Preview: Bafana Bafana vs Algeria
Molefi Ntseki, coach of South Africa with Neo Maema of South Africa during the 2024 African Nations Championship, CHAN, football South Africa Press Conference at the Mandela National Stadium, Kampala on the 07 August 2025 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Bafana Bafana / CHAN / Local / News / Soccer / Top story

Preview: Bafana Bafana vs Algeria

Bafana Bafana are set to take on Algeria in their African Nations Championship Group C opener at the Mandela National Stadium on Friday.

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August 7, 2025
Young Guns thrilled with experience gained at Bok camp
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and captain Siya Kolisi with Bathobele Hlekani, Cheswill Jooste, and Haashim Pead
Junior Springboks / Local / News / Rugby / Springboks

Young Guns thrilled with experience gained at Bok camp

The Springboks wrapped up their two-week conditioning camp in Johannesburg where they continued to put in the hard yards for the Castle Lager Rugby Championship, and the excitement among the three Junior Springbok World Rugby U20 Championship winners was etched on their faces after what they described as an opportunity of a lifetime.

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August 7, 2025
Sharks make few changes ahead of Cheetahs clash
Hollywoodbets Sharks during the 2025 Carling Currie Cup match between Fidelity ADT Lions and Hollywoodbets Sharks at Emirates Airlines Park in Johannesburg on 26 July 2025 ©Alche Greeff/Backpagepix
Carling Currie Cup / Local / News / Rugby

Sharks make few changes ahead of Cheetahs clash

Round three of the Carling Currie Cup has arrived and with it, the first home game for the Hollywoodbets Sharks XV after the opening two weekends were spent on the highveld.

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August 7, 2025
SA U18 teams named for International Series openers
Local / News / Rugby

SA U18 teams named for International Series openers

The Under-18 International Series kicks off on Friday at Hoërskool Durbanville in Cape Town, with South Africa's top young rugby talent taking on top-class international opponents from Europe.

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August 7, 2025
“Playing for Pirates is more than just football” Mariko
Abdoulaye Mariko of Orlando Pirates during the 2025/26 MTN8 Quarterfinal match between Orlando Pirates and Polokwane City at Orlando Stadium, in Soweto on 02 August 2025 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix
Betway Premiership / Local / MTN8 / News / PSL / Soccer

“Playing for Pirates is more than just football” Mariko

Orlando Pirates midfielder Abdoulaye Mariko feels blessed to be part of such a prestigious club like the Buccaneers.

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August 7, 2025
Ouaddou excited for start of Betway Premiership
Abdeslam Ouaddou coach of Orlando Pirates during the 2025/26 MTN8 Quaterfinal match between Orlando Pirates and Polokwane City at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on 02 August 2025 © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
Betway Premiership / Local / MTN8 / News / PSL / Soccer

Ouaddou excited for start of Betway Premiership

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says he is excited for the new season in the Betway Premiership.

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August 7, 2025
Dumke steps away from rugby due to health concerns
Lusanda Dumke of South Africa during the 2024 WXV2 Rugby match between South African women and Australia women at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on 5 October 2024 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
Local / News / Rugby / Springbok Women

Dumke steps away from rugby due to health concerns

Springbok Women flanker and Isuzu Bulls Daisies captain Lusanda Dumke is stepping away from rugby due to health concerns.

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August 7, 2025
“They won’t know what to expect from us” – Jooste
Wayde Jooste of AmaZulu FC during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 AmaZulu Training at the King Zwelithini Stadium, Umlazi on the 2 April 2025 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix
Bafana Bafana / CHAN / Local / News / Soccer / Top story

“They won’t know what to expect from us” – Jooste

Bafana Bafana right back Wayde Jooste says they are an "unknown quantity", which will give them an advantage heading into the CHAN group stages.

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August 7, 2025