President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on all South Africans to unite behind Bafana Bafana as they prepare to compete in the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 2010. Speaking ahead of the tournament, Ramaphosa praised the players, coaches, football authorities, sponsors and development structures that helped the national team qualify. He encouraged citizens […]
JOHANNESBURG – Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie says Bafana Bafana will depart for the FIFA World Cup on a special chartered flight on Monday after all players received their visas. The team’s preparations were disrupted when visa delays prevented several players and officials from travelling to Mexico as scheduled. McKenzie described the […]
PARIS – Defending champions Coco Gauff advanced to the third round of the French Open after defeating qualifier Mayar Sherif 6-3, 6-2 in a hard-fought match on Thursday. Although Gauff secured a straight-sets victory, she was tested physically as Sherif used heavy moon balls and aggressive resistance to disrupt her rhythm early on. Sherif briefly […]
JOHANNESBURG – Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos says selecting the final 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup was a difficult task, highlighting the depth of talent available in the national team. Broos noted that several deserving players had to miss out as he worked to balance form, fitness and tactical needs ahead of […]
JOHANNESBURG – With just 15 days remaining before the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off, Hugo Broos is expected to announce his final 26-man Bafana Bafana squad on Thursday. The announcement follows the release of a 32-man preliminary squad last week as South Africa prepares for its first World Cup appearance since hosting the tournament […]
JOHANNESBURG- Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed the departure of interim co-coaches Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze after their contracts expired at the end of the season. The pair were originally part of the technical team led by Nasreddine Nabi before taking charge of the team on an interim basis following his dismissal. Chiefs finished third […]
DURBAN- AmaZulu secured a fourth-place finish in the 2025/26 Betway Premiership after edging Durban City 1-0 at Chatsworth Stadium on Saturday. Nkosikhona Radebe scored the decisive goal 10 minutes from full-time, heading home from close range after being set up by Mondli Mbanjwa. The victory ensured Usuthu ended the season three points ahead of fifth-placed […]
MPUMALANGA- Orlando Pirates ended a 14-year wait for league glory after defeating Orbit College 2-0 at Mbombela Stadium to secure the Betway Premiership title. The Buccaneers finished the season one point ahead of Mamelodi Sundowns, bringing an end to Sundowns’ remarkable run of eight consecutive league championships. Pirates benefited from two costly own-goal mistakes by […]
CHARLOTTE- Australian golfer Adam Scott is set to make history at the US Open in June by competing in his 100th consecutive major championship. The world No. 49 secured his place through ranking-based exemptions, continuing an unbroken streak that already reached 99 straight majors at the PGA Championship. Scott’s consistency has placed him among golf’s […]
LOS ANGELES- Workers at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles have threatened to go on strike during the upcoming FIFA World Cup matches if U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents are deployed at the venue. The hospitality staff, represented by UNITE HERE Local 11, say they want federal guarantees that immigration enforcement will not be […]