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Springboks ready for their clash with All Blacks on Saturday

The Springboks are entering a highly anticipated showdown with the All Blacks, as rugby’s greatest rivalry returns to Ellis Park in Johannesburg. Also see: SA rugby prop, Ox Nché, a Profmed professional thriving under pressure The first Test of the four-match Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series will take place on Saturday, 22 August 2026, with kick-off […]

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Cameroon crowned WAFCON 2026 champions after historic victory

Cameroon have been crowned champions of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), defeating Malawi 3–0 in a commanding final at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat, Morocco, on Sunday, 16 August 2026. Also see: WAFCON 2026 kicks off with a bang Ngah leads Cameroon to glory The triumph marks a historic moment for […]

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Pitso Mosimane’s alleged salary talks with SAFA settled

Pitso Mosimane has reached an agreement with the South African Football Association (SAFA) over the financial terms of his proposed return as Bafana Bafana coach. Also see: Fans reject Pitso Mosimane as Hugo Broos’ potential Bafana Bafana successor Have Pitso Mosimane and SAFA come to a decision? The improved package will align Mosimane’s remuneration with that […]

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10 years on: Remembering Wayde van Niekerk’s historic Rio 400m world record

Ten years ago today, South African athletics witnessed one of its greatest sporting moments. On 14 August 2016, Wayde van Niekerk produced a performance for the history books at the Rio Olympic Games, winning the men’s 400m final in a stunning 43.03 seconds to claim Olympic gold and smash Michael Johnson’s long-standing world record. Also see: […]

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Bulls ready for historic All Blacks clash at Loftus Versfeld

Pretoria is set for a major rugby spectacle on Saturday, 15 August 2026, when the Vodacom Bulls welcome the All Blacks to Loftus Versfeld for a rare clash between one of the country’s leading provincial sides and New Zealand’s national team. Also see: How rugby continues to shape South African social culture The match forms […]

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Gayton McKenzie announces 2026 South African Sport Awards nominees

The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has announced the return of the 19th edition of the South African Sport Awards (SASA). This year’s theme is ‘Crowned By Greatness’. The awards will be held on Sunday, the 23rd of August 2026, at Sun City Superbowl in the North West Province. The awards have a total of […]

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Bafana Bafana veteran Ramahlwe Mphahlele hangs up his boots

Former Bafana Bafana defender Ramahlwe Mphahlele has officially announced his retirement from professional football, bringing the curtain down on a career that spanned almost two decades. Also see: SAFA set to unveil new Bafana Bafana head coach soon The 36-year-old confirmed his decision during an appearance on Metro FM, saying he has decided to walk […]

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Banyana Banyana beat Nigeria to stay in FIFA World Cup race

Banyana Banyana have kept their hopes of reaching the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup alive after producing a determined 2–1 victory over fierce African rivals Nigeria in a crucial play-off in Casablanca, Morocco, on the night of 13 August 2026. Also see: Banyana Banyana start COSAFA Cup with confident win over Malawi Banyana Banyana’s efforts […]

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Orlando Pirates clash with AmaZulu in Durban

Orlando Pirates will face AmaZulu in a highly anticipated Betway Premiership clash at Kings Park Stadium in Durban tonight, 12 August 2026, with both sides looking to build on positive starts to the 2026/27 league campaign. Also see: Orlando Pirates crowned Betway Champions Where do Orlando Pirates and AmaZulu stand? Pirates enter the fixture with […]

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All Blacks set for first Durban appearance in 10 years

The All Blacks are set to make a long-awaited return to Durban tonight, 11 August 2026, when they face the Hollywoodbets Sharks at Kings Park as part of their historic Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Tour. Also see: SA rugby prop, Ox Nché, a Profmed professional thriving under pressure New Zealand last played at Kings Park in […]

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Sundowns begin title chase against TS Galaxy

Mamelodi Sundowns will finally begin their 2026/27 Betway Premiership campaign when they travel to Mbombela Stadium to face TS Galaxy tonight, Tuesday, August 11. Also see: The Betway Premiership title race continues The highly anticipated clash is scheduled to kick off at 19:30, with Sundowns looking to make a winning start to their title campaign. The fixture was moved into Sundowns’ opening […]

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