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Thursday, April 3, 2025

Opinion

Royal AM's demise: The end of Andile Mpisane's 'legendary' football career

Royal AM's demise: The end of Andile Mpisane's 'legendary' football career

By Lunga Biyela | Published 9h ago

Royal AM faces expulsion from the PSL, potentially ending the controversial football 'career' of Andile Mpisane, the club owner's son whose presence on the pitch has long been criticised as a mockery of South African football.

Olwethu Makhanya’s rise: From Stellenbosch to taking on Lionel Messi in MLS

By Lunga Biyela | Published Apr 2, 2025

Former Stellenbosch FC defender Olwethu Makhanya has caught global attention after standing his ground against football icon Lionel Messi during a Major League Soccer match. The 20-year-old South African, now with Philadelphia Union, has been steadily building his career in America under the guidance of former Bafana Bafana star Bradley Carnell.

Olwethu Makhanya’s rise: From Stellenbosch to taking on Lionel Messi in MLS

Olwethu Makhanya’s rise: From Stellenbosch to taking on Lionel Messi in MLS

The Rugby Rubicon: Will Middle East money transform World Cup?

By Ashfak Mohamed | Published Apr 2, 2025

The Rugby Rubicon: Will Middle East money transform World Cup?

Kaizer Chiefs' 10-year trophy drought: Was firing Ernst Middendorp the fatal mistake?

By Lunga Biyela | Published Apr 1, 2025

Kaizer Chiefs' 10-year trophy drought: Was firing Ernst Middendorp the fatal mistake?

Liverpool fans' 'Trent meltdowns' ignoring bigger transfer concerns

By Rowan Callaghan | Published Apr 1, 2025

Liverpool fans' 'Trent meltdowns' ignoring bigger transfer concerns

The case against firing Nasreddine Nabi: A long-term perspective for Kaizer Chiefs

By Smiso Msomi | Published Mar 31, 2025

The case against firing Nasreddine Nabi: A long-term perspective for Kaizer Chiefs

Nasreddine Nabi running out of time and excuses as Kaizer Chiefs' woes continue

By Lunga Biyela | Published Mar 30, 2025

Nasreddine Nabi running out of time and excuses as Kaizer Chiefs' woes continue

The Springboks: Rugby’s hottest brand on and off the field

By Morgan Bolton | Published Mar 28, 2025

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Judge Erasmus slams State for poor evidence handling in Joshlin Smith trial

Judge Erasmus slams State for poor evidence handling in Joshlin Smith trial

ANC to blame for Trump's tariffs on SA, says AfriForum, ignoring global trade policy

ANC to blame for Trump's tariffs on SA, says AfriForum, ignoring global trade policy

GNU crisis looms as Presidency questions DA's role after Budget opposition

GNU crisis looms as Presidency questions DA's role after Budget opposition

Singing through the ages: how vocal groups harmonise history

Singing through the ages: how vocal groups harmonise history

Hugo Broos’ Bafana have nation smiling again, but familiar incompetence continues to linger

By Zaahier Adams | Published Mar 27, 2025

Hugo Broos’ Bafana have nation smiling again, but familiar incompetence continues to linger

Hugo Broos’ Bafana have nation smiling again, but familiar incompetence continues to linger

Bafana Bafana in a strong place to qualify for World Cup — even if they lose three points for Teboho Mokoena blunder

By Lunga Biyela | Published Mar 26, 2025

Bafana Bafana in a strong place to qualify for World Cup — even if they lose three points for Teboho Mokoena blunder

Bafana Bafana in a strong place to qualify for World Cup — even if they lose three points for Teboho Mokoena blunder

Sekgodiso, Simbine medals show SA athletes can return to world glory

By Ashfak Mohamed | Published Mar 26, 2025

Sekgodiso, Simbine medals show SA athletes can return to world glory

Sekgodiso, Simbine medals show SA athletes can return to world glory

Mokoena card controversy: How SAFA's incompetence threatens South Africa's World Cup dreams

By Lunga Biyela | Published Mar 25, 2025

Mokoena card controversy: How SAFA's incompetence threatens South Africa's World Cup dreams

Mokoena card controversy: How SAFA's incompetence threatens South Africa's World Cup dreams

Edwill van der Merwe’s move to Sharks can be a Springbok springboard for the winger

By Leighton Koopman | Published Mar 25, 2025

Edwill van der Merwe’s move to Sharks can be a Springbok springboard for the winger

Edwill van der Merwe’s move to Sharks can be a Springbok springboard for the winger

Royal AM's financial crisis: New owners will need very deep pockets to save troubled club

By Lunga Biyela | Published Mar 24, 2025

Royal AM's financial crisis: New owners will need very deep pockets to save troubled club

Royal AM's financial crisis: New owners will need very deep pockets to save troubled club

Why MS Dhoni should consider retirement: An analysis of his cricket career in its twilight

By Michael Sherman | Published Mar 24, 2025

Why MS Dhoni should consider retirement: An analysis of his cricket career in its twilight

Why MS Dhoni should consider retirement: An analysis of his cricket career in its twilight

Kirsty Coventry inspiring the world

By Opinion | Published Mar 22, 2025

Kirsty Coventry inspiring the world

Kirsty Coventry inspiring the world

Sharpeville united the world against apartheid but sporting isolation took too long — ask the All Blacks

By Mike Greenaway | Published Mar 21, 2025

Sharpeville united the world against apartheid but sporting isolation took too long — ask the All Blacks

Sharpeville united the world against apartheid but sporting isolation took too long — ask the All Blacks

SuperSport United's shocking decline: Can Gavin Hunt steer them to safety?

By Matshelane Mamabolo | Published Mar 20, 2025

SuperSport United's shocking decline: Can Gavin Hunt steer them to safety?

SuperSport United's shocking decline: Can Gavin Hunt steer them to safety?

Novak Djokovic: Championing player rights but don’t forget he is an anti-vax nitwit

By Michael Sherman | Published Mar 20, 2025

Novak Djokovic: Championing player rights but don’t forget he is an anti-vax nitwit

Novak Djokovic: Championing player rights but don’t forget he is an anti-vax nitwit

Jayden Adams is the playmaker Bafana Bafana need in Themba Zwane and Patrick Maswanganyi’s absence

By Lunga Biyela | Published Mar 19, 2025

Jayden Adams is the playmaker Bafana Bafana need in Themba Zwane and Patrick Maswanganyi’s absence

Jayden Adams is the playmaker Bafana Bafana need in Themba Zwane and Patrick Maswanganyi’s absence

Has Monnapule Saleng already played his final match for Orlando Pirates?

By Michael Sherman | Published Mar 19, 2025

Has Monnapule Saleng already played his final match for Orlando Pirates?

Has Monnapule Saleng already played his final match for Orlando Pirates?

‘Small club’ stars making Bafana sparkle under Hugo Broos

By Ashfak Mohamed | Published Mar 19, 2025

‘Small club’ stars making Bafana sparkle under Hugo Broos

‘Small club’ stars making Bafana sparkle under Hugo Broos

Why France poses a greater threat to the Springboks than Ireland

By Leighton Koopman | Published Mar 18, 2025

Why France poses a greater threat to the Springboks than Ireland

Why France poses a greater threat to the Springboks than Ireland

Why did Orlando Pirates' Jose Riveiro finally break his silence on Monnapule Saleng?

By Michael Sherman | Published Mar 15, 2025

Why did Orlando Pirates' Jose Riveiro finally break his silence on Monnapule Saleng?

Why did Orlando Pirates' Jose Riveiro finally break his silence on Monnapule Saleng?

Orlando Pirates need Pitso Mosimane's winning formula to challenge Sundowns' dominance

By Lunga Biyela | Published Mar 14, 2025

Orlando Pirates need Pitso Mosimane's winning formula to challenge Sundowns' dominance

Orlando Pirates need Pitso Mosimane's winning formula to challenge Sundowns' dominance