DStv Premiership report card
Langelihle Ndlovu of Polokwane City challenged by Ranga Chivaviro of Kaizer Chiefs during the DStv Premiership 2023/24 match between Polokwane City and Kaizer Chiefs at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on 09 December 2023 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

DStv Premiership report card

We have now entered the long six-week DStv Premiership break for the African Cup of Nations, which presents the perfect time to assess the campaign to date for the 16 topflight clubs. (more…)

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Nigeria get pre-AFCON injury blow
Wilfred Ndidi of Nigeria during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers training session for Nigeria at Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Nigeria on 8 September 2023 © Justina Aniefiok/BackpagePix

Nigeria get pre-AFCON injury blow

Midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has had to withdraw from Nigeria’s squad for the Africa Cup of Nations through injury and been replaced by Belgian-based Alhassan Yusuf, the Nigerian Football Federation said. (more…)

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South Africa aim for series win
Team South Africa celebrate after winning the match by an innings and 32 runs during day three of the first test between South Africa and India at Supersport Park in Centurion, Pretoria on 28 December 2023 ©Christiaan Kotze/BackpagePix

South Africa aim for series win

Stand-in captain Dean Elgar said he will not let the emotions of his final international outing impact the game when South Africa take to the field on Wednesday for the second, and final, test against India at Newlands. (more…)

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Bafana’s strikers short of goals
Emmanuel Imanishimwe of Rwanda challenges Percy Tau of South Africa during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers between Rwanda and South Africa at Huye Stadium in Butare, Rwanda on 21 November 2023 ©Julius Ntare/BackpagePix

Bafana’s strikers short of goals

With Lyle Foster and Lebo Mothiba missing, and Bongi Hlongwane not considered, the obvious question for Bafana Bafana heading into the Africa Cup of Nations finals is where the goals are going to come from in the squad. (more…)

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Dean Elgar looks to end test career on a high
Dean Elgar of South Africa during walking off the field after being caught behind for 185 runs day three of the first test between South Africa and India at Supersport Park in Centurion, Pretoria on 28 December 2023 ©Christiaan Kotze/BackpagePix

Dean Elgar looks to end test career on a high

Dean Elgar will be looking to conclude his international career on another high as he unexpectedly captains South Africa in the second and last test against India, which starts at Newlands on Wednesday.

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Proteas thrash India in first test
Marco Jansen of South Africa celebrate getting the wicket of Virat Kohli of India during day three of the first test between South Africa and India at Supersport Park in Centurion, Pretoria on 28 December 2023 ©Christiaan Kotze/BackpagePix

Proteas thrash India in first test

South Africa shredded through the Indian batting line-up to claim victory by an innings and 32 runs in the first test on Thursday, securing the win inside three days and ensuring their proud home record against the tourists remains intact. (more…)

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Wales coach Gatland hits out at Bok tactics
epa10820469 Kwagga Smith of South Africa (C) scores a try during the Rugby Test match between New Zealand and South Africa in London, Britain, 25 August 2023. Both teams prepare for the Rugby World Cup 2023 in France that will kick off on 08 September with New Zealand facing France in the opening match. EPA/NEIL HALL

Wales coach Gatland hits out at Bok tactics

Wales coach Warren Gatland has again called for a reduction in the number of replacements in rugby, saying the Springboks had an unfair advantage in their 2023 Rugby World Cup win. (more…)

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Kagiso Rabada’s five-star show against India
Kagiso Rabada of South Africa celebrates a wicket of Rohit Sharma of India during the 1st Test Cricket match between South Africa and India at Supersport Park in Centurion on the 26 December 2023 © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Kagiso Rabada’s five-star show against India

South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada shrugged off any ring rust after a long absence from the test arena to claim a five-wicket haul and put South Africa in a strong position against India in the first test on Tuesday. (more…)

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Anneke Bosch brilliance downs Bangladesh
Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits of South Africa during the 2023 One-Day International Series match between South Africa and Bangladesh at the JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom on the 20 December 2023 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Anneke Bosch brilliance downs Bangladesh

Anneke Bosch produced a career-best score of 65 not out off 63 balls to help the Proteas Women seal a dominant eight-wicket victory in the second One-Day International (ODI) against Bangladesh in Potchefstroom on Wednesday, levelling the series 1-1 with one game to play. (more…)

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Stellenbosch are 25th SA club to win major silverware
Genino Palace of Stellenbosch FC during the 2023 Carling Knockout Final between Stellenbosch FC and TS Galaxy at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on 16 December 2023 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Stellenbosch are 25th SA club to win major silverware

Stellenbosch FC became the 25th club in South Africa to win one of the three major cup trophies when they defeated TS Galaxy on penalties in the final of the Carling Cup in Durban on Saturday. (more…)

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