The world’s largest-timed cycle race pedals through the Mother City for its 45th year on Sunday, 12 March 2023 with the inclusion of a shorter route of 42km and multiple age-group events. The City of Cape Town is honoured to be home to the Cape Town Cycle Tour as we celebrate 45 years of the most […]

Legendary South African coach Ans Botha has left an indelible mark on SA athletics in a career spanning over 50 years. Olympics.com recently honoured Botha with an in-depth interview in which the 81-year-old said her enjoyment of coaching “is only getting stronger”. Here are some of the highlights from the interview: Ans is best known […]

Cristiano Ronaldo has made a kind gesture towards victims of the recent earthquakes in Syria and Turkey. ICYMI: No place for Cristiano in Ronaldo’s all-time best XI ICYMI: Eskom, Kings of Inconvenience in Cape Town CRISTIANO RONALDO SENDS AID TO EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS The Al-Nassr striker has reportedly sent a plane-load of care items, paying for tents, medical […]

The Sharks will reappoint John Plumtree in a bid to restore some pride on the Kings Park pitch. The 57-year-old New Zealander left the Sharks in 2012 after a successful stint, but will return in July, reports IOL. Most recently, he served in All Blacks’ backroom team until 2022 off the back of a spell […]

In typical South African style, some light-hearted commentary has been added to the viral video of Schalk Ferreira helping a mother and child. Towards the end of last week, a video went viral that showed veteran Cheetahs prop Schalk Ferreira coming to the aid of a family during a frightening incident. ALSO READ | Blitzboks […]

Monday, 6 March’s Varsity Cup matches will see CUT look to build on their upset win over Maties with another victory over bottom side UP-Tuks. WATCH: RUGBY STAR COMES TO THE RESCUE OF MOTHER, CHILD Maties, who have been disappointing to date to put in mildly, face a daunting trip to top-of-the-log NWU Eagles. In the other matches […]

Fresh off another disappointing outing at the Canada Sevens in Vancouver comes the news that things are unlikely to get much better for the Blitzboks at the next stop in Hong Kong. WATCH | Rugby star’s rescue gets Hugh Bladen commentary The famed Hong Kong Sevens event will take place between 31 March and 2 April 2023. It will be the eighth tournament […]

Elton Jantjies could be called up to the Springboks’ training camp after missing out on the end of year tour to Europe last November. FOR THE LATEST RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023 NEWS VISIT THE SOUTH AFRICAN WEBSITE According to Sunday newspaper Rapport, Jantjies has a good chance of being part of the camp in Stellenbosch which starts on […]

It took the Chiefs just NINE SECONDS to opening the scoring in their Super Rugby Pacific clash against Moana Pasifika on Saturday. WATCH: RUGBY STAR COMES TO THE RESCUE OF MOTHER, CHILD The try that got the scoreboard ticking came via 24-year-old New Zealand centre Rameka Poihipi who touched down as fans were barely settled into their seats. ALSO READ | NICK MALLETT RESPONDS TO RASSIE ERASMUS RANT […]

All Blacks forward Ardie Savea has apologised for making a throat-slitting gesture towards an opponent during a Super Rugby Pacific match in Melbourne, conceding he needs “to be better”. WATCH: RUGBY STAR COMES TO THE RESCUE OF MOTHER, CHILD Hurricanes captain Savea ran his thumb across his throat during a verbal exchange with South Africa-born Melbourne Rebels scrumhalf Ryan Louwrens after being shown a yellow […]

Manchester United have honoured slain South African musician AKA with a heart-warming tribute to him in their FA Cup match programme for their clash against West Ham on Wednesday. ALSO READ: Benni McCarthy pays tribute to AKA AKA was shot outside a restaurant in Florida Road, Durban on Friday, 10 February and was declared dead on […]

Things got ugly in Friday morning’s Super Rugby showdown between the Melbourne Rebels and the Hurricanes, as All Black Ardie Savea threatened an opponent with death. ALSO READ: All Blacks make bizarre decision, new coach to be named soon The Hurricanes travelled from Wellington for their clash against Rebels at AAMI Park in Melbourne on Friday. […]

In a story that took South African rugby by storm last month, Rassie Erasmus said he couldn’t sleep after hearing critical comments from Nick Mallett on a punditry talk show. After an extended absence from social media, Rassie took to Twitter in the early hours to blast Mallett for comments made in an episode of […]

The Proteas wrapped up the first Test against the West Indies inside three days and while many fans didn’t get to enjoy the match live, one young fan made a plan. It was a curious Test match from start to finish. Especially the start. Whoever decided to start the Proteas first Test match of 2023 […]

Former South African Paralympian and convicted murderer Oscar Pistorius could be released on parole in a matter of weeks. MUST READ | JUST IN: Gupta family Constantia mansion SOLD “We have been advised by the parole board that the hearing will take place on Friday, 31 March 2023,” his lawyer Julian Knight told AFP. A decision is usually […]

South Africa – and the Kolisi household in particular – are celebrating the beginning of another beautiful love story after top South African Olympian Tatjana Schoenmaker went Instagram official with her new bae, Joel Smith. Joel Smith is the brother of Springbok captain Siya Kolisi’s wife, Rachel. Schoenmaker shared their news on Instagram to the delight of all […]

Olympic gold medallist Tatjana Schoenmaker and world short-course champion Matthew Sates got their preseason off to the ideal start after picking up victories during the Lausanne Swim Cup in Switzerland at the weekend. In the premier 200m breaststroke event, Schoenmaker finished first with an impressive time of 2:24.45, three minutes and nine seconds ahead of […]

As Langa commemorates its 100th year in 2023, we see efforts to increase cycling in Langa as part of a bigger plan to help residents move around more easily and safely in decades to come. Langa was established in 1923 and is South Africa’s oldest township. In a recent “walk and talk” event, supported by […]

Cape Town Stadium has officially become home to Western Province Rugby following the signing of a 99-year Anchor Tenant Agreement. ALSO READ: Springbok camp speaks out about Nigel Owens links Following the signing of a heads of agreement between the City, Western Province Rugby Football Union and Western Province Rugby in 2019, the Anchor Tenant Agreement, which is […]

Teenager Kai Broom and Jarred van Alphen, aged 18 and 17, have come first in the two-man team category in the Expedition Africa-Mnweni Drakensberg 120 km Adventure Race which was held on Saturday! The Treverton College Matric students were also the youngest competitors in the 120 km event, which was held in rain and storms! […]

Bulls and Springbok legend Morne Steyn has been awarded a farewell benefit year, recognising his long-standing commitment and service to the Pretoria franchise over the last 14 years. Debate: Is CUT’s win over Maties the BIGGEST upset in Varsity Sport history? Steyn’s contract will expire at the end of June 2023 when he will be hang up his boots in order to […]

The Proteas women may have lost the Women’s T20 World Cup final to Australia but there was a heartwarming atmosphere accompanying the team when they arrived at the Cape Town City Hall on Monday. The Mayor, along with Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security Alderman JP Smith, Deputy Minister of Sport, Arts & Culture […]

A collated look at all the Varsity Cup 2023 Round 2 fixtures and results for matches played on Monday, 27 February. WATCH: Springboks – Eben Etzebeth takes on TWO team-mates and WINS NWU Eagles hammered UFC Shimlas 63-16 in the early match. In the three late matches, Maties were stunned at their Danie Craven fortress in Stellenbosch […]

Proteas wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock is not only handy with the willow, he is clearly and excellent fisherman too! ALSO READ: Duminy to quit Paarl, join Proteas De Kock seizes every available opportunity to take a break from wearing the gloves and get out his fishing rod in the hopes of landing his next ‘big one’. QUINTON DE KOCK […]

British reality TV star Tommy Fury beat American YouTuber Jake Paul on points on Sunday in a boxing spectacle intended to boost Saudi Arabia’s reputation as a top-flight fight destination. Despite suffering a knockdown in the eighth and final round of the cruiserweight contest, Fury won a split decision to the delight of Saudi fans, who shouted “Let’s go […]