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Cecil Afrika during the South African national women's training session at SARU Fields on May 22, 2026 in Stellenbosch

Afrika sees lots of positives from Nairobi trip

Springbok Women's Sevens 'A' coach Cecil Afrika highlights valuable growth and hard-earned lessons following their sixth-place finish at the Rugby Africa Women's Sevens tournament in Nairobi.

Chippa United owner Siviwe Mpengesi
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Chippa United mull permanent Gqeberha exit after Chiefs clash

Chippa United chair Siviwe Mpengesi says the upcoming Betway Premiership match against Kaizer Chiefs could be the club's last in Gqeberha due to stalled municipality agreements and high operating costs.

Opening batter Sibonelo Makhanya hit 74 off 42 balls as the Dafabet Warriors beat the Eastern Storm by 20 runs in the YesPlayPro20 Cup in Benoni on Sunday
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Warriors complete top-four mission after win over Storm

The Dafabet Warriors secured top spot in the CSA Pro20 Cup Super Eights table after an explosive batting performance guided them to a 20-run victory over Eastern Storm.

Alyssa Erxleben has called on the Warriors Women to show greater consistency as they look to turn their difficult start to the season around
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Warriors Women face fight to retain division one status

After a difficult start to their Division One campaign, Warriors Women all-rounder Alyssa Erxleben says the team must build consistency ahead of crucial home matches against Titans Women.


Madibaz women’s rugby head coach Namhla Siyolo attended the historic World Rugby Level 3 coaching course in Riebeek-Kasteel in the Western Cape from October 23 to 28

Women’s rugby coach embraces historic opportunity

Madibaz head coach Namhla Siyolo has embraced a major development milestone by participating in South Africa’s historic first standalone World Rugby Level 3 course for women.

Vianca Boer will captain the Springbok women’s sevens A team at the Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens tournament in Kenya

Boer takes charge of Springbok women’s sevens A for Kenya event

Vianca Boer will captain a youthful Springbok Women’s Sevens ‘A’ squad in Kenya as head coach Cecil Afrika looks to build international experience ahead of future tournaments.

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.

Head coach Shukri Conrad believes the Proteas have the depth and character to remain competitive at the top of Test cricket following their series victory over Australia

Proteas cannot afford to stand still

Following a memorable Test series victory against Australia, Proteas coach Shukri Conrad urges South Africa to build on their squad depth and avoid complacency ahead of Bangladesh's visit.

Resilience has become part of the Proteas' identity, according to skipper  Temba Bavuma
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Bavuma touts Proteas' recovery strength

Captain Temba Bavuma credits South Africa's resilience and mental toughness under pressure as defining traits in their memorable 2-1 Test series win over Australia.

Orlando Pirates' Oswin Appollis  is challenged by Wandile Duba of Kaizer Chiefs during the Betway Premiership derby  at the FNB Stadium  in Johannesburg on Saturday

Ouaddou delighted at Pirates’ fightback after first-half mistakes

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou took full blame for first-half tactical missteps before second-half adjustments powered the Buccaneers to a 2-1 Soweto derby victory over Kaizer Chiefs at FNB Stadium.

Dafabet Warriors captain Matthew de Villiers says his side will need to show greater consistency  after their hard-fought four-wicket win over Western Province at St George’s Park on Saturday

De Villiers wants Warriors to build better partnerships

Dafabet Warriors captain Matthew de Villiers has called for improved batting partnerships after his team overcame a middle-order wobble to defeat Western Province by four wickets at St George's Park.

The win over  Stellenbosch has brought some relief to Chippa United head coach Brandon Truter.

Truter breathes sigh of relief as Chippa stun Stellenbosch

Chippa United secured a crucial 2-0 away victory against Stellenbosch FC, easing pressure on head coach Brandon Truter following recent cup disappointment.

Nic Notten paddles in to the finish to claim the win and the SA title at the Pete Marlin Surfski Race

Emotional Wilson and Notten grab SA titles

Nic Notten and Jade Wilson secured South African Ocean Racing Championship titles with commanding victories at the Pete Marlin Surfski Race from Yellow Sands to Orient Beach.

Dafabet Warriors batter JP King continued his good form for the men in black as his unbeaten 32 helped the Warriors claim a nervy four wicket win over the Western Province Cobras in the YesPlay Pro20 Cup in Gqeberha on Saturday.

Warriors seal Super 8 win over Western Province

The Dafabet Warriors overcame an inspired five-wicket haul from Oliver Whitehead to beat Western Province by four wickets at St George’s Park, getting their Super Eights campaign off to a winning start.

South Africa's Matthew Breetzke plays a shot on day three of the third Test match between South Africa and Australia at Newlands stadium in Cape Town on October 29, 2026.
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First hour of day four will be key for SA batters says Harmer

Simon Harmer warns South Africa must focus strictly on surviving the opening hour of day four against Australia rather than looking ahead to a potential target at Newlands.