Bafana’s Sithole returns to Portugal top-flight
Sphephelo Sithole of South Africa during FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026 match between South Africa and Zimbabwe at Free State Stadium on the 11 June 2024 in Bloemfontein © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Bafana’s Sithole returns to Portugal top-flight

Bafana Bafana midfielder Sphephelo Sithole has completed his return to the Primera Liga after joining Gil Vicente.

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South African Olympic duo to play in Nedbank Golf Challenge
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South African Olympic duo to play in Nedbank Golf Challenge

The South African Olympic duo of Christiaan Bezuidenhout and Erik van Rooyen have confirmed their participation in the Nedbank Golf Challenge in honour of Gary Player at Sun City from December 5-8, 2024.

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Kolisi to lead strong Springbok Castle Lager Rugby Championship squad
Siya Kolisi, Captain of the Springboks during the 2024 Castle Lager Incoming Series game between South Africa and Ireland at Kings Park Stadium in Durban, South Africa on 13 July 2024 © Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Kolisi to lead strong Springbok Castle Lager Rugby Championship squad

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a strong 33-man squad led by double Rugby World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi for the Castle Lager Rugby Championship, which kicks off against the Wallabies in Brisbane on Saturday, 10 August.

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Kegan Johannes bids farewell to SuperSport United
Gavin Hunt, head coach of Supersport United reacts instructs Kegan Johannes of Supersport United during the DStv Premiership 2023/24 match between Supersport United and Mamelodi Sundowns at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria on 29 November 2023 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Kegan Johannes bids farewell to SuperSport United

Kegan Johannes has bid farewell to SuperSport United following his move to Tshwane rivals Mamelodi Sundowns.

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Impressive Daisies smash WP to confirm home semi-final
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Impressive Daisies smash WP to confirm home semi-final

The Bulls Daisies locked in top spot on the log and semi-final hosting rights in the Women’s Premier Division by beating DHL Western Province in Pretoria in a performance that can arguably be rated as their best of the season, while the race for the final spot in the top-four is still on.

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Kwena Maphaka: Teenage Dream
Kwena Maphaka of the Lions during the 2024 CSA T20 match between Lions and Titans at the Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg on the 15 March 2024 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Kwena Maphaka: Teenage Dream

Kwena Maphaka is South Africa's new fast bowling hope and there is plenty of reason to believe the hype around the 18-year-old, writes Firdose Moonda.

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Banyana Banyana: Trailblazers
Vera Pauw coach of South Africa and Desiree Ellis during the South Africa Training Session on the 11 October 2014 at Independence Stadium Pic Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Banyana Banyana: Trailblazers

Banyana Banyana have a great current golden generation, but who were their early stars of the past, writes Nick Said.

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Pele 2.0: No Imitation
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Pele 2.0: No Imitation

Many have been anointed the "New Pele," but none have lived up to the star quality of the Brazilian great, writes Mark Gleeson.

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