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
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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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July 22, 2024
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
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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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July 22, 2024
Pele 2.0: No Imitation
Mandatory Credit: Photo by ABACA/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (13269962o) HAND OUT - Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and France national football team forward Kylian Mbappe (R) and Brazilian football legend Pele take part in a meeting at the Hotel Lutetia in Paris on April 2, 2019. Pelé Meets With Kylian Mbappé - Paris, France - 02 Apr 2019
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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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July 22, 2024
Goalkeeping: Back To Basics
Ronwen Williams of Mamelodi Sundowns during the Dstv Premiership 2023/24 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Cape Town City at Loftus Stadium, Pretoria on 25 May 2024 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix
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Goalkeeping: Back To Basics

The role of the goalkeeper has evolved over the years from the obvious shot-stopper to an important player with the ball at their feet. But is it the right way to go? Asks Mark Gleeson.

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July 22, 2024
Erasmus left with selection posers after big Bok win
Rassie Erasmus, coach of South Africa and Duane Vermeulen, Roving coach of South Africa during the 2024 Castle Lager Incoming Series Springbok Captain Run at the Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein on the 19 July 2024 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
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Erasmus left with selection posers after big Bok win

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus admitted his selection for the Castle Lager Rugby Championship would be “interesting” after seven debutants appeared in a commanding over Portugal in Bloemfontein.

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July 22, 2024
Magesi FC announce 12 player departures
Clinton Larsen coach of Magesi FC during Training match between Magesi FC and Cape Town City FC at The Ranch Resort on the 18 July 2024 in Polokwane © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
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Magesi FC announce 12 player departures

Newly promoted side Magesi FC have confirmed the departures of 12 players ahead of the 2024-25 DStv Premiership season.

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July 19, 2024
Arrows swoop in to sign Namibian goalkeeper
Edward Maova, goalkeeper of University of Pretoria during the Dstv Premiership 2023/24 Promotion Playoffs match between Richards Bay FC and Amatuks at King Zwelithini Stadium in Durban on the 5th of June 2024 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix
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Arrows swoop in to sign Namibian goalkeeper

Golden Arrows have continued to strengthen their squad after acquiring the services of Namibian goalkeeper Edward Maova.

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July 19, 2024