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Ibrahim Bance and Justice Figareido in action during a Chippa United training session at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Tuesday
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Fifa break puts wind in Chilli Boys' sails — Truter

SA's Marco Jansen plays a shot on the fifth day of the first cricket Test against Australia in Durban on Tuesday

SA face tough questions after crushing loss to Aussies

South Africa suffered an emphatic 214-run defeat against Australia in the first Test in Durban after being bowled out for 206, exposing glaring…

Flyhalf Sergio Stalmeester makes a sniping run for the Valke during a Currie Cup First Division match against the EP Elephants at the Central Field in Kariega
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Valke points-machine Stalmeester signs for Elephants

Highly rated Valke flyhalf Sergio Stalmeester has signed with the EP Elephants, boosting their squad ahead of their Carling Currie Cup Premier…

Matthew Boast was at the heart of the Warriors’ dominant win over the Northern Cape Heat, but says the focus must now turn to carrying that momentum into the final three group matches.
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Boast finding rhythm as Warriors build momentum

Fast bowler Matthew Boast's clinical three-wicket haul spearheaded a dominant seven-wicket, bonus-point victory for the Dafabet Warriors over the…

Former Springboks rugby coach Jake White has been signed by Fiji

Fiji appoint ex-Boks boss White as coach ahead of World Cup

Border Bulldogs head coach Dumisani Mhani has been retained for the 2027 season.
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Continuity key to Bulldogs sticking with Mhani

Despite a challenging winless run, the Border Rugby Union has retained head coach Dumisani Mhani for the 2027 season, citing squad continuity and…

Cameron Hanekom, of the Bulls, on his way to scoring a try against the Lions during  a United Rugby Championship clash at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday

Mental toughness key factor in Bulls win, says Ackermann

The Bulls ran in nine tries to claim a commanding 57-15 victory over the Lions in their Jukskei derby clash, boosted by returning Springboks as they…

Overall champion Koos Botha receives his award from EP Pigeon Union chair Brad Bown.

Record pigeon-racing winning season for Koos Botha

Gqeberha pigeon racing star Koos Botha celebrates a dominant 2026 season, securing championship victories across both the Port Elizabeth Pigeon…

Siphamandla Baleni in action  against Gcobani Mdeliswa.
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Mdeliswa’s gamble opens door for Baleni's SA title shot

Gcobani Mdeliswa's gamble to fight veteran Siphamandla Baleni while waiting for a championship clash backfired spectacularly, costing him the top…

Ayabulela Xatyana, right, rocks Sanele Magwaza with a right hand during their title fight at the Lillian Ngoyi Hall in Kwazakhele, Gqeberha, in October 2025.
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Xatyana prioritises studies over Eastern Cape title defence

Undefeated junior featherweight Ayabulela Xatyana has temporarily put his provincial title defence on hold to focus on passing his matric exams,…

Gianni Infantino is increasingly likely to secure re-election for a fourth term as Fifa president due to the lack of a heavyweight rival

Infantino could pull off 'Houdini' act as critics struggle for candidate

Gianni Infantino is on track to secure re-election as FIFA president for a fourth term as rivals struggle to mount a credible challenge despite…

Manchester City's Italian manager Enzo Maresca celebrates on the pitch after the English Premier League match against Liverpool at Anfield in Liverpool, on October 11, 2026.

Man City, PSG clash at contrasting time for state-backed projects

Germany's Alexander Zverev hits a return to France's Quentin Halys during their men's singles match at the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament in Shanghai on October 11, 2026.

US Open champ Zverev to become tennis world number one

Germany's Alexander Zverev has clinched the year-end ATP world number one ranking for the first time in his career, capping off a remarkable season…

Samoa lock Theo McFarland  SAMEER AL-DOUMY/AFP

Samoa's McFarland welcomes 'massive' arrival of ex-All Blacks for World Cup run-in

Samoa forward Theo McFarland hails the arrival of former All Blacks Shaun Stevenson, Akira Ioane, and Josh Ioane as a major boost ahead of the next…

South Africa's Keshav Maharaj fields a ball from Australia's Marnus Labuschagne on day four of the first Test match between South Africa and Australia at the Kingsmead stadium in Durban on October 12, 2026.

Maharaj calls for stronger SA response

Keshav Maharaj has urged South Africa's batsmen to demonstrate greater discipline and eliminate soft dismissals on the final day against Australia…

Aiden Markram plays a shot on day four of the first Test match between SA and Australia at Kingsmead Stadium, Durban, on Monday.

Australia set SA world record fourth-innings chase

Australia declared at 314/6 after a rapid cameo from Pat Cummins, setting South Africa a daunting 421-run target on Day 4 of the first Test in…

Lonki Witbooi with  boxers at the All Winners Boxing Club before a training session following its reopening.

Tete’s reopened former club to be named after him

Following its temporary closure after the tragic shooting of former world champion Zolani Tete, Mdantsane's All Winners Boxing Club has reopened…

EC Iinyathi's Sithembile Langa celebrates the wicket of Bryce Parsons from Hollywood Bets Dolphins during their T20 match at Buffalo Park Cricket Stadium

Dream date at the Bullring for upset-hunting Iinyathi

The Eastern Cape Iinyathi return to the Wanderers Stadium for the first time since 2014, aiming to cause an upset against the top-flight Lions in…

Madibaz hockey player Caden Skinnette has been chosen for the SA U21 men’s squad.

Madibaz hockey duo off to Junior World Cup in 2027

Owethu Rula is chasing WBF glory.

Nelson Mandela Bay’s Owethu Rula eyes WBF world title fight

Eastern Cape female flyweight champion Owethu Rula is preparing to step onto the international stage as she challenges for the World Boxing…