Van Heerden to join Springboks in Johannesburg
Ruben van Heerden of the Stormers during the 2024 United Rugby Championship 2023/24 game between the Sharks and Stormers at Kings Park Stadium on 17 February 2023 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Van Heerden to join Springboks in Johannesburg

Ruben van Heerden has been called up to the Springbok squad and will join the team in Johannesburg on Wednesday evening as they continue their preparations for their season opener against the Barbarians next Saturday. (more…)

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Bafana Bafana’s Predicted Starting XI Vs Mexico
South Africa players during the Bafana Bafana Trainingat Orlando Amstel Arena the 28 May 2026 in Soweto ©Sydney Mahlangu BackpagePix

Bafana Bafana’s Predicted Starting XI Vs Mexico

Bafana Bafana are set to make their long-awaited return to football's biggest stage when they face hosts Mexico in their FIFA World Cup opener at the iconic Estadio Azteca, here is how we expect South Africa to line up.

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Pirates Bid Farewell To Sipho ‘Master Chefs’ Mbule
Sipho Mbule of Orlando Pirates during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match between Orlando Pirates and Chippa United at Orlando Stadium, in Soweto on 25 November 2025 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Pirates Bid Farewell To Sipho ‘Master Chefs’ Mbule

Orlando Pirates have officially bid farewell to midfielder maestro Sipho 'Master Chefs' Mbule.

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BaaBaas name Van der Merwe, Perenara and Kellaway for SA tour
Scotland's George Horne (left) celebrates after scoring his sides seventh try with Duhan van der Merwe during the Quilter Nations Series match at Scottish Gas Murrayfield, Edinburgh. Picture date: Sunday November 23, 2025.

BaaBaas name Van der Merwe, Perenara and Kellaway for SA tour

International stars from across the world, including Duhan van der Merwe, TJ Perenara and Andrew Kellaway have been named in the Barbarians squad to will face the Springboks at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on 20 June.

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Chiefs Confirm Aden McCarthy’s Move to Sabah FK
Aden McCarthy of Kaizer Chiefs during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates at the FNB Stadium in Nasrec on the 28 February 2026 ©Sydney Mahlangu BackpagePix

Chiefs Confirm Aden McCarthy’s Move to Sabah FK

Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed that defender Aden McCarthy will leave the club to join Azerbaijani side Sabah FK.

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Broos Confirms Modiba’s Return to Training Ahead of Mexico Clash
Aubrey Modiba during the Bafana Bafana Trainingat Orlando Amstel Arena the 28 May 2026 in Soweto ©Sydney Mahlangu BackpagePix

Broos Confirms Modiba’s Return to Training Ahead of Mexico Clash

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has confirmed that Mamelodi Sundowns star Aubrey Modiba has returned to training ahead of their FIFA World Cup opener against Mexico.

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Springbok Squad Boosted By New Arrivals

Phepsi Buthelezi and Carlu Sadie have been called up to the Springbok squad and will join the camp in Johannesburg in the next two days, along with the DHL Stormers players following their return from Ireland, where they played in the Vodacom URC semi-final over the weekend.

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Mohau Nkota Ruled Out for Four Months After Knee Surgery
Mohau Nkota of South Africa during the 2025 International Friendly match between South Africa and Ghana at Dobsonville Stadium in Soweto 16 December 2025 ©Zamani Makautsi/BackpagePix

Mohau Nkota Ruled Out for Four Months After Knee Surgery

Al-Ettifaq have confirmed that Bafana Bafana winger Mohau Nkota has undergone knee surgery and is expected to be sidelined for up to four months.

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