Congratulations to South African paralympic medallist Ilse Hayes who, against all odds, clinched another gold medal Thursday in the IPC Athletics World Championships in Doha, Qatar…winning the Women’s 100 metre T13. Ilse also won gold earlier this week in the 200 metres at the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) event. It’s an incredible achievement when two months ago […]

South Africa and New Zealand may be fierce opponents on the field… But it is photos of their camaraderie that have gone viral and been shared by thousands of people around the world…particularly the moment when Sonny Bill Williams from the All Blacks approaches a visibly upset Jessie Kriel… gets down to comfort him… and helps the […]

Dear Springboks Thank you. Thank you for giving us something to believe in. Something that is bigger than ourselves. Thank you for giving us something intangible that can’t be described, only felt. What a World Cup you’ve had so far. Look how far you’ve come. Look how much you’ve learned. And look how well you have […]

The Proteas have finished their innings in spectacular fashion at Mumbai’s Wankede Stadium where they are currently playing the decider One Day International (ODI) against India to see who will win the Freedom Series, after each team secured two ODIs. AB de Villiers and his team have displayed incredible batsmanship and #ProteaFire with three centuries scored – […]

South African businessman Tokyo Sexwale has said he is going to run for the post of chief of the world football-governing body FIFA, according to news reports. The 62-year-old Sexwale is the firth person to declare his candidacy for the post to soon be vacated by Sepp Blatter. The election for the post will take place on 26 […]

As emotional as we South Africans are tonight, after the Springboks came so close to making it through to the Rugby World Cup (RWC) final, so too are those from other countries who have witnessed this rivalry – and friendship – between two of the strongest teams in the world. On more than one occasion RWC’s official site […]

South Africa and New Zealand are on the field…again. The two teams share probably the greatest rivalry – and greatest friendship – in rugby union history. Even the coaches Steve Hansen (New Zealand) and Heyneke Meyer (South Africa) – who both took over as head coaches in 2012 of their respective countries – share a close friendship. The All Blacks […]

South African fans around the world – from New Zealand and Hong Kong to the UK and DRC – are standing behind their Bokke today, hoping for a victory against the All Blacks in the Rugby World Cup semi-final match at Twickenham, a victory that would see South Africa go through to the finals! Fans were […]

The scenes in London this morning were emotional as South Africans gathered for the 3km run through Central London with Springbok members from the 1995 team that led South Africa to victory against the All Blacks. (See #JogYourMemory photos here.) Brett Levin captured the singing of the National Anthem in this video which is sure […]

South Africans in London jogged down memory lane with members of the 1995 Springbok rugby team this morning. Bok fans gathered from early in the morning to take part in the special occasion. Those running met outside the National Gallery at 07:30. The jog was intended to help recreate the same winning formula as 20 years […]

Watch Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer in the video below as he discusses the special relationship he and New Zealand coach Steve Hansen share, and why he can’t wait to buy Steve a beer on Saturday night after the Rugby World Cup semi-final between the two teams. The two have a tradition of meeting for dinner […]

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer on Wednesday named an unchanged starting XV to face New Zealand in the first Rugby World Cup semi-final, on Saturday at Twickenham in London. The only change to the match-day squad is at replacement lock, where Victor Matfield has overcome his hamstring injury and takes over from Pieter-Steph du Toit, bringing […]

South Africans who live in the UK have had a wonderful month of being able to celebrate their “South African-ness” and proudly show their support for the one rugby team they will always support and believe in…the Springboks, as their new country hosts the Rugby World Cup (RWC). Here’s a song, a video and photos […]

Springbok wing Bryan Habana on Tuesday paid tribute to Zukisa Kela, a teacher from Johannesburg who died in tragic circumstances over the weekend following a gang attack. The 25-year-old Kela was a teacher at Westbury Secondary School. According to media reports, his last words to his principal before he left school at the weekend were […]

World Rugby has announced the match officials for the semi-final stage of Rugby World Cup 2015 this weekend with Jérôme Garcès selected to play in the South Africa vs New Zealand match, and South Africa’s Jaco Peyper appointed assistant referee in the Australia vs Argentina match. South Africa and New Zealand will play the first semi-final at […]

World Rugby has completed a performance review and clarified South African referee Craig Joubert’s decision in the final minutes of the Australia versus Scotland quarter-final was incorrect. Joubert gave Australia a penalty with two minutes to go, when in fact it should have just been a scrum to Australia. Australia successfully converted the penalty which […]

A video has emerged of South African prop Trevor Nyakane doing the macarena a la Welsh flyhalf Dan Biggar. In a friendly, good-humoured skit, the SA rugby player “gets his dancing shoes on and does the Dan Biggar dance” (according to the YouTube description). Dan has become renowned for his goal-kicking ritual (see video at […]

South Africa’s national cricket team was almost as happy as Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer after Fourie du Preez scored a try last night at Twickenham, against Wales, to ensure South Africa’s inclusion in the Semi-Finals of the Rugby World Cup tournament. Watch below as the Proteas react to the try. Dale Steyn uploaded the video […]

The video showing Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer’s reaction to the final whistle has gone viral. Meyer, who was criticised so heavily after the Japan loss at the start of the Rugby World Cup (RWC), was thrilled as South Africa booked its place in the semi-finals next Saturday. So thrilled he said afterwards “I actually wanted to […]

South Africa triumphed over a strong Wales’ team tonight in a tight, nail-biting game at Twickenham in London to become the first team to make it through to the Rugby World Cup (RWC) Semi-Finals for 2015! It was a match that had us choking back tears from the beginning, through the anthem where even the Beast shed a […]

Okay! South Africans are ready…follow the Tweets below if you can’t get near a TV screen… Lee Devilliers‎ – “On our way to Twickenham.” Suku van Staden – “Go BOKKE. …with love from the van Stadens…in Maun, Botswana.” Pemalu – “Bryan’s having Welsh rarebit for tea! Are you?” Amelia Zwicker – “In Aus celebrating.” (Australia) Video from […]

No matter where they now live, South Africans around the world will be united at 5 pm South African time this evening…to watch their national team, the Springboks, take on Wales in the Rugby World Cup quarter finals at Twickenham in London. Here’s a round-up of pics, messages and venues from around the world… FRANCE From the Blue Lady […]

Springbok captain Fourie du Preez said yesterday that whatever happened in the past, at the Rugby World Cup (RWC), at Twickenham or between South Africa and Wales, will have no bearing on Saturday’s first quarter-final in London. Du Preez was asked if his team’s solid recent record at Twickenham and their good overall record against Wales […]

Teenager Ewan Taylor is representing South Africa in Le Mans at an awesome international karting event this weekend at the legendary Le Mans racetrack. The 17-year-old will be racing in the IAME International 2015 which takes place at the historic race track. Ewan is one of 33 international drivers taking part in the X30 shifter class (which includes a […]

It’s hard not to get chills as you listen to former President Nelson Mandela’s voice in the video below: “It is my dream – win or lose – that every South African will once again walk on the moon…” As the Springboks faces Wales this afternoon in the 2015 Rugby World Cup (RWC) quarter-finals in London, […]