One Nation, One Flag: Springboks Rally Behind Bafana Bafana Ahead of World Cup Opener
South Africa is officially in World Cup mode! As Bafana Bafana gears up to face co-hosts Mexico in their highly anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup opener this Thursday night, the spirit of Mzansi is shining brighter than ever. It isn't just the fans sending their love—South Africa's Rugby World Cup-winning heroes have officially joined the chorus of support. In an...
Kaizer Chiefs Transfer Scouting: Is Fawaaz Basadien the Answer to Amakhosi’s Left-Back Dilemma?
As Kaizer Chiefs gear up for the upcoming 2026/27 campaign, the transfer market remains a massive priority for the Naturena hierarchy. While Bradley Cross flashed plenty of promise last season, a glaring lack of proven depth at left-back continues to plague Amakhosi. Long-term injuries to Paseka Mako and Nkanyiso Shinga ruthlessly exposed this weakness. If Kaizer Chiefs want to transition...
Massive Sporting Weekend: Kick-Off Times for Bafana Bafana and the Bulls
South African sports fans are in for an absolute blockbuster week. From the football pitch to the rugby field, our national pride is on the line as Bafana Bafana launch their historic World Cup campaign and the Bulls battle for ultimate United Rugby Championship (URC) glory. Make sure your schedule is clear—here is everything you need to know about when...
Springbok Squad Alert: Injury Forces Lock Swap as Ruben van Heerden Gets the Call
The Springbok management has executed a swift "one-in, one-out" squad modification as intensity levels peak in the national camp. DHL Stormers powerhouse Ruben van Heerden has been officially called up to the wider training squad in Johannesburg to replace the injured Salmaan Moerat. The 28-year-old former Junior Springbok lock, who recently hit a monumental milestone of 50 caps for the...
“This One Hurts” — Pirates Faithful React to Shock Lebitso Exit
The Orlando Pirates fanbase has been plunged into a state of frustration and disbelief following the official confirmation that fan-favorite wing-back Thabiso Lebitso has parted ways with the Buccaneers. Lebitso's departure is the headline casualty of a high-stakes player-exchange agreement that sees Stellenbosch FC midfielder Mthetheli Mthiyane arrive at Mayfair, while the hard-working 29-year-old moves in the opposite direction to...
The Ndungane Dynasty: Which Twin Rules the Springbok Test Tally?
The Ndungane twins stand as one of the most remarkable and inspiring stories in South African rugby folklore. Breaking through systemic barriers from the Eastern Cape, identical brothers Akona and Odwa made history as the first-ever set of twins to wear the green and gold at the international level. But when it comes to the ultimate bragging rights in the...
SWAP DEAL: Thabiso Lebitso Swaps Soweto for the Winelands
Stellenbosch FC have secured a massive coup ahead of the 2026/27 Betway Premiership campaign after wrapping up the signing of former Orlando Pirates wing-back Thabiso Lebitso on a three-year deal. The 29-year-old’s move to the Western Cape comes as part of a highly calculated player-exchange agreement. While Lebitso heads down to the Cape, highly-rated midfielder Mthetheli Mthiyane makes a separate...
SA Universities Hit Record R2.4B in Giving, but Historical Inequalities Deepen
JOHANNESBURG — Post-pandemic philanthropic funding to South African higher education has reached a historic zenith, though deep-seated structural inequalities continue to limit its developmental impact. According to the latest findings published by Inyathelo (The South African Institute for Advancement) in its annual survey of philanthropy in higher education, ten surveyed institutions secured a record-shattering R2.4 billion ($145 million) in a...
Passing of a Legend: South African Hall of Fame Racing Titan Ormond Ferraris Dies at 94
The South African horse racing fraternity is in deep mourning following the peaceful passing of Hall of Fame training legend, Ormond Ferraris. A true titan of the turf and an unparalleled master horseman, Ferraris passed away on Wednesday morning, 10 June 2026, at his retirement home in Plettenberg Bay following a brief illness. He was 94. Surrounded by his deeply...
Fourth of the Season! Relebohile Mofokeng Crowned Orlando Pirates Player of the Month
The awards keep rolling in for South African football’s golden boy. Orlando Pirates' sensational wunderkind, Relebohile Mofokeng, has been officially voted the Buccaneers' Player of the Month for May 2026. Affectionately dubbed the "President yama-2000" by the Sea Robbers faithful, the 21-year-old attacker capped off a historic domestic campaign by edging out stiff internal competition to secure his fourth monthly...
