Nominees revealed for SA Rugby Awards 2024
Pieter-Steph du Toit, Damian De Allende, Eben Etzebeth, Cheslin Kolbe and Ox Nche

Nominees revealed for SA Rugby Awards 2024

World Rugby’s Men’s 15s Player of the Year for 2024, Springbok flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit, is one of five nominees for SA Rugby’s Men’s Player of the Year for the past season, along with Damian De Allende, Eben Etzebeth, Cheslin Kolbe and Ox Nche.

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Pakistan win ODI series despite Klaasen’s heroics
Heinrich Klaasen of South Africa celebrates his 50 during the second 2024 One Day International Series game between South Africa and Pakistan at Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town, South Africa on 19 December 2024 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Pakistan win ODI series despite Klaasen’s heroics

A heroic showing by Heinrich Klaasen was not enough to help the Proteas as Pakistan secured an 81-run victory in the second one-day international at World Sports Betting Newlands in Cape Town.

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Keshav Maharaj set to miss ODI
Keshav Maharaj of South Africa during the International T20 Series match between South Africa and India at Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on 15 November 2024 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Keshav Maharaj set to miss ODI

Proteas spinner Keshav Maharaj has been ruled out for the remaining ODI series against Pakistan.

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Cardoso: It’s difficult to keep that intensity
Miguel Cardoso, head coach of Mamelodi Sundowns during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 game between Stellenbosch FC and Mamelodi Sundowns at Cape Town Stadium on 18 December 2024 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Cardoso: It’s difficult to keep that intensity

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso admits it was difficult to play against a team like Stellenbosch FC, who are a "very aggressive team".

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Rayners fires Sundowns past Stellies
Iqraam Rayners of Mamelodi Sundowns shoots at goal as he is challenged by Athenkosi Mcaba of Stellenbosch FC during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 game between Stellenbosch FC and Mamelodi Sundowns at Cape Town Stadium on 18 December 2024 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Rayners fires Sundowns past Stellies

Mamelodi Sundowns moved three points clear at the top of the Betway Premiership table following their 1-0 win over Stellenbosch FC at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town.

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Gallery: Ronwen Williams shines at CAF Awards
Mens goalkeeper of the year Ronwen Williams during the 2024 CAF Awards at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakesh, Morocco on 16 December 2024 ©BackpagePix

Gallery: Ronwen Williams shines at CAF Awards

Enjoy an image gallery as Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Ronwen Williams claim two prestigious prizes at the CAF Awards at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakesh, Morocco.

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Ronwen Williams wins big at CAF Awards
Ronwen Williams awarded Interclub Player of the Year during the 2024 CAF Awards at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakesh, Morocco on 16 December 2024 ©BackpagePix

Ronwen Williams wins big at CAF Awards

Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Ronwen Williams shined at the CAF Awards 2024 after walking away with two awards at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakesh, Morocco.

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Sundowns appoint Cardoso as Mngqithi successor
Tlhopie Motsepe (Chairman of Mamelodi Sundowns) with Miguel Cardoso, coach of Mamelodi Sundowns during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 Memelodi Sundowns Coach Announcement at Chloorkop, Kempton Park on the 10 December 2024 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Sundowns appoint Cardoso as Mngqithi successor

Mamelodi Sundowns have confirmed the appointment of Miguel De Azevedo Cardoso as the club's new head coach with immediate effect.

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Nabi: The only problem is scoring
Nasreddine Nabi, coach of Kaizer Chiefs reacts during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Kaizer Chiefs and Royal AM at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polkwane on 30 November 2024 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Nabi: The only problem is scoring

Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi says his side creates good opportunities but admits their biggest problem is scoring goals.

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Chiefs boosted by Inacio Miguel’s return
Inacio Miguel of Kaizer Chiefs during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between SuperSport United and Kaizer Chief at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on 26 October 2024 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Chiefs boosted by Inacio Miguel’s return

Kaizer Chiefs have been boosted by the return of defender Inacio Miguel after serving his suspension.

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