Kadima’s unstoppable rise! McMinnie’s toughest job?
Jose Kadima, left, batters Limbani Lano on his way to another knockout win. The unbeaten Golden Gloves heavyweight will contest the WBC Africa championship at Emperors Palace on July 11.

Kadima’s unstoppable rise! McMinnie’s toughest job?

Shaun McMinnie laughs when asked about the biggest challenge in training one of Africa’s most exciting heavyweight prospects. It isn’t strategy, conditioning, or even finding the right sparring - it’s convincing Jose Kadima to stay away.

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Williams: Formation Wasn’t The Issue
Ronwen Williams of South Africa during the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026 South Africa press conference and training at Free State Stadium, in Bloemfontein on 08 September 2025 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Williams: Formation Wasn’t The Issue

Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams believes South Africa's tactical approach against Mexico was based on thorough preparation and analysis.

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South Africa Fight Hard Before Relentless French Finally Take Control
Dayaan Cassiem: : South African captain Dayaan Cassiem goes on a run against France in their 2026 FIH Hockey Nations Cup match at the Hartleyvale Stadium in Cape Town on Thursday 11 June 2026. France won the match 4-2.

South Africa Fight Hard Before Relentless French Finally Take Control

South Africa and France produced a blockbuster finish to the opening day of the FIH Men’s Hockey Nations Cup in Cape Town, but it was the relentless European side who finally came away with a deserved 4-2 win.

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Broos: We Dominated The Ball And Played Well
epa13029412 South Africa's head coach Hugo Broos speaks during a press conference at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, Mexico, 10 June 2026. South Africa will play Mexico in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on 11 June. EPA/ISAAC ESQUIVEL

Broos: We Dominated The Ball And Played Well

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos believes his side coped well with the pressure despite their defeat to Mexico.

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Pollard: Team Character The Bulls’ Biggest Weapon
Handre Pollard of Vodacom Bulls during the United Rugby Championship 2025/26 Quarter Final match between Bulls and Munster at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on 30 May 2026 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix

Pollard: Team Character The Bulls’ Biggest Weapon

Handré Pollard believes the pure character of a Vodacom Bulls team that has been against the ropes several times this season and fought their way back will be their greatest asset as they chase a first Vodacom United Rugby Championship title in Dublin on Friday 19 June.

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Highlights: Mexico vs Bafana Bafana
epa13031550 Roberto Alvarado (R) of Mexico and Mbekezeli Mbokazi of South Africa during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A match between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City, Mexico, 11 June 2026. EPA/JOSE MENDEZ

Highlights: Mexico vs Bafana Bafana

Relive the action from the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as Mexico and Bafana Bafana went head-to-head at the iconic Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.

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Bafana Suffer Defeat in World Cup Opener
epa13031400 Roberto Alvarado (L) of Mexico and Mbekezeli Mbokazi of South Africa in action during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A match between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City, Mexico, 11 June 2026. EPA/SASHENKA GUTIERREZ

Bafana Suffer Defeat in World Cup Opener

Bafana Bafana's FIFA World Cup campaign got off to a disappointing start as they suffered a 2-0 defeat to hosts Mexico at the iconic Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.

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Mokoena: We Don’t Have Pressure, The Pressure Is On Mexico
epa13029413 Teboho Mokoena of South Africa speaks during a press conference at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, Mexico, 10 June 2026. South Africa will play Mexico in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on 11 June. EPA/ISAAC ESQUIVEL

Mokoena: We Don’t Have Pressure, The Pressure Is On Mexico

Bafana Bafana midfielder Teboho Mokoena insists the pressure will be firmly on hosts Mexico when the two nations meet in their FIFA World Cup opener, with South Africa embracing their underdog status.

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Broos: I Can Assure You My Team Is Ready
epa13029415 South Africa's head coach Hugo Broos speaks during a press conference at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, Mexico, 10 June 2026. South Africa will play Mexico in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on 11 June. EPA/ISAAC ESQUIVEL

Broos: I Can Assure You My Team Is Ready

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos is confident his team is ready to take on Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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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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