The Springbok tour group arrived in Washington DC on Thursday morning (local time) and went immediately into their preparation routine for Saturday’s Test against Wales at the RFK Stadium. The once-off international in the United States capital kicks off a busy month for the South Africans, who also clash with England over the course of […]

May 30 (Reuters) – Springboks assistant coach Pieter de Villiers has been released from his contract to take up an opportunity in France, South Africa Rugby said on Wednesday. France’s L’Equipe newspaper reported he was set to join Stade Francais, the club he ended his playing career with in 2008 and that is now under […]

South African footballer Percy Tau, attacker at Mamelodi Sundowns, was named the footballer of the season on Tuesday night during the PSL (Premier Soccer League) awards. Tau shared the top goal scorer’s award with Polokwane City player, Rodney Ramagalela. They both scored 11 goals during the season. Sundowns’ head coach, Pitso Mosimane also walked away […]

JOHANNESBURG, May 30 (Reuters) – New Springboks captain Siya Kolisi wants to be an inspiration to all South Africans and not just those in the black communities where his appointment has been widely celebrated this week. The 26-year-old loose forward was named as the first black test captain of the Boks for their home three-test […]

He will go down in history as one of the greatest players the game has ever seen, and it was a sad day for cricket fans worldwide when the legendary South African batsman AB de Villiers posted a video on Twitter announcing his retirement from international cricket. I’ve made a big decision today pic.twitter.com/In0jyquPOK — […]

MONACO (Reuters) – Daniel Ricciardo lived his own Apollo 13 moment to emerge triumphant on Sunday from what could have been a Monaco Grand Prix nightmare. And Princess Charlene (nee Wittstock) was on the Podium, with husband Prince Albert II, to help the racing driver celebrate. If Formula One’s showcase race was dull for rivals, […]

South African rugby player, Siya Kolisi, has officially been named the Springboks captain. Kolisi will make history next month as he becomes the second black captain of the national team, when the Springboks host England in South Africa. The 26 year-old will captain the team for the three home test matches, while Pieter-Steph du Toit will […]

CAPE TOWN (Reuters) – Siya Kolisi has been named as captain of South Africa for the three-test home series against England next month, but the flanker will not lead the side against Wales on Saturday. The Stormers back-rower will captain the Springboks for the first time in the absence of previous skippers, loose-forward Warren Whiteley […]

Today is the 52nd Birthday of an icon in women’s running, Zola Budd. She broke the World Record in the women’s 5000 meters on two occasions… writes Joseph Fuller. The first time she broke the 5k World Record she was only 17 years old. Unfortunately it wasn’t recognized because of South Africa’s apartheid policy. Zola moved […]

EUGENE, Oregon (Reuters) – South Africa’s Olympic and world champion Caster Semenya put aside controversy and ran the fastest women’s 800 metres of the year at the Prefontaine Classic Diamond League meeting on Saturday. Semenya, whose middle-distance running career could be under threat because of a new IAAF hyperandrogenism rule, clocked one minute 55.92 seconds […]

JOHANNESBURG, May 26 (Reuters) – Veteran hooker Bismarck du Plessis has been recalled to South Africa’s squad for four tests against Wales and England in June as new coach Rassie Erasmus also named the three Du Preez brothers in a 43-man squad on Saturday. Du Plessis, 34, won the last of his 79 caps at […]

Rassie Erasmus, the SA Rugby Director of Rugby, has included 17 uncapped players in his first Springbok squad of 43 for the four Tests next month, against Wales in the USA and Castle Lager Incoming Series at home against England. The Bok squad consists of a mixture of exciting new players who have performed well […]

The South African Football Association (SAFA) Elective Congress took place at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg on Saturday where Dr Danny Jordaan was re-elected as the president for SAFA. SAFA has officially confirmed that Jordaan went into the ballot box unopposed following the withdrawal of former referee Ace Ncobo. SAFA says Jordaan received 234 […]

LONDON (Reuters) – Soccer’s World Cup organizers divided fans by releasing the tournament’s official song on Friday – a fast-paced dance tune titled “Live It Up” featuring American actor and rapper Will Smith. Some on social media asked how the tune’s Latin American feel fitted in with the tournament’s host country Russia – and compared […]

Proteas batsman, AB de Villiers, today announced he will retire from all forms of international cricket with immediate effect… after 14 years of a sterling Proteas career. WATCH Ab de Villiers: “I’ve made a big decision today” I’ve made a big decision today pic.twitter.com/In0jyquPOK — AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) May 23, 2018 “I will always […]

There was drama on SuperSport on Saturday as Ashwin Willemse walked off the set, in the middle of a live recording, after a dispute with Nick Mallett and Naas Botha. It’s uncertain what words had been exchanged between the three former Springboks before the public scene. The three were commentating on the Super Rugby match […]

Extreme explorer, Cipla Foundation trustee and ambassador, David Grier and fellow extreme athlete, Andrew Stuart have passed the half-way mark of their gruelling 70-day, 4,200 kilometre journey across the Great Wall of China. This challenge is a feat that Grier already completed in 2006 when he became one of the first people in history to run the […]

The atmosphere at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg tonight was electric as SA’s champions Mamelodi Sundowns took on the mighty Spanish giants, Barcelona (one of the best football teams in the world)… in a friendly match to honour Nelson Mandela, forming part of the Mandela Centenary celebrations. FC Barcelona arrived at OR Tambo International Airport […]

The Australian tour to South Africa in 2018 was the most intense and personal test series ever played between these cricketing giants. Five weeks. Four tests. Two Nations. One hell of a story. It saw tempers rage on and off the pitch with players on both sides having a go at each other at the crease […]

An all-round performance by the bowlers and batters led by Laura Wolvaardt (70*) saw the Momentum Proteas beat Bangladesh by six wickets and achieve their Cricket South Africa (CSA) Women’s ODI series whitewash target when they met at Mangaung Oval on Monday. It is the first time that the hosts have accomplished such a feat […]

During his 16 year professional surfing career, Durban’s Shaun Tomson broke records – the first sportsman to win 19 major professional surf events, as well as the youngest – and the oldest! – to ever win a surf title! BUT nothing was as great as a trip he did to South Africa last year… “I […]

Lithemba Magajana has fortunately found a sponsor to the African Judo Cadet Championship. Lithemba Magajana, a grade 10 learner at Gamble Street High School in Uitenhage and ranked number one in the Cadet Division by Judo South Africa, flew on Monday to take part in the African Judo Cadet Championship. The event runs until today, […]

South African Football champions, Mamelodi Sundowns will take on the Spanish champions, FC Barcelona at First National Bank (FNB) Stadium on May 16. Sundowns announced on their twitter account on Friday night that they will be hosting Barcelona. This is not the first time Sundowns will be playing against Barcelona – the two teams went […]

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has joined millions of football fans around the country, and world, in conveying condolences for the passing on of Maritzburg United striker, Luyanda Ntshangase. Luyanda was tragically struck by lightning during a match back in March – and had been hospitalized ever since, in an induced coma. Unfortunately he […]

Caster Semenya showed she’s not bothered by the latest rumpus surrounding testosterone levels in female athletes, as she raced to an imperious world-leading time in the women’s 1500-metre event in Friday’s IAAF Diamond League in Doha, Qatar, writes MARK ETHERIDGE. Semenya was almost contemptuous of her competition as she raced to a personal best and […]