Henry Pollock Transfer: Could England Star Make Shock Move to South Africa?
England back-row sensation Henry Pollock could have a major decision to make about his rugby future, with the highly rated No 8 admitting he is open to playing overseas if his contract situation at Northampton Saints remains unresolved. The 21-year-old’s current deal with Northampton is reportedly worth around £150,000 (approximately R3.3 million) per year and runs until the end of...
Kaizer Chiefs Face Golden Arrows Test as Unbeaten Run Goes on the Line in Mbombela
Kaizer Chiefs will put their unbeaten start to the 2026/27 Betway Premiership season on the line when they travel to Mpumalanga to face Golden Arrows on Sunday. The seventh-round clash is scheduled for Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Sunday, 20 September. The fixture was initially expected to take place at King Zwelithini Stadium in Umlazi before...
Orlando Pirates Transfer Target: Should Pirates Sign AmaZulu Right-Back Nkosikhona Radebe?
Orlando Pirates could be forced to enter the transfer market for a new right-back after a series of departures left head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou with limited options in the position. The Buccaneers recently lost Deano Van Rooyen, while Thabiso Lebitso and Bandile Shandu have also moved on. That leaves Kamogelo Sebelebele as the club’s only recognised right-back, a situation Ouaddou...
All Blacks Coach Questions Refereeing After Springboks Series Defeat
The All Blacks believe they were on the wrong side of several key refereeing decisions during their recent series against the Springboks, with assistant coach Neil Barnes suggesting South Africa received the “rub of the green”. The Springboks secured a convincing 3-1 series victory over their long-time rivals after beating New Zealand 43-28 in Baltimore on Saturday. The result further strengthened...
Sandile Zungu Remains Positive After SAFA Election Defeat to Danny Jordaan
AmaZulu FC chairman Sandile Zungu has responded positively after losing the South African Football Association (SAFA) presidential election to long-serving president Danny Jordaan. Despite falling short in his bid to lead South African football, Zungu thanked those who supported his campaign and congratulated Jordaan on securing another term. In a message shared on Facebook on 12 September, Zungu acknowledged the nature...
Kaizer Chiefs Urged to Drop Petersen as Ntwari Loan Decision Comes Under Fire
Kaizer Chiefs’ goalkeeping situation has become one of the biggest talking points of the 2026/27 PSL season, with former club legends questioning whether the Soweto giants made the right decision by loaning out Rwandan international Fiacre Ntwari. Former Amakhosi goalkeeper William Shongwe believes Chiefs should have retained Ntwari as competition for current first-choice goalkeeper and captain Brandon Petersen, who has...
New Akademia Campus in Pretoria Takes Shape as Major Afrikaans University Project Advances
A major new higher-education development in Pretoria is steadily taking shape, with the new Akademia campus moving closer to its planned opening in 2028. Developed through a partnership involving Solidarity and Kanton, the large-scale project is designed to create a purpose-built university environment for thousands of students, with construction now progressing across the site. Recent images released by Kanton provide a...
FISU Calls for University Sport to Become a Strategic Priority Across Africa
University sport in Africa could play a much bigger role in shaping student wellbeing, academic success and institutional development, according to FISU Secretary General and CEO Matthias Remund. Speaking at the FASU Vice-Chancellors’ Forum at the British University in Cairo ahead of the 12th All Africa University Games, Remund challenged university leaders to look beyond medals and competitions and consider...
Nelson Mandela University Targets 80% Renewable Power With 8,500 Solar Panels
Nelson Mandela University is taking another major step towards cleaner and more reliable electricity, with an ambitious renewable-energy programme set to supply around 80% of the institution’s power from renewable sources. The Eastern Cape university is rolling out a 4.4MW solar photovoltaic (PV) system across its seven campuses, with approximately 8,500 solar panels expected to begin contributing to the institution’s...
Lordkez Reflects on Emotional Homecoming at Currie Cup Final
For Lordkez, performing South Africa’s national anthem at the Currie Cup final was about far more than taking the stage before a major sporting event. It was a homecoming moment that connected the Kimberley-born singer to the place where her dreams first began. The SAMA-winning R&B and neo-soul artist delivered the anthem at Griqua Park ahead of the Currie Cup...
