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Olwethu Makhanya is a defender of the highest class, according to former Scotland international Alan Hutton.Makhanya made his full debut for Pitso Mosimane-led Bafana Bafana over the weekend, featuring in their 2-1 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Guinea at Orlando Stadium.The 22-year-old delivered a top-class performance by all accounts as he partnered Ime Okon at the back. It was particularly significant given that high-profile defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi was unavailable […]

The Stormers could unleash two-time World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi for Friday night’s United Rugby Championship clash against Edinburgh, as a mounting back-row injury crisis forces the squad’s hand in Scotland.Ahead of the round-two encounter in Scotland, the Capetonians confirmed that loose forwards Evan Roos and Marcel Theunissen have been sent home to South Africa after suffering injuries prior to Friday’s bonus-point victory over Connacht.Speaking to the media on Monday, […]

Tunisia and Botswana played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in Rades on Monday night as Matchday 2 of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations PAMOJA 2027 qualifiers continued across the continent.The Eagles of Carthage remain winless in Group H after opening their campaign with a 1-1 draw against co-hosts Uganda. Botswana matched the hosts blow for blow to secure a valuable point on the road following their opening 2-2 […]

“He's like that most beautiful woman that you see — they're worth waiting for.”This was Proteas coach Shukri Conrad’s vivid assessment of whether he would rush fast bowler Kagiso Rabada back into action for the first Test in an exclusive interview with IOL Sport ahead of Australia’s arrival in South Africa.Now, after including Rabada — who is still undergoing rehabilitation on his injured hamstring — in an 18-man preliminary squad […]

The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has confirmed Moses Mabhida Stadium as the venue for the 2026 MTN8 Final, with tickets for the showpiece set to go on sale online on Friday, October 2, 2026 at 10am.The highly anticipated final between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns will take place on Saturday, October 10, 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 6pm.This will be the record 10th MTN8 final to be hosted by the […]

Kenya coach Benni McCarthy believes the timing of Pitso Mosimane’s return to Bafana Bafana could give Harambee Stars an advantage when the two sides meet in back-to-back AFCON 2027 qualifiers in November.McCarthy will come up against his home country as Kenya prepare for their first AFCON campaign as co-hosts, alongside Uganda and Tanzania.The former Bafana striker believes South Africa’s coaching change could work in Kenya’s favour, with Mosimane still implementing […]

South Africa’s four franchise coaches will remind supporters that the United Rugby Championship (URC) is a marathon, not a sprint, but this weekend will be crucial for them to back up their opening victories and remain unbeaten in the competition.The Stormers (29-15), Sharks (41-24), Lions (27-26) and Bulls (47-13) all started the new season in winning fashion, with only the Johannesburg side failing to pick up a bonus-point victory at […]

The Proteas have an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series against world champions Australia.It is the sixth successive series win for the Proteas over their arch-rivals. But instead of focusing on the scoreline, here’s what these two performances are actually telling coach Shukri Conrad about his squad, a year out from a home World Cup.1. New-ball stocks are thin without Rabada and NgidiFour hamstring injuries in the space […]

Cricket Australia chair Mike Baird announced he was standing down on Monday amid a backlash over the partial privatisation of the Big Bash Twenty20 competition.Domestic body Cricket NSW withdrew support for Baird after Cricket Australia forged ahead with the sale of the struggling Melbourne Renegades franchise."After much consideration I have decided to stand down as CA Chair and Director," Baird said in a statement."I believe Australian cricket continues to be […]