KWAZULU-NATAL – Thousands of runners are making steady progress in the Comrades Marathon, having passed through Pinetown west of Durban and continuing along the N3 towards Pietermaritzburg. The race is well underway, with participants from across South Africa aiming to achieve their personal goals. Among the runners is Anthony Sigudla from Mpumalanga, who hopes to […]
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 […]
AUSTRALIA – The PGA Tour will co-sanction the Australian Open (golf) from 2027 for an initial three-year period, joining the DP World Tour in a major boost for the historic tournament. The move is part of a global expansion push aimed at elevating the event’s status and increasing prize money to attract more top-ranked players. […]
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 […]
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, […]
JOHANNESBURG – Mamelodi Sundowns have activated an option to extend Thapelo Morena’s contract, securing his stay for an 11th season at the club. The versatile player, who joined Sundowns in 2016 from Bloemfontein Celtic, is closing in on 350 appearances across all competitions. The 32-year-old has been a key figure in one of the club’s […]