Carlos Alcaraz has taken confidence from his first title win on grass at the Queen’s Club on Sunday and feels he could be among the Wimbledon favourites. The third Grand Slam of the year gets underway on Monday 3 July 2023. CARLOS ALCARAZ UPBEAT ON WIMBLEDON CHANCES Alcaraz will be the top seed for the […]

Local bookmakers Hollywoodbets have listed France as the favourites but the Springboks are moving closer according to the odds. The Springboks face a mission impossible as they look to defend their Rugby World Cup crown. The group draw has been unkind to the defending champions but such is their strength in depth, the bookmakers cannot discard […]

Cheetahs put a season of financial hardship behind them on Saturday to be crowned South African rugby champions with a 25-17 home win over Pumas in the Currie Cup final. ALSO READ: Ruan Pienaar gets the plaudits for Currie Cup glory Centre Reinhardt Fortuin, wing Cohen Jasper and scrum-half Rewan Kruger scored a try each and 39-year-old fly-half […]

The CAF Africa Super League will kick off two months late in October and have only eight clubs instead of the planned 24, CAF president Patrice Motsepe said on Sunday. South African billionaire Motsepe told public broadcaster SABC in Johannesburg that the competition name may be changed as some sponsors are unhappy with the word ‘Super’. […]

Rassie Erasmus believes that the Springboks can become the second team in history to win the Rugby World Cup back-to-back. RASSIE ERASMUS SAYS SPRINGBOKS WILL STEP UP The Springboks are among the contenders for the 2023 crown, but there is a different feeling heading into the tournament this time around. “The nice thing about this […]

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has plenty of captaincy options when it comes to stand-ins for injured skipper Siya Kolisi during the Rugby Championship in July. AFP understands centres Lukhanyo Am and Damian de Allende, prop Steven Kitshoff, lock Eben Etzebeth and loose forwards Pieter-Steph du Toit and Duane Vermeulen are in the running. ALSO READ: Rugby […]

Last week, Domingo – who was once linked to Chiefs – was unveiled as a new signing by Moroccan side Raja Club Athletic, joining the club on a free transfer following his departure from Mamelodi Sundowns. READ | Chiefs-Nabi: Clear timeline, yay or nay this week! Following three seasons at Sundowns that were affected by injuries […]

*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 […]

Organisers have confirmed that the 53rd edition of the Two Oceans Marathon will take place on 13 and 14 April 2024. ALSO READ | Two Oceans Marathon | Gerda Steyn: ‘Best. Day. EVER!’ The Ultra Marathon is scheduled for Saturday, 13 April, with the Half Marathon set for Sunday, 14 April. The Trail Run, Fun Runs and Cape Town International Friendship Run will […]

South African-born America-based billionaire Elon Musk is well known for his outspoken nature — especially on his favourite social media app Twitter. The Tesla and SpaceX founder recently found himself bizarrely challenging Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg to a cage fight. The interesting exchange left thousands of people quite bemused but many of them have been […]

The Bulls Daisies are getting ready to host Border for the second round of the 2023 Women’s Premier Division as club captain Lusanda Dumke is back in the starting lineup. On Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Loftus Versfeld, Dumke and the herd will play host to the women from the Eastern Cape. Kick-off is scheduled for […]

The last time Bafana Bafana qualified for a FIFA World Cup was back in 2001. Shaun Bartlett and Benni McCarthy both scored for Bafana as they recorded a 2-1 win over Zimbabwe at the FNB Stadium. The win saw South Africa securing a second successive World Cup qualification with two games to spare. Since then, […]

Some called him “The Hurricane” while many others called him “Ntofontofo. But where is Collins Mbesuma now? COLLINS MBESUMA’S DECORATED PSL AND INTERNATIONAL CAREER It’s safe to say the apple did not fall too far from the tree in the case of the Zambian international as his father, Francis Kajiya, was also a football player […]

The Springboks have been hard at work on and off the field in the last two weeks for their opening Test of the season against Australia at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday 8 July, with the training camp comprising numerous field and gym sessions as well as team meetings. ALSO READ: Could new-look Springboks team look like […]

