that Hougaard had come out of a coma and was responding positively to medical personnel and treatment. The former Springbok had been […]