All athletes tested after the 2026 Comrades Marathon have returned negative results for prohibited substances, according to the Comrades Marathon Association. The results clear the way for more than R8 million in prize money and incentives to be paid out. The top 10 men and women will also receive their gold medals.
The murder case against a 22-year-old suspect accused of killing two-time world boxing champion Zolani “Last Born” Tete has been postponed to 25 August 2026 at the Mdantsane Magistrate’s Court. The postponement will allow two additional suspects arrested on Sunday to be brought before court. Tete, 38, was shot dead outside his home in Mdantsane […]
JOHANNESBURG – Springboks are looking to bounce back against New Zealand after suffering a 33-16 defeat in the first Test in Johannesburg. Coach Rassie Erasmus says the team has been in difficult situations before and must fight their way out of this one. Erasmus has brought back Handre Pollard at flyhalf, while captain Siya Kolisi […]
MBOMBELA – Mamelodi Sundowns made a dramatic comeback to beat TS Galaxy 3-2 at Mbombela Stadium and open their Betway Premiership campaign with a win. The victory also gave Sundowns some revenge after Galaxy ended their hopes of a ninth consecutive league title last season. Sundowns took an early lead through Brayan Leon, who converted […]
South Africa’s Commonwealth Games swimming team returned home on Saturday after a successful campaign, winning 22 medals with a squad of 25 swimmers. The team exceeded expectations despite competing against countries with greater resources. Star swimmer Lara van Niekerk successfully defended her 50m breaststroke title after overcoming health challenges. Coach Dean Price praised the team’s […]
ENGLAND – Chelsea have signed veteran striker Danny Welbeck from Brighton & Hove Albion on a two-year contract. The 35-year-old joins the Blues after an impressive season in which he scored 14 goals in 40 appearances across all competitions for Brighton. Welbeck said he is honoured to join a club of Chelsea’s stature and is […]
LAS VEGAS – Formula One has ruled out holding a second Las Vegas Grand Prix if the Qatar and Saudi Arabian races are moved because of the ongoing war in Iran. Instead, any relocated races would likely be staged at a venue in Europe. F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali says a European circuit will be used […]
MOROCCO – Malawi pulled off a major upset at the WAFCON, beating defending champions Nigeria 3-2 in a Group C match in Morocco. The Chawinga sisters were the stars, with Temwa scoring twice and Tabitha adding another goal. Nigeria are Africa’s most successful women’s football team, while Malawi are competing at the tournament for the […]
JOHANNESBURG – The Betway Premiership returns this weekend, with defending champions Orlando Pirates starting their title defence against newly promoted Milford FC at home on Saturday. Pirates will be aiming for a second consecutive league title after ending Mamelodi Sundowns’ dominance last season. Kaizer Chiefs will also begin a new chapter under French coach Fernando […]
UPDATE – Spain won their second FIFA World Cup title after defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time in Sunday’s final. Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the 106th minute, while Argentina were reduced to 10 men after Enzo Fernandez was sent off late in normal time. Spain dominated possession and created numerous chances before […]