Kaizer Chiefs talisman Khama Billiat‘s future has been in the headlines since towards the end of last season but it looks like it has been sorted. ALSO READ | STUART BAXTER CONFIRMS DEAL IS OFF FOR ORLANDO PIRATES STRIKER Billiat’s current deal with Amakhosi expires on 30 June, but it appears the club has offered him a contract extension. At […]

Kaizer Chiefs have already said goodbye to Erick Mathoho and Phathutshedzo Nange, and now they might be bidding farewell to a key, experienced campaigner. RUMOUR: Top Chiefs and Pirates target will force Sundowns move WATCH: Njabulo Blom BOSSING the MLS (watch) HLANTI’S KAIZER CHIEFS FUTURE IS IN DOUBT According to popular source Unplayable, there is no longer any guarantee […]

North West-based Comrades Marathon winner Tete Dijana shares his plans for his R1.7 million cash prize. ALSO READ: R1.7 million Comrades Marathon winner remains a security guard TETE DIJANA PLANS FOR R1.7 MILLION PRIZE The father of two and two-time Comrades Marathon winner Tete Dijana tells Drum Magazine that he plans to invest his R1.7 million money for his children. […]

A former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder is expecting something massive next season, and the reason is Rhulani Mokwena. ALSO READ: New striker spotted at Chiefs ALSO READ: Is the Chiefs striker moving overseas? MAMELODI SUNDOWNS EXTEND RHULANI MOKWENA’S CONTRACT Following the club’s decision to hand the 36-year-old Mokwena a new four-year deal, Bennet Mnguni believes the ultimate […]

Former Ireland international Jean Kleyn has been cleared for a birthright transfer and is now eligible to play for the Springboks in the Rugby Championship. World Rugby confirmed the decision on Friday 23 June with Kleyn set to join the Springboks Rugby Championship squad. JEAN KLEYN CLEARED TO PLAY FOR SPRINGBOKS Under World Rugby regulations […]

There was really no chance Mamelodi Sundowns would deny Rhulani Mokwena a new contract. Here is the club’s chairman Thlopane Motsepe explaining why it was a no-brainer. ALSO READ: Andile Jali’s two new possibilities WHY MAMELODI SUNDOWNS HANDED RHULANI MOKWENA A NEW DEAL After offering the star coach a four-year deal, the club’s boss Mostepe Junior […]

Denny McCarthy came inches from shooting a 59, settling for a 10-under 60 on Thursday for the lowest round of his PGA TOUR career, and Rory McIlroy made his first ace on TOUR on a day of low numbers at the Travelers Championship. Keegan Bradley and Adam Scott also made runs at golf’s magic number — […]

Orlando Pirates are set to jet off to Spain for their pre-season tour next month, and it is clear that they won’t just be doing training drills there. READ | BREAKING: KAIZER CHIEFS CONFIRM SECOND EXIT! While Pirates prepare to play against the best South Africa has to offer, it is clear that they will aim […]

Afrikaans singer Nadine has shared a miraculous health update about former Springbok player Derick Hougaard, who has been in a coma for over a week. And fans of the retired rugby player are convinced that it is nothing short of answered prayer. The 40-year-old star sportsman – who contracted respiratory pneumonia and a collapsed lung […]

Kaizer Chiefs assistant Dillon Sheppard is heading to Europe to complete is coaching badges. However, he could still return to Naturena. MUST READ – KAIZER CHIEFS: GOODBYE TO THESE FIVE PLAYERS! – REPORT Amakhosi assistant coach Sheppard is set to complete his coaching badges in Ireland, according to SoccerLaduma. Therefore, the Amakhosi technical coach will be in […]

Kaizer Chiefs have announced the departure of Phathutshedzo Nange with immediate effect as part of their expected mass exodus at the club. WATCH: KAIZER CHIEFS PLAYERS REPORT FOR PRE-SEASON Nange was always expected to be one of the casualties given his lack of game time under Arthur Zwane last season. Since his arrival from Stellenbosch FC in 2021, […]