CSA Charges Alviro Petersen Under its Anti-Corruption Code

By SAPeople 12-11-16 12:20

Cricket South Africa today charged former Proteas player and former Highveld Lions captain Alviro Petersen with several breaches of its Anti-Corruption Code for Personnel (“the Code”). The charges against Petersen follow the lengthy and ongoing investigation by CSA’s Anti-Corruption Unit and the previous findings and bans imposed on Gulam Bodi, Jean Symes, Pumelela Matshikwe, Ethy […]

Philander Destroys Australia, Sets Proteas Up for Big Lead

By SAPeople 12-11-16 12:25

HOBART – Vernon Philander exploited conditions that were tailor made for him to claim his 10th five-wicket haul and his third against Australia to give South Africa’s Proteas cricket team a decisive advantage on the opening day of the second Test match at Hobart on Saturday. Some of the reactions on Twitter were Faf du Plessis […]

Princess Charlene Meets with Springboks Ahead of England Match

By SAPeople Contributor 04-07-18 12:07

LONDON – The Springboks were visited by Royalty on Friday when Princess Charlene of Monaco dropped in on the Captains Run at Twickenham, to wish them well for their match against England on Saturday afternoon at the London venue. The former South African Olympic swimmer met with the team and exchanged gifts. She’ll return home with two […]

Pack of Mongooses Invade Major Golf Challenge in South Africa

By SAPeople Contributor 11-11-16 18:06

In a very sweet scene in South Africa, a major golf tournament was brought to a temporary standstill when a band of mongooses (also known as a ‘curiosity of mongooses’) trotted onto the green… just as the golfers were poised to putt. The pack of 20 mongooses (also known as a ‘curiosity of mongooses’ but apparently not […]

South African Rowing Coach Roger Barrow Up for Big Global Award

By SAPeople 08-11-16 22:18

South Africa’s national rowing coach, Roger Barrow, has been selected as one of the finalists for the prestigious 2016 World Rowing Coach of the Year awards, it was announced Tuesday. Barrow has often been praised for “performing miracles” – at this year’s Olympic Games in Rio, Brazil, he was instrumental in getting five South African boats into […]

Rabada and Bavuma Star as Proteas WIN in Australia

By SAPeople 07-11-16 13:09

PERTH, AUSTRALIA – Kagiso Rabada claimed his fourth five-wicket haul – all in the current calendar year – to bowl the Proteas to their third successive Perth Test victory over Australia at the WACA on Monday. The winning margin for South Africa was 177 runs with almost a full session to spare following victories by […]

South Africa Draws in Ten Try Thriller Against Barbarians – Pictures

By SAPeople 07-11-16 10:10

LONDON – South Africa drew today against the Barbarians at London’s Wembley Stadium, 31-all, in a 10 try thriller! South Africa recovered from being 31-19 down with just nine minutes left on the clock… to draw with the Baa-Baa’s (whose Taqele Naiyaravoro, from Australia, was outstanding!). Both South African centres Francois Venter and Rohan Janse van […]

Pat Lambie to Captain Springboks against Barbarians at Wembley in London

By SAPeople 01-11-16 11:23

Patrick Lambie will captain South Africa in their international match against the Barbarians at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday, Springbok coach Allister Coetzee confirmed on Monday. Adriaan Strauss, who has led the Springboks in all of their nine Tests so far this year, will be rested for the Barbarians match. Coetzee will name the […]

The Rugby Championship: Springbok team announcement

Young South African Talent  Included in Springbok Team in London

By SAPeople Contributor 31-10-16 23:15

Springbok coach Allister Coetzee is excited about the prospect of seeing several young South Africans in action on November 5 when the Springboks face the Barbarians in an international rugby match at Wembley Stadium in London. The Springbok coach has included 12 uncapped players in his travelling squad of 30 for the match, while Barbarians coach Robbie Dean also selected a number […]

Carr & Adriaanse to Stay with Springboks as Kriel and Du Plessis are Out

By SAPeople 27-10-16 19:56

Springbok coach Allister Coetzee on Thursday confirmed that flank Nizaam Carr and prop Lourens Adriaanse will remain with the Springbok squad for the entire Castle Lager Outgoing Tour as replacements for Jaco Kriel and Jannie du Plessis respectively. Kriel injured his knee while playing club rugby in Japan and has already returned to Johannesburg for […]

Watch Jordy Smith’s Incredible Barrel (and Humour)! Totally a 10!

