Tag: sports

Team SA’s 5 stars set for Diamond League final in Brussels

South African athletics will be strongly represented when the 2026 Wanda Diamond League Final takes centre stage at the Allianz Memorial Van Damme in Brussels on Friday and Saturday, 4 and 5 September 2026. Also see: Gayton McKenzie approves R3 million funding for SA Hockey teams following backlash After a season-long campaign spanning four continents […]

Read more...

Pitso Mosimane returns as Bafana Bafana head coach

Pitso Mosimane has officially returned to the Bafana Bafana dugout after being announced as the new head coach of the South African national team. Also see: Bafana Bafana veteran Ramahlwe Mphahlele hangs up his boots The appointment marks Mosimane’s second permanent spell in charge of Bafana Bafana and comes after the departure of Belgian coach […]

Read more...

Orlando Pirates face Kruger United under the Mbombela lights

Orlando Pirates return to Premiership action tonight, Tuesday, 1 September 2026, as they take on Kruger United F.C. at Mbombela Stadium. Kick-off is scheduled for 19:30, with both sides set for an important battle under the lights. Also see: Chiefs handed early test as Nedbank Cup draw sets up blockbuster clashes A clash to look […]

Read more...

End of an era: Lionel Messi retires from international football

On Monday, 31 August 2026, Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international soccer. In an Instagram post showing a handwritten notebook entry in Spanish, Messi confirmed that he is retiring from Argentina’s national team at age 39. Also see: Spain defeats Argentina in epic 2026 FIFA World Cup final Lionel Messi hangs up the boots In […]

Read more...

Springboks in mourning: Remembering Joggie Jansen

Former Springboks star Joggie Jansen, 78, passed away this past Sunday, 30 August 2026, due to a cardiac episode. He was visiting a Namibian city when he suffered a heart attack. The Griekwastad-born athlete was well regarded in his field as one of the most uncompromising defenders of his generation. Also see: Rassie Erasmus breaks […]

Read more...

MTN8 final awaits as Pirates and Sundowns seal dramatic wins

Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns will contest the 2026 MTN8 final after two dramatic semi-final second-leg victories over the weekend. The Buccaneers were the first side to book their place, producing a commanding 3-0 victory over Sekhukhune United at the Orlando Amstel Arena on Saturday to complete a 4-0 aggregate triumph. Also see: MTN8 semi-final […]

Read more...

Airlink flyover raises global concerns

Airlink has raised global concerns about a formation flyover by two of its passenger aircraft at low altitude over the Cape Town DHL Stadium while it was packed with eager, excited fans. The airline staged a flyover during the buildup to the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series game between South Africa and New Zealand on Saturday, […]

Read more...

Match day: Sundowns set for AmaZulu showdown at Loftus

It is match day in the Betway Premiership as Mamelodi Sundowns welcome AmaZulu to Loftus Versfeld this evening, with both sides looking to strengthen their positions near the top of the early-season table. Kick-off is scheduled for 7.30pm, with the fixture taking place at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. The match is part of the 2026/27 […]

Read more...

Orlando Pirates claim win against Sekhukhune United

In a thrilling encounter, Orlando Pirates secured a hard-fought victory over Sekhukhune United, much to the delight of their fans. The match, held at a packed stadium, showcased the skill, determination, and tactical prowess of both teams, but ultimately, it was the Pirates who emerged victorious. Also see: Patrick Maswanganyi set for Bahrain move as […]

Read more...

Orlando Pirates say goodbye to Deano van Rooyen 

Orlando Pirates have confirmed the departure of defender Deano van Rooyen, bringing an end to his two-year spell with the Soweto giants. The Buccaneers announced early today that they had reached an agreement with van Rooyen to part ways by mutual consent. Also see: Orlando Pirates held by AmaZulu as Kaizer Chiefs secure comfortable win Deano […]

Read more...

Ronaldinho, 46, makes surprise return to professional football

Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho has made a stunning return to professional football at the age of 46, joining Italian Serie C club Ravenna FC more than a decade after his last professional appearance. The former Brazil international arrived in Italy on Thursday as Ravenna prepared to present him to supporters officially. Also see: Brazil’s Neymar […]

Read more...