MEXICO – Bafana Bafana are determined to recover from their disappointing start to the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a 2-0 defeat to co-hosts Mexico in their opening group match in Mexico City. The South African team remains focused on securing positive results in their next two group games to keep their hopes of […]
ENGLAND – South Africa’s women’s cricket team made a disappointing start to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England and Wales, losing their opening match to six-time champions Australia by 65 runs at Old Trafford in Manchester. The Proteas, who were runners-up in the previous tournament in Dubai, struggled to match the Australians in […]
MEXICO – Mexico secured a convincing 2-0 victory over South Africa in their opening Group A match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Estadio Azteca on Thursday. Goals from Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez ensured El Tri started their campaign on a winning note, while Bafana Bafana struggled to match the hosts’ intensity throughout […]
NAIROBI – Daniel Nduva of Nyali Golf & Country Club secured his first title on the Sunshine Development Tour after producing a strong back-nine comeback at the NCBA Royal Classic held at Royal Nairobi Golf Club in Nairobi. He finished the final round with a level-par 72 to end on 3-under-par 213, earning the winner’s […]
MEXICO – Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has stressed the importance of sticking to the game plan as South Africa prepare to face Mexico in their 2026 World Cup opener at the Estadio Azteca on Thursday, 11 June. He has warned that Mexico are a “dangerous” side, especially in major tournament openers. Bafana head […]
Israel says it carried out fresh strikes on military targets in western and central Iran, despite reports that US President Donald Trump urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to avoid further attacks. The latest military action comes as tensions remain high between Israel and Iran, raising concerns about the stability of ongoing diplomatic efforts. Trump […]
FRANCE – The Blitzboks will play for third place at the Bordeaux Sevens after suffering a 21-12 semifinal defeat to hosts France. South Africa struggled to find their usual rhythm, with handling errors, inaccurate passing and turnovers proving costly in the match. Despite the loss, the tournament remains a success for the Blitzboks, who secured […]
MEXICO – Bafana Bafana ended their final warm-up match ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a 1–1 draw against Jamaica in Pachuca, Mexico. The match was a late addition to their preparations after an earlier goalless draw with Nicaragua, leaving the team still searching for a win before the tournament begins. Lyle Foster […]
ISTANBUL – Iran has criticised the United States after several members of its World Cup support staff were reportedly denied visas ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The dispute emerged just days before the tournament begins on June 11 in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Iran’s players, who have been training in Antalya, […]
GAZA – At least three Palestinians were killed in separate incidents across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, according to local health officials. An airstrike east of Deir al-Balah killed one person and injured four others, while another strike in Az-Zawayda left one person dead and another wounded. In a separate incident, Israeli gunfire killed a […]