By SAPeople 25-10-16 18:30

He may not have won the Meo Rip Curl Pro Portugal, but South African surfer Jordy Smith’s incredible barrel will be remembered for a long time. (Watch at bottom of page). So too will his healthy attitude! As Jordy came through the tube yesterday, he raised his arms victoriously… knowing it was a perfect execution. […]

Pieter-Steph Du Toit Named South Africa Rugby Player of the Year

By SAPeople 24-10-16 22:19

Pieter-Steph du Toit on Monday became the second Springbok lock in two seasons to be named as SA Rugby’s Player of the Year at a glittering awards ceremony at the Gallagher Conference Centre in Midrand. The 24-year-old Du Toit follows in the footsteps of Lood de Jager, who walked away with the Award for the […]

Craziest Photo! Gary Player and Yao Ming… Both Giants of their Game

By SAPeople 24-10-16 21:58

This has to be one of the craziest photos we’ll ever see of Gary Player. We all knew NBA star Yao Ming was tall… but this photo demonstrates it SO well. The Chinese retired basketball player is 7’6″! Player is around 5’5″. The two stars, both ‘giants’ in their respective games, were photographed together at the Mission Hills China […]

Sundowns Crowned African Club Champions!

By SAPeople 23-10-16 23:54

Congratulations to Mamelodi Sundowns – bringing home the African Champions League title Sunday night in Egypt for not only their club, but the whole of South Africa! Although Sundowns lost the second leg of their CAF semifinal 1-0 to Zamalek in Alexandria tonight… they still secured the title 3-1 on aggregate. It’s a massive boost for South African […]

Cheetahs Win Currie Cup Final

By SAPeople 23-10-16 01:43

BLOEMFONTEIN – The Free State Cheetahs captured their fifth Currie Cup title with an overwhelming 36-16 victory over the Blue Bulls at Bloemfonten’s Toyota Park on Saturday. This is the first time Bloemfontein has won the title since 2007. It’s been a fantastic season for Franco Smith’s team – unbeaten throughout. The Cheetahs dominated the […]

Coaches’ Indaba to Plot a New Direction for South African Rugby

By SAPeople 19-10-16 14:58

The SA Rugby Coaches’ Indaba, which began in Cape Town on Wednesday, was designed to plot a new direction for Springbok rugby, said Mark Alexander, acting president of SA Rugby (SARU). Springbok coach Allister Coetzee, his management team and all six Super Rugby coaches and CEOs were in attendance for the opening of the two-day […]

Three South African Referees Named for November Test Duty

By SAPeople Contributor 19-10-16 14:51

Top South African referees Craig Joubert, Marius van der Westhuizen and Jaco Peyper have each been tasked with taking charge of two Test matches in the November internationals. World Rugby said Joubert will officiate the clash between Wales and Australia at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on 5 November and the Test between Fiji and […]

South African Sports Legend Neil Tovey Suffers Heart Attack

By SAPeople 17-10-16 01:37

South African sporting legend – and Technical Director of the SA Football Association (SAFA) – Neil Tovey (54) has suffered a heart attack. In a press statement, SAFA said his brother Mark Tovey confirmed the incident, adding that the former Bafana Bafana captain was in critical condition and doctors were battling hard to stabilise him. […]

Lions Rugby Player Julian Redelinghuys Expected to Make Full Recovery

By SAPeople 15-10-16 22:18

Golden Lions Julian Redelinghuys is due to undergo surgery Sunday morning, and is expected to make a full recovery following the “desperately unlucky collision” during Saturday’s Currie Cup match against the Free State Cheetahs in which he sustained a serious neck injury. The Lions Rugby Union published the medical report from team doctor Dr Rob […]

Sundowns Beats Egypt Club in Front of Jubilant Home Crowd. One Step Closer to Africa Crown

By SAPeople 17-10-16 23:37

Congratulations to Mamelodi Sundowns for beating Egyptian powerhouse Zamalek in an action-packed match at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, today. They’re one step closer to being crowned African club champions! The home team thrashed Zamalek in the CAF Champions League final first leg with a score of 3-0. It was a champion’s performance, delivering awesome atmosphere, goosebumps […]

Howzat! It’s a Whitewash. Jubilant South Africa Wins Historic Series 5-0.

By SAPeople 12-10-16 22:53

South Africa made history Wednesday at Newlands stadium, in Cape Town, as the first team in history to inflict a whitewash against Australia in a five-match ODI (One Day International) series! Kangaroos’ captain Steve Smith said: “It’s been a tough series, we’ve been outplayed.” Rilee Rossouw, with his maiden ODI century against Australia, and JP Duminy […]

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