Carlos Alcaraz is a charming character on and off the court. However, his meeting with the Springboks on Sunday had a touch of awkwardness attached. Alcaraz meets the Springboks after Paris Masters 1000 glory The Springboks were in the house as Carlos Alcaraz produced another magical display to beat the USA’s Ben Shelton in Paris […] More

Former Bafana Bafana midfielder Jamie Webber has officially become a free agent after ending his two-year stay with United Soccer League (USL) Championship side FC Tulsa. The 28-year-old confirmed his departure on Tuesday morning through a social media post following the expiration of his contract with the American club. JAMIE WEBBER LEAVES FC TULSA AFTER […] More

The one position where there is no shortage of depth at the Springboks is at scrumhalf, where Rassie Erasmus and the national coaches are truly spoilt for choice. Faf de Klerk, Herschel Jantjies, Jaden Hendrikse, Haashim Pead and Embrose Papier currently can’t get into the squad, but those talented players all offer viable back up […] More

South Africa’s Banyana Banyana will head off to Rabat, Morocco. The mission is a 2027 FIFA World Cup spot in Brazil. The preliminary Inter-Continental Play-offs phase runs from 28 November to 5 December 2026 at the Mohammed VI Football Complex. South Africa need no less than a top two finish to progress to the final […] More

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane could be among the football stars heading to Africa when the German giants face Ajax Amsterdam in Kenya on 5 January 2027. The European heavyweights will meet in Nairobi to officially open the new Raila Odinga International Stadium at Talanta Sports City, giving Kenyan supporters an opportunity to watch two […] More

Roman’s Pizza has made a stylish move into the world of fashion by launching a unisex streetwear brand. The range includes oversized T-shirts, heavyweight hoodies and corduroy caps, all designed in Cape Town using locally sourced, high-quality fabrics. ROMAN’S PIZZA BRANCHES INTO STREETWEAR RP Knead, the new clothing brand from Roman’s Pizza, has dropped a […] More

British comedian and TV star Russell Brand was on Monday jailed for more than 10 years for a string of sex offences including rape as the judge told him he had been a “sexual predator” whose fame had protected him. Brand, 51, showed no emotion as judge Joel Bennathan said he had acted with “staggering […] More

Durban reality stars like Sorish Naidoo and twins Losh and Resh Naidoo celebrated Diwali in style, with plenty of colourful couture, cuisine and fireworks over the weekend. The festival, which represents the victory of light over darkness and good over evil, is celebrated by millions of Indian people around the world  INSIDE DURBAN REALITY STARS’ […] More

South Africans are calling on SASSA to show older persons grant recipients exactly how it calculates their payments. Thavan Moodley raised the question in the comments section of The South African’s Facebook page. “Why can’t we be given the INPUT VALUES of the MEANS TEST? How do we know if it’s accurate, because some people […] More

Duduzane Zuma’s rapid rise through the ranks to become the MK Party’s deputy president, under his father Jacob Zuma’s leadership, has sparked commentary among the public about nepotism, stability, and competence.  The 44-year-old is the twin brother of Duduzile, who was expelled from the political party earlier this year after being found guilty of violating […] More

Cricket Australia chief Todd Greenberg on Tuesday ruled out reopening the investigation into the ‘Sandpapergate’ ball-tampering scandal, saying he did not see “any compelling reason” for a new probe. Opening batsman Usman Khawaja said in his autobiography that the 2018 plot had been common knowledge throughout the team and not limited to a small number […] More

Former South African footballer Peter Du Toit believes it’s become too easy for players to earn a place at Kaizer Chiefs, arguing the Soweto giants have lost their identity. Du Toit feels Amakhosi previously had a distinct identity and standards that made it difficult for just any player to represent the club. The SoccerBeat owner […] More

Former Orlando Pirates midfielder Patrick ‘Tito’ Maswanganyi has revealed the reasons behind his decision to leave the Soweto giants this season. The 28-year-old playmaker joined Bahraini Premier League side Al-Khaldiya SC after spending three years with the Buccaneers. Speaking to members of the South African Football Journalists’ Association (SAFJA) on Monday night, Tito revealed that […] More

Bafana Bafana take on Kenya at the Orlando Amstel Arena on Friday 13 November at 18:00. The return leg will follow on Tuesday 17 November at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi. BAFANA BAFANA BEGIN KENYA AFCON 2027 PREPARATIONS South Africa officially began preparations for the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 double-header with […] More

Eben Etzebeth recently joined up with the Springboks after making a speedy recovery from an injury, and the veteran lock is expected to feature in the Test against Ireland next weekend. A spot in the squad had been opened up by an injury to young flyhalf Yaqeen Ahmed, who has now headed back to South […] More