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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The spirit of Ubuntu provides opportunity
South Africa Celebrates being Crowned Champions during the 2023 CAF African Schools Football Championship COSAFA Day 3 at Gateway High School in Harare on the 16 December 2023 © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

The spirit of Ubuntu provides opportunity

The Ubuntu Football Academy has only been in existence since 2011, but already has a growing list of graduates who have played international football … and not just for South Africa.

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‘It’s difficult to describe the feeling’ – Steve Barker
Steve Barker, head coach of Stellenbosch FC celebrates with Iqraam Rayners of Stellenbosch FC during the 2023 Carling Black Label Knockout match between Stellenbosch FC and TS Galaxy at the Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban on the 16 December 2023 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

‘It’s difficult to describe the feeling’ – Steve Barker

Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker was able to savour a first piece of silverware as a coach on Saturday when he led his side to the Carling Knockout title with a penalty shoot-out victory over TS Galaxy following a 1-1 draw in Durban.

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Stellies beat Galaxy on penalties clinch CKO title
Victorious team Stelenbosch FC celebrate their win 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

Stellies beat Galaxy on penalties clinch CKO title

Stellenbosch FC were crowned Carling Knockout Cup champions after defeating TS Galaxy 5-4 in a penalty shootout at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday.

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