Makua taking nothing for granted in green and gold
Lerato Makua of South Africa in action against Columbia during day two of the 2022 South Africa Rugby World Cup Sevens tournament at Cape Town Stadium on 10 September 2022 © Halden Krog/BackpagePix

Makua taking nothing for granted in green and gold

At the age of 22, life was good for Lerato Makua. In 2023, she had established herself in the Springbok Women squad, playing in 10 Tests and two friendlies and representing South Africa in Wales, England, Japan, New Zealand and Madagascar, and later France.

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“I felt there was something missing on our part” – Cardoso
epa12149711 Mamelodi ’ head coach Miguel Cardoso looks on during the CAF Champions League Final 2nd leg soccer match between Pyramids FC and Mamelodi Sundowns, in Cairo, Egypt, 01 June 2025. EPA/Mohamed Hossam

“I felt there was something missing on our part” – Cardoso

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso felt something was missing in his team following their defeat to Pyramids FC in the final of the CAF Champions League.

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Blom returns to St. Louis City SC
Njabulo Blom of Kaizer Chiefs challenged bye Patrick Maswanganyi of Orlando Pirates during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs at FNB Stadium, Johannesburg on the 01 February 2025 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Blom returns to St. Louis City SC

Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed that Njabulo Blom has returned to St. Louis City SC after his loan spell with Amakhosi came to an end.

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Bulls and Sharks progress after dramatic URC quarter-finals

The Vodacom Bulls and Hollywoodbets Sharks kept the South African flag flying in a drama-filled knock-out round of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, with both teams winning their quarter-finals, which will see them face off against one another in an all-South African semi-final in Pretoria next Saturday.

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Chiefs part ways with Sabelo Radebe
Sabelo Radebe of Kaizer Chiefs tackled by Msindisi Ndlovu of AmaZulu during the DStv Premiership 2023/24 match between Kaizer Chiefs and AmaZulu at the FNB Stadium, Johannesburg on the 26 August 2023 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Chiefs part ways with Sabelo Radebe

Kaizer Chiefs have announced that attacking midfielder Sabelo Radebe has parted ways with the club.

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Broos names final Bafana squad for Tanzania, Mozambique friendlies
Hugo Broos coach of South Africa during the 2025 International Friendly South Africa Team Announcement at the SABC Studios, Johannesburg on the 29 May 2025 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Broos names final Bafana squad for Tanzania, Mozambique friendlies

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has named his final squad for next month's international friendly matches against Tanzania and Mozambique.

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White’s ultimate dream for his Vodacom Bulls
Jake White, head coach of the Vodacom Bulls after the United Rugby Championship 2024/25 match between Vodacom Bulls and Emirates Lions at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on 22 February 2025 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix

White’s ultimate dream for his Vodacom Bulls

Jake White has been here before in his illustrious coaching career. But perhaps never before has one of the most recognisable coaches in world rugby felt such a deep emotional connection to a squad of players chasing a trophy.

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