South African football fans are set for a rare treat later this year as Premier Soccer League champions Mamelodi Sundowns prepare to host German Bundesliga side RB Leipzig in a high-profile international friendly. The South African Broadcasting Corporation has confirmed that the much-anticipated clash will be shown live on free-to-air television, giving supporters across the […]
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From rugby star to style entrepreneur: Makazole Mapimpi launches elevè clothing label For years, South Africans have known Makazole Mapimpi as the electric winger sprinting down the touchline for the South Africa national rugby union team. Now, the rugby star is stepping into a very different arena, fashion. Mapimpi has quietly launched his own clothing […]
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The Betway Premiership title race is tightening and Mamelodi Sundowns know they cannot afford any slip ups. On Tuesday night, the reigning champions travel to Rustenburg to face Orbit College FC at Olympia Park in a match that carries very different stakes for both sides. Kick-off is scheduled for 19:30 CAT. For Sundowns, it is […]
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WTA World number 4 Coco Gauff was forced to retire from her third-round clash against Alex Eala at Indian Wells due to severe pain in her left arm. The two-time grand slam champ had previously retired from only one match in her entire career, back in Cincinnati in 2022. The 21-year-old Coco took a medical timeout before the final game. She later apologised […]
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South Africa’s Blitzboks are heading into the final leg of the HSBC SVNS Series with the title within touching distance after a commanding victory at the Vancouver Sevens. The Springbok Sevens side powered past Spain 38-12 in the final on Sunday, collecting their third tournament title of the season and putting themselves firmly in the […]
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Mercedes make a statement in Melbourne The 2026 Australian Grand Prix was never going to be a quiet affair. A new rulebook, new technology, fresh rivalries and unanswered questions had been building all summer. By Sunday evening at Albert Park, one thing was clear. Mercedes arrived ready. George Russell led home team mate Kimi Antonelli […]
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Jayson Tatum made a triumphant return from long-term injury as the Boston Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks 120-100 in the NBA on Friday. Tatum, making his first appearance since suffering a ruptured right Achilles tendon during the playoffs last May, scored 15 points to help the Celtics secure a commanding win. Boston’s packed TD Garden […]
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Lewis Hamilton has revealed plans for a sequel to the hugely successful film F1: The Movie, which has broken records and earned multiple award nominations, including a nomination for an Academy Award. Also see: Netflix turns an eye to the sports, possible interest in broadcasting F1 Hamilton was a producer of the first movie and had hands-on […]
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South African rugby’s biggest names gathered to celebrate a remarkable season as Malcolm Marx and Nadine Roos walked away with the top honours at the 2025 SA Rugby Awards. The awards evening recognised a year many insiders believe could go down as one of the greatest in the sport’s history in South Africa. From Springbok […]
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Tottenham Hotspur’s season took another grim turn on Thursday night as Crystal Palace punished their mistakes to claim a damaging 3-1 victory in north London. What began as a hopeful evening for Spurs quickly spiralled into chaos, leaving the club staring nervously at the Premier League relegation zone. The result leaves Tottenham sitting 16th on […]
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The wait for Africa’s biggest women’s football tournament just got a little longer. The Confédération Africaine de Football has officially postponed the TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2026, shifting the tournament from its original March slot to later in the year. The competition, which will be hosted by Morocco, will now take place […]
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Confusion around the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations has prompted South Africa’s Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, to step forward and clarify the country’s position. Speaking during a media briefing at Freedom Park on Wednesday, McKenzie responded to growing speculation that South Africa could take over hosting duties for the next […]
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