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Luzuko Domingos of Camdeboo Academy pursues Kuhle Mgxekwe of Prides AFC during the ABC Motsepe League clash at the North End Stadium on Saturday.
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Ravens start title defence strongly, newbies Prides get Motsepe League off to flier

Prides AFC marked their Eastern Cape ABC Motsepe League debut with a 2-0 win over Camdeboo Football Academy, while defending champions FC Ravens started strong by beating United FC 3-1.

East London Police player Luhlumelo Pantyo tackles Keagan Joubert of the Western Cape outfit Durbanville Bellville just too late in their Gold Cup clash at the Police Park on Saturday afternoon.
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Border clubs fall short again in Gold Cup openers

The contrasting gap in standards between the rest of the country and Border clubs was again exposed in the Gold Cup this weekend as the region’s reps, Young Leopards and East London Police, bowed out in the first round.

Nico Echavarria of Colombia and the International Team and Scottie Scheffler of the US Team on the 16th green during Sunday's singles on day four of the Presidents Cup 2026 at Medinah Country Club on September 27, 2026.

Scheffler makes sportsmanship stand over Presidents Cup tee screamer

Scottie Scheffler, the world’s top-ranked golfer, demonstrated sportsmanship during the Presidents Cup by conceding a chip shot to Colombia’s Nico Echavarria after a disruptive spectator yelled during Echavarria’s swing.

Germany's head coach Jurgen Klopp applauds fans after their Uefa Nations League Group A2 match against Greece in Augsburg, Germany, on Sunday

Greece stun Klopp’s Germany as Ireland show sorrow for Gaza

Substitute Dimitrios Kourbelis gave Greece a shock 1-0 Nations League win away to Germany on Sunday as Ireland’s players wore black armbands for their match against Israel.

Spain's Dani Olmo challenges England's Jude Bellingham during their Uefa Nations League, League A Group 3 clash at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday

Tuchel urges Bellingham to play with ‘rage’

Thomas Tuchel has encouraged Jude Bellingham to play with a sense of "rage" after the midfielder's intense performance in England's 3-2 Nations League loss to Spain, highlighting his competitive edge.

Lauren Ranger and Refeloe Solomons push each other during the Great Kei Half Marathon at the weekend.
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Great Kei Half Marathon produces intriguing contest

The Great Kei Half Marathon delivered fiercely contested men’s and women’s races, with Ntsebenzo Nake and Refeloe Solomons claiming victory after decisive moves on the final hills.

The Eastern Cape Iinyathi's Jason Niemand sends a delivery to the boundary against the North West Dragons at Buffalo Park on Monday.
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Molefe spins Iinyathi to famous Dragons upset

The Eastern Cape Iinyathi secured their first win of the season by defeating the North West Dragons by 13 runs in a Pro20 Cup match at Buffalo Park, maintaining their unbeaten T20 record at home.

David Miller turned towards his mother, seated in the stands at the Wanderers on Sunday, after scoring a hundred against Australia

Miller makes special memories for mom in Pink ODI

David Miller's man of the match performance made extra special with his mother Jenny present.

Yanga Malusi on his way to comfortably winning the Great Kei Marathon.
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Malusi, Callaghan claim Great Kei titles

Yanga Malusi of Tyme Bank Langa and Leigh Callaghan of Achilles AC claimed the men’s and women’s titles respectively at the demanding Great Kei Marathon, held in ideal conditions.

Australia’s Hunter Paisami passes the ball under pressure from SA’s Andre Esterhuizen during a one-off Test match at the Optus Stadium in Perth on Sunday

Boks feeling down after chaotic loss to Wallabies, says Rassie

A dejected Springbok team were left down in the dumps after they slumped to a shock defeat against the Wallabies in a chaotic clash in Perth on Sunday, coach Rassie Erasmus said.

Australia head coach Les Kiss flashes a victory sign after his side's win over SA at Optus Stadium in Perth on Sunday

Kiss praises Wallabies’ composure after wild Test finish

Australia held off a late comeback to defeat World Cup champions South Africa 42-38 in Perth, despite finishing the match with just 11 players due to multiple yellow cards.

Siyabulela Hem lands a right during his SA lightweight clash against Khaya Busakwe at Hope Schools in Summerpride on Saturday.
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Matiti describes Hem upset win as fitting birthday present

Siyabulela Hem’s stunning knockout win over Khaya Busakwe was not only a validation for his promoter Xaba Promotions but a perfect birthday present.

A victorious Ricardo Malajika poses with his new WBC super-flyweight title belt with, from left, manager Brian Mitchell, Mitchell’s wife, Sharleen, and trainer Manny Fernandes.
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Congratulations flood in for new WBC champ Malajika

Newly crowned WBC champion Ricardo Malajika is receiving a flood of congratulations across SA boxing for his stunning win in Japan at the weekend.

Duné Coetzee and Stephanie Houtman after competing in the 1,500m freestyle final on Sunday

SA short course champs wrap up with more names in mix for team to Beijing

The SA Short Course Championships wrapped up in Pietermaritzburg on Sunday, with several swimmers adding their names to the mix for selection for the World Short Course Championships by achieving B qualifying times.

India's Virat Kohli celebrates after scoring a century during the first one-day international  against West Indies at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday

Kohli feeling blessed after powering India to big ODI win over West Indies

Virat Kohli scored his 55th ODI century and surpassed 15,000 runs to lead India to a dominant eight-wicket win over West Indies in the first match of their three-game series, aided by Shubman Gill’s 110

Patrick Kruger of the Dafabet Warriors tries to avoid a collision while completing a single during the Pro20 Cup match against the  North West Dragons at SuperSport Park on Friday
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Warriors coach banking on quick response against Impalas

Coach Robin Peterson believes the early setback can provide a valuable lesson as his side looks to find its rhythm

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South Africa's fast bowler Anrich Nortje says they are expecting a good wicket at the MCG during the second Test against Astralia.
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Nortje earns shock recall as Proteas name Test squad for Aussie series

Anrich Nortje has been included in an expanded 18-man preliminary squad for the Proteas’ much-anticipated Test series against Australia

OR Tambo District Municipality is positioning itself for a major push into renewable energy, with three investors proposing solar, wind, battery storage and waste-to-energy projects worth more than R2.5bn. The projects, spanning the district’s five local municipalities, are expected to strengthen energy security while creating opportunities for jobs, skills development and local businesses. Picture: AI-generated illustration
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Eastern Cape rural region earmarked for green energy projects

One of the Eastern Cape’s most deeply rural districts is positioning itself to become a major player in the green energy sector, with three investors lining up projects worth more than R2.5bn over the next three years.

Buffalo City College students living at the Fairview residence in Southernwood say they are being forced to endure unsafe and deteriorating living conditions despite the accommodation being accredited by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). Picture: Buhle Sirayi
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Students unhappy with security, deteriorating conditions at Fairview residence

Buffalo City College students living at the Fairview residence say they are being forced to endure unsafe and deteriorating living conditions despite the accommodation being accredited by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS).