South African boxing has been plunged into mourning after former two division world champion Zolani “Last Born” Tete was shot dead outside his home in Mdantsane, with Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie appealing to the community to help bring his killers to justice. Tete, 38, was killed in NU17 on Friday
Cassius Mailula’s time in Major League Soccer was supposed to be the next major step in his career. Instead, the Mamelodi Sundowns forward found himself fighting for opportunities before his Toronto FC spell eventually came to an end. Now, his agent, Karabo Mathang-Tshabuse, has revealed what she believes went wrong.
Ox Nche is set to make his return to the Springbok starting XV, but captain Siya Kolisi will be absent when South Africa opens its Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series against New Zealand at Ellis Park on Saturday. The Springboks will face the All Blacks at 5.10pm in what promises to
Sebastian Pedersen’s long-awaited Orlando Pirates debut could finally be within reach. The Norwegian striker has been named among the substitutes for Pirates’ MTN8 semi-final first-leg clash against Sekhukhune United at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday, putting him one step closer to making his first appearance in the famous
FIFA has handed down sweeping disciplinary sanctions following the ugly scenes that erupted after Argentina’s defeat to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, with midfielder Leandro Paredes receiving a massive 10-match international suspension. The world football governing body announced the sanctions on Friday, 21 August 2026, following its
Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has strongly defended striker Yanela Mbuthuma amid growing calls from supporters for him to be dropped. Mbuthuma has started all four of Pirates’ matches this season across all competitions. The 24-year-old has started three Betway Premiership matches and one MTN8 fixture. However, his slow
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has explained why new Nowergian striker Sebastian Pedersen is yet to make his official debut for the club. Pedersen was announced by Pirates a month ago, raising excitement among supporters. Fans have even started performing Norway’s famous ‘rowing’ celebration. However, the Norwegian striker has not
Newly appointed Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane has revealed plans to transform South African football by strengthening grassroots development. Mosimane believes the country must look beyond traditional football schools to find and develop the next generation of talent. The 62-year-old is yet to be formally announced as Bafana coach after
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has made a major selection call ahead of South Africa’s highly anticipated showdown with New Zealand, leaving Siya Kolisi out of the starting XV for Saturday’s opening Test at Ellis Park. Paul de Villiers has been selected in Kolisi’s place, while Pieter-Steph du Toit will captain
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing growing opposition within world football as more national federations and senior officials reportedly withdraw their support for his leadership. The escalating dispute follows the departure of FIFA Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour, whose exit has been described by one FIFA vice-president as the “final
