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South African skipper Temba Bavuma celebrates his century

Bavuma quick to share credit despite milestone innings

Temba Bavuma scored a career-best 179 to rescue South Africa from trouble and put the Proteas in control during the second Test against Australia in Gqeberha.

Proteas batter Marco Jansen strikes out during his innings on the third day of the second cricket Test at St George's Park on Tuesday

Bavuma, Jansen spark recovery in second Test

Temba Bavuma hits a career-best 179 and shares vital stands with Marco Jansen and Simon Harmer to lead South Africa's stunning recovery to 425/9 declared against Australia at St George's Park.

Australia's Scott Boland delivers a ball on day two of the second Test match between South Africa and Australia at St Georges Park in Gqeberha on October 19, 2026.
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Boland rocks SA batting line up on return to Australia side

Scott Boland marked his return to Test cricket with a devastating four-wicket burst, leaving South Africa in trouble at 97 for five on day two at St George’s Park.

Proteas skipper Temba Bavuma plays a defensive shot on the second day of the second cricket Test against Australia at St George's Park on Monday
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SA wobble again after another day of interruptions

Scott Boland struck four times as Australia decimated South Africa's top order following prolonged rain delays at St George’s Park, leaving the hosts on 97/5.

Proteas opening batter AIden Markram plays a shot during the opening day of the second Dafabet Test match at St George's Park in Gqeberha on Sunday

Rain rules opening Test day in Gqeberha

Persistent rain severely limited play on Day 1 of the second Test in Gqeberha, leaving South Africa struggling at 20/2 after Scott Boland removed Aiden Markram and David Bedingham in consecutive balls.

Australia's Josh Hazlewood celebrates the dismissal of South Africa's David Bedingham on day four of the first Test match between South Africa and Australia at the Kingsmead stadium in Durban.

Reverse swing could return in Gqeberha, says Hazlewood

Josh Hazlewood believes pitch conditions at St George’s Park will dictate whether reverse swing again plays a decisive role in the second Test, while South Africa prepares to welcome back Kagiso Rabada.

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, opting for non-title bouts to maintain ring rust.

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 Federation Junior Bantamweight title in late November.

Zatara Magic was the 2025 Algoa Cup winner.

Algoa Cup takes centre stage in Fairview's biggest weekend of racing

Fairview is gearing up for its biggest horse racing weekend of the year, headlined by the prestigious Algoa Cup at Greenbushes, featuring free entry and entertainment for the whole family.

SA's David Bedingham plays a shot on day three of the first Test  against  Australia at  Kingsmead in Durban on Sunday

Australia assume firm control in Durban

Pat Cummins and Australia's pace attack bowled South Africa out for 284 on day three in Durban, taking a commanding 139-run lead by stumps despite stubborn Proteas lower-order resistance.

Loose forward Vernaed Welman is expected to have a key role to play for Gardens when they face College Rovers in a Gold Cup quarterfinal clash in Durban on Saturday
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Gardens must empty tank in Durban, says Johnson

Kariega rugby club Gardens are preparing to give everything on the field as they take on College Rovers in a high-stakes Gold Cup quarterfinal clash in Durban.

Indian internet personality Saurav Haldar speaks to West Indian great Brian Lara during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027 Match Schedule Launch at the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa on Thursday in Cape Town

Gqeberha ready to welcome the world

St George's Park in Gqeberha is confirmed to host five matches during the 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, set to generate an estimated R1.9 billion in economic activity and attract over 72,000 spectators.

Darlington Gans (with ball) will have a key role to play for Gardens in their second round Gold Cup rugby clash against Saldanha in Kariega on Saturday

Fired-up Gardens have score to settle with Saldanha, says Theron

Gardens are aiming to settle an old score against Saldanha in a highly anticipated second-round Pick n Pay Gold Cup clash in Kariega this Saturday.