The All Blacks took the lead in Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry’s four-Test series with a comprehensive win over the Springboks at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday. New Zealand won 33-16 after South Africa led 13-12 at half-time. The 17-point win was the All Blacks’ biggest ever over the Springboks at Ellis Park and their seventh […] More
Kaizer Chiefs star Nkosingiphile Ngcobo is fit again and in the fold. However, there are still persistent problems with his fitness. Chiefs meet Richards Bay next Kaizer Chiefs are next in action on Wednesday, 26 August, with an away clash against Richards Bay at 19:30. The Glamour Boys are two points behind their tally at this […] More
Today’s Kaizer Chiefs news wrap looks at the criteria Fernando Da Cruz must meet and worrying career stats on Nkosingiphile Ngcobo Will the Kaizer Chiefs board sack Da Cruz if he doesn’t meet these criteria? The board will insist that Fernando Da Cruz elevates Chiefs to at least a runners-up spot during his tenure there. That would […] More
Orlando Pirates return to cup action this weekend when they face off against Sekhukhune United in the first of two legs of the MTN8 semifinal on Saturday. The match will be played Old Peter Mokaba Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 15:00 The Buccaneers remain on the road for the third consecutive fixture as they take […] More
Orlando Pirates winger Oswin Appollis has reacted to the departure of Deano van Rooyen, with the pair having developed a close friendship during their time together at the club. Appollis and Van Rooyen formed a strong bond after the Bafana Bafana winger joined the Buccaneers in July 2024. Following the announcement that Van Rooyen and […] More
The time for talking is finally over, and after weeks of increasing anticipation, the Springboks and All Blacks are ready to head into battle at Ellis Park on Saturday evening. Both teams look to be evenly matched, with the All Blacks expected to rely on a high-tempo attacking approach, while the Springboks will be looking […] More
Jennifer Lopez, the singer, actress and businesswoman, just marked her 57th birthday with a trip to Rome alongside her 18-year-old twins, Max and Emme, and the timing behind it is what’s really resonating with fans. The family explored the Italian capital together, visiting the Colosseum, walking the city streets, and stopping for gelato along the way, before Lopez […] More
St Stithians is mourning the death of another past pupil, David Burton Burgess. The former Old Boy returned to his alma mater to coach sports. Earlier this month, the Johannesburg private school announced the passing of two of its own, Grade 11 learner Cameron Waldeck-Cooks and alumnus, Ethan Coetzee. The teen couple are believed to […] More
Former Bafana Bafana international Fagrie Lakay has found a new home in Libya after signing for Al Ahli Tripoli SC. Lakay was most recently on the books of Egyptian outfit Ceramica Cleopatra FC whom he joined from Pyramids FC. And he has now joined Thembinkosi Lorch in Libya. Lorch, a former Bafana Bafana international, is […] More
Dua Lipa, the Grammy-winning singer behind hits like “Levitating” and “New Rules,” and now Mrs. Turner, is giving fans a fresh look at married life, sharing a carousel of photos from a recent Italian getaway that’s since lit up her comments section. The trip comes just months after Lipa married actor Callum Turner in a London civil […] More
Cape Town, with its beautiful beaches and sprawling mountain ranges, is the metro many aspire to when retiring. The city’s reputation for being laid back sounds inviting for a peaceful life post-retirement. But is the cost of living retirement-friendly, or will rising costs force retirees to look elsewhere? Retiring Comfortably in Cape Town Comfort means […] More
Former All Blacks player Lima Sopoaga has revealed that he has been receiving death threats from Springbok supporters following his commentary on the Greatest Rivalry series The retired player is currently in South Africa to watch the rugby rivals play at Ellis Park on Saturday, 22 August. Lima made his international debut for New Zealand […] More
Former Maritzburg United striker Obinna Okafor has warned Kaizer Chiefs striker Etiosa Ighodaro to score goals if he is to survive at the club The 25-year-old Nigerian has struggling to overcome a series of injuries since joining the club. In less than 10 matches he played for Amakhosi, he has only found the net once. […] More
The South African Football Association (SAFA) could be forced to bring back Molefi Ntseki to lead Bafana Bafana. MOLEFI NTSEKI COULD LEAD BAFANA BAFANA ON INTERIM BASIS Ntseki could be in charge of Bafana Bafana’s opening two matches of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Bafana Bafana are scheduled play Guinea and Eritrea […] More
Anticipation is building as the Springboks prepare to take on the All Blacks at Ellis Park on Saturday, and as always there will be many fans interested in knowing who will have the duty of singing the national anthems prior to kick off. It has been confirmed to TheSouthAfrican that the SA national anthem will […] More
The latest exit is Deano van Rooyen, who has parted ways with Orlando Pirates by mutual consent following discussions about his future. His departure takes the number of player movements out of Mayfair since June to 13. The biggest clear-out came in July when the Sea Robbers sanctioned the permanent departures of seven players to […] More
