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Anathi Wulushe

Anathi Wulushe is an award-winning sports writer for the Daily Dispatch. With more than three years of experience in the job, he specialises in covering rugby, cricket, football, and basketball.


Gqeberha United's  Mzwandile Mkhize, left ,  and Prides AFC's Janice Mawila tussle for possession.

Komani United remain unbeaten inland, Cavaliers move to top of coastal in Motsepe League

The Eastern Cape ABC Motsepe League saw major shifts this weekend as GQ Cavaliers claimed the coastal stream summit, while inland leaders Komani United maintained their flawless start to the season. Amavarara lost their two-week grasp on…

The University of Fort Hare celebrate a goal during the Hollywoodbets Super League earlier this season.

Fort Hare set for Super League final showdown with Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies

The University of Fort Hare are ecstatic to have reached the the Hollywoodbets Super League (https://dispatch.co.za) final where they will meet defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies and fight for the first-prize purse of R2m. The…

Mbekezeli Mbokazi goes on a run during a soccer international in Cape Town

Mbokazi, Foster return for Bafana, while Zwane axed for Kenya double

Bafana Bafana head coach Pitso Mosimane has recalled defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi and striker Lyle Foster while leaving out experienced midfielder Themba Zwane for his final 27-man squad for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon)…

Buffalo City ruled out for Chiefs game

Chippa United have confirmed their high-profile Betway Premiership clash against Kaizer Chiefs will take place at the newly renovated Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha.

Banyana Banyana captain Refiloe Jane.

Banyana face unfamiliar foes in World Cup qualifiers

ANATHI WULUSHE Banyana Banyana are deep in preparation for the preliminary phase of the Fifa Women’s World Cup 2027 playoff tournament (https://dispatch.co.za) in Morocco in late November. Coach Desiree Ellis and captain Refiloe Jane…

FC Buffalo City Relatives striker Leago 'Forlan' Moeketsi battles for possession with two Amavarara FC players in the teams' Eastern Cape ABC Motsepe league fixture at the North End Stadium, KuGompo City, on Saturday.

Amavarara stay top of coastal log, Komani Utd move up inland

Amavarara retained their position at the top of the coastal log in the Eastern Cape ABC Motsepe League by beating Buffalo City Relatives 2-1 at the North End Stadium at the weekend. Relatives were playing at the neutral venue because…

Iinyathi's Sithembile Langa celebrates the wicket of Warriors' Modiri Litheko with teammates  at Buffalo Park on Saturday.

Iinyathi pleased with finishing Pro20 on a high

Though not proceeding to the next round of the Pro20 Cup, the Eastern Cape Iinyathi says that (https://Dispatch.co.za)beating division one teams the North West Dragons and the Warriors will boost the morale of the team as they go back to…

Yonela Ngxingolo is tackled by Tais Gomes da Costa Prioste, of Brazil, during their women's rugby match in England earlier this year

Ngxingolo's Bok milestone a journey of grit, growth and self-belief

Yonela Ngxingolo engraved herself in the history books of women's rugby in the country over the weekend, becoming the second player to reach 50 caps for the Springboks. The first to have walked the path was Nolusindiso Booi…

Safa CEO Lydia Monyepao speaks at a national executive committee meeting in Johannesburg. Picture: LEFTY SHIVAMBU/GALLO IMAGES

Safa increases ABC Motsepe League protest and appeals fees

The South African Football Association (Safa) has announced steep fee increases for protests, complaints, appeals, and arbitration across the ABC Motsepe League. Approved by the national executive committee, the move aims to deter…

Eastern Cape Iinyathi players go through their paces in a net session ahead of their match this weekend. Picture: SYDNEY SESHIBEDI/GALLO IMAGES

Iinyathi want strong finish in EC cricket derby

Eastern Cape Iinyathi face the Warriors in a rare provincial Pro20 Cup derby at Buffalo Park, aiming to end their campaign on a high despite missing the Super Eight.

Riley Miller, of Eastern Cape Iinyathi, fields the ball during their Pro20 Cup cricket match against the Lions. Picture: SYDNEY SESHIBEDI/GALLO IMAGES

Miller wants to grow more in explosive batting role for Iinyathi

There are few players in world cricket, when it’s all said and done in their careers, who can say they hit the first ball in their professional debut over the boundary. Usually when wet behind the ears and players go to the crease for the…

Chippa United defender Abbubaker Mobara challenges for the ball against Kruger United in their Betway Premiership soccer match at the Buffalo City Stadium on Saturday.

Truter wants Chippa to break cup competition hoodoo

As Chippa United approach their first cup soccer competition this season, head coach Brandon Truter wants them to tune into their winning mentality which he feels has been lacking in the league. Chippa will play Golden Arrows at the King…

WSU All Blacks players celebrate their Brutten Cup victory at Police Park in 2025 after beating Young Leopards.

Brutten Cup will go ahead despite sponsor setbacks, BRU confirms

The Border Rugby Union is adamant that its marquee club competition, the Brutten Cup, will proceed in the coming weeks despite challenges regarding sponsors. The union's acting president, Asanda Simoyi, (https://dispatch.co.za )said they…

Old Grey one step closer to Nedbank Cup dream

Nelson Mandela Bay outfit Old Grey are just one step away from reaching the Nedbank Cup Round of 32 after defeating Bizana Pondo City in the Eastern Cape preliminary final.

Kruger United head coach Abram Mongoya after  the Betway Premiership match against the Chilli Boys.

Victory over Chippa just what the doctor ordered for Kruger

Kruger United head coach Abram Mongoya said their 1-0 victory over Chippa United fitted perfectly into their plans to come back strongly after the Fifa break (https://Dispatch.co.za). The PSL newbies had made a shaky start to their debut…