Ahead of Monday’s 20th anniversary Laureus World Sports Awards in Berlin (where the Springboks won the Laureus World Team of the Year Award), South African rugby legend Bryan Habana was inducted into the Laureus World Sports Academy. Laureus Academy Chairman Sean Fitzpatrick said: “Bryan was a world class rugby player and he has been an […]

Tennis legend Roger Federer took to Facebook late Monday night to post this video recapturing the incredible Match in Africa, which broke a world record for audience attendance, at the stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, on 7 Feb 2020. The Swiss tennis player said: “Epic recap from last week’s journey to Cape Town!? @trevornoah […]

South Africa’s Springbok rugby team was named the Laureus World Team of the Year at a ceremony in Berlin, Germany, on Monday evening in front of a gathering of some of the biggest sports names in the world. Laureus tweeted congratulations saying: “#StrongerTogether ? ?. An incredible Rugby World Cup triumph which showed the unique […]

If you weren’t lucky enough to be one of the world record-breaking spectators at the Match in Africa on 7 February in Cape Town, South Africa… or if you just want to relive the magic – here are some select video highlights of the celebrity match, and photos of the incredible event that had long […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa teed off this morning with South African golfing star – Simthandile “Sim Tiger” Tshabalala – who is fast becoming a legend at all of eight-years-old! The President met Sim Tiger at the Atlantic Beach Golf Estate this morning. The young boy is already a phenomenal young golfer, who has flown the flag […]

South African solo rower John Dempster of Watering The Mind just finished the World’s Toughest Row, the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge (TWAC). John completed the 3,000 mile Atlantic crossing from La Gomera in the Canary Islands to Antigua in the Caribbean in 63 days and 9 hours,14 minutes. The Proudly South African rower said it “feels good” […]

The South African men’s hockey team closed out an emphatic series whitewash over the United States with a convincing 5-1 victory in Ballito, KZN, on Wednesday. The Proteas scored in each quarter to gain 20.6 ranking points for the series and close the gap on Ireland who are currently ranked 13th to just 30 points, […]

It was a day for South African celebrations as Durbanites Robyn Kinghorn and Michael McGlynn raced to first place in the women and men’s titles at the Midmar Mile. It’s the first time in four years that SA has had a double win at the famous Midmar Mile. There were also some proudly South African […]

Swiss tennis champion Roger Federer has posted a heartwarming message thanking Cape Town and South Africa for successfully hosting his Match in Africa… which not only raised millions for charity, but raised the spirits of South Africans and helped us fly the SA flag high! Federer said: “What an unforgettable night: we raised 3.5 million […]

It was an African Dream in Cape Town tonight, 7 Feb 2020… as a world record-breaking crowd of 51,934 spectators were moved to tears of joy and pride as South Africa hosted Roger Federer’s Match in Africa. Late Friday night, Federer posted a message on Facebook saying: “It was always a dream of mine to […]

Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer is clearing having a great time in his mom’s home country, South Africa. (Federer’s mother Lynette is an SA expat from Kempton Park.) https://www.facebook.com/Federer/photos/a.214046249940/10157936485264941/ Federer has posted a couple of ‘holiday snap’ type photos, taken in Cape Town today… as he prepares for tonight’s big match against the World’s Number […]

We could not be more excited – South African swimmer Natalie du Toit is through to the third and final round of the Laureus Sporting Moment category! Thank you to all the SA people, and other fans worldwide, who’ve voted for her. As this award is based purely on votes, please vote right now for […]

South African Springbok Captain Siya Kolisi took on Swiss tennis star Roger Federer – briefly – at the Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel in Cape Town, South Africa, today. Watch the video below. Yesterday Federer revealed the huge emotion he felt when South Africa won the Rugby World Cup. Rugby fans were blown away last year when […]

Tennis legend Roger Federer was in Namibia yesterday (5 Feb) where he spent time with learning groups and children who are supported by his Roger Federer Foundation. He also met with the Namibian President. Roger was in Namibia in his capacity as President of his Foundation, on his way to South Africa to play in […]

Tennis legend Roger Federer told a delighted press conference at Cape Town International Airport today that “Afrikaans is still on the to do list for me and my kids”. He revealed that he actually understands 20 to 30% of Afrikaans spoken! Although that’s not a huge surprise – Roger’s mother Lynette (nee Durand) is a […]

Tennis legend Roger Federer has arrived in South Africa, a country he loves since his mother is a South African expat and he grew up visiting the country. The Swiss sportsman is here this time for the much-anticipated ‘Match in Africa’ event in Cape Town, that will be held on Friday 7 February – when […]

With violent incidents taking place across South Africa and crime stats resembling those of a war-torn country, in this week’s episode of Carte Blanche the team examines personal safety and questions whether the State should limit a citizen’s right to own firearms. Tonight’s episode (Sunday 2 February) is available on DStv Now if you’re in South […]

Watch below as tennis stars Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal (number one in the world) speak about how they can’t wait to play at the Match in Africa in Cape Town, South Africa, on 7 February. Federer, whose mother is a South African expat, said on Facebook: “I am so excited to be playing my […]

South African comedian and host of the Daily Show, Trevor Noah, has tweeted a challenge to tennis star Roger Federer and businessman Bill Gates regarding the much-anticipated ‘Match in Africa’, to be played on 7 February in Cape Town, which will raise funds for children’s education on the planet. And he’s not joking! Trevor – […]

South Africa’s Natalie du Toit has made it through to the Second Round of the Laureus Sporting Moment category, thanks to South Africans and other fans worldwide voting for her. This award is based purely on votes. Ten of the original 20 moments have been culled, and Du Toit is now in a select group […]

American basketball legend Kobe Bryant has died in a helicopter crash in California, USA. The sportsman – known as ‘Black Mamba’ – was 41-years-old. His 13-year-old daughter sadly also died in the crash, which reportedly killed eight people. (Updated 09h50 SA time.) The tragic news was first reported by TMZ. The helicopter crashed in the […]

England all-rounder Ben Stokes has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the opening day of the fourth Test against South Africa at the Wanderers… after he reacted to taunts from a South African spectator. Stokes was found to have breached Article […]

South Africa’s umbrella sports body, SASCOC, has responded to the news that Paralympian wheelchair tennis player Lucas Sithole has been suspended by the International Tennis Federation for two years. In a statement, the Acting President of SASCOC, Barry Hendricks said: ‘This decision comes at a crucial time with seven months to go to Tokyo 2020 […]

South Africa’s Olympic governing body, SASCOC, together with various sporting stakeholders in the country, have ushered in six months to go before the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. A press briefing at Olympic House in Johannesburg, outlined SASCOC’s milestones in terms of their preparation to the world’s biggest multi-coded sporting event, the Olympic Games. Some of […]

Kevin Anderson lost his second round match in the men’s singles at the Australian Open in Melbourne, going down in five sets to the 29th seed, Taylor Fritz. Anderson, who is enjoying a strong start to 2020 after injuries resulted in his world ranking slipping to 122, had looked in control against the 22-year-old American, […]