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A lame horse: How the once-mighty Super Rugby lost its mojo after 30 years
Mike Greenaway|Published

Watch VideoA lame horse: How the once-mighty Super Rugby lost its mojo after 30 years

Watch VideoWhy Kaizer Chiefs' final-day fixture in Durban is not a glorified vacation

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Kaizer Chiefs head into their season finale against Chippa United looking to match their best Betway Premiership points tally in six years.

Meet Niharika Singh, the 18-year-old devotional singer keeping culture alive through music

Lutho Pasiya|Published

At just 18, Niharika Singh is making waves in the world of devotional music with her debut album 'Kali Asthanam', a heartfelt tribute to her cultural roots and spiritual ...

Watch VideoDo or die for Durban City in final Betway Premiership match

Published

The newly-crowned Nedbank Cup champions head into their last Betway Premiership clash against AmaZulu knowing the equation is brutally simple. Avoid defeat and they ...

Watch VideoLoss of Springboks Asenathi Ntlabakanye, Morne van den Berg could force Rassie Erasmus' hand

Mike Greenaway|Published

An 18-month doping ban for Asenathi Ntlabakanye and a torn biceps for Morne van den Berg have thrown a major spanner into the Springboks' winter planning.

Watch VideoParanoia and plane delays: Mamelodi Sundowns face week from hell ahead of CAF Champions League final

Malibongwe Mdletshe|Published

Mamelodi Sundowns' preparations for their crucial CAF Champions League final second leg against AS FAR have been derailed by off-field chaos. Despite holding a 1-0 ...

Cricket SA defends travel packages amid Newlands New Year's Test ticketing backlash

Zaahier Adams|Published

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has confirmed that additional general access tickets for next year’s highly anticipated New Year's Test between the Proteas and England ...

Watch VideoAndries Sebola urges Orlando Pirates to stay calm in title decider against Orbit College

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Andries Sebola warned Orlando Pirates against complacency and urged the players to stick to their normal game in the must-win finale.

Watch VideoWayne Arendse advises Mamelodi Sundowns to stick to their style to beat AS FAR in CAF final

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Former player Wayne Arendse urges Sundowns to maintain their flair and score an extra goal to conquer AS FAR in Morocco and win the CAF Champions League.

The Tank returns: Thomas du Toit headlines star-studded Sharks recruits for new URC season

Mike Greenaway|Published

As the United Rugby Championship season draws to a close, the Sharks say goodbye to some players and welcome newcomers.

Watch VideoHome comforts and major injury boosts fuel Stormers' pursuit of URC quarter-final revenge over Cardiff

Mike Greenaway|Published

After a bruising tour of the UK, the Stormers return to Cape Town on real grass, welcoming back Ruhan Nel and Seabelo Senatla for a high-stakes URC quarter-final ...

Watch VideoRelebohile Mofokeng and Oswin Appollis set for Betway Premiership final-day title and PSL Awards showdown

Malibongwe Mdletshe|Published

The 2026 Betway Premiership title race goes down to the wire this Saturday as Orlando Pirates look to dethrone Mamelodi Sundowns when they face Orbit College at ...

South Africa's Police Budget for 2026/27: A Focus on Accountability and Crime Intelligence

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

Police Minister Firoz Cachalia outlines the 2026/27 budget for the South African Police Service, focusing on accountability, crime intelligence, and combating corruption, ...

Three suspected kidnappers shot dead in Mariannhill police shootout amid spike in KZN abductions

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

Three suspected kidnappers were shot dead in a police shootout in Mariannhill, KZN, as authorities tackle a surge in abductions and ransom-related crimes across ...

Watch VideoThere is even more to Siyaya than fullback, flyhalf — the teen sensation is an SA Schools wing

Mike Greenaway|Published

Zekhethelo Siyaya raised eyebrows with his thrilling recent performances for the Sharks at flyhalf and fullback, but he can also play wing.

Watch VideoTHE GREATEST | My five picks for the best FIFA World Cup players from the last five tournaments

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Mesut Ozil, Diego Forlan, and Zinedine Zidane are hailed as the five best World Cup stars since 2006.Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Mesut ...

Watch VideoPounds over passion: Has CSA sold out local fans ahead of sacred Newlands pilgrimage?

John Goliath|Published

The New Year’s Test belongs to the communities of Langa, Milnerton, and Rondebosch — not just the highest international bidder.

Watch VideoOrlando Pirates must focus on three critical areas to clinch Betway Premiership crown

Mihlali Baleka|Published

The Buccaneers face relegation-threatened Orbit College with a straightforward equation: win, and the title is theirs after a 14-year wait.

Don Laka, Naledi Aphiwe and Mnqobi Yazo set for South Coast takeover at Ugu Jazz Festival 2026

Lutho Pasiya|Published

Don't miss the Ugu Jazz Festival 2026, featuring top artists like Don Laka and Naledi Aphiwe, along with comedy and cultural experiences from June 25 to 27!

Watch VideoCricket South Africa faces furious backlash after Newlands Test sells out in minutes

Zaahier Adams|Updated

Cricket South Africa is under immense fire after tickets for the marquee New Year’s Test against England disappeared within seconds of release.