Alicia Pillay

Journalist

Sports minister Zizi Kodwa says Springboks, Proteas can fly SA flag … for now

Alicia Pillay|Published

Minister of Sport Zizi Kodwa allayed fears for now as to whether or not the Springboks and Proteas would be able to fly South Africa’s national flag.

Multichoice disappointed in SABC for rejecting offer to broadcast Cricket World Cup

Alicia Pillay|Published

Whether local cricket fans will be able to watch the Proteas at the Cricket World Cup remains to be seen as Multichoice and the SABC are unable to broker a deal. ...

Multichoice gets another offer from SABC – this time to broadcast the Cricket World Cup

Alicia Pillay|Published

The Cricket World Cup is just a few weeks away and SABC has made a bid to get it on their screens.

Bet you didn’t know these five random Rugby World Cup facts

Alicia Pillay|Published

Here’s are some random facts about the Rugby World Cup that you might not have known . . .

There seems to be method to the Springboks’ jersey madness

Alicia Pillay|Published

The Springboks’ teal and white away kit at the Rugby World Cup in France has hot topic, but there is a reason why South Africa and other teams have to wear alternative ...

Relax South Africa … There is method to the Springboks’ jersey madness

Alicia Pillay|Published

The Springboks’ teal and white away kit at the Rugby World Cup in France has hot topic, but there is a reason why South Africa and other teams have to wear alternative ...

Options are few but some SA Springbok fans can watch the Rugby World Cup

Alicia Pillay|Published

We are just hours away from the start of the Rugby World Cup in France, and South Africans have only a few options as to where they can watch the tournament.

Is Rassie Erasmus playing mind games ahead of Springboks World Cup opener?

Alicia Pillay|Published

And so the mind games have begun . . . We are just a day away from the start of the Rugby World Cup and Rassie Erasmus is already starting with what looks like some ...

Molefi Ntseki says it’s all starting to click for Kaizer Chiefs

Alicia Pillay|Published

Kaizer Chiefs have finally started to get results after they bagged a second win in a row after they beat Stellenbosch FC on Wednesday night.

Maweni feels ‘hurt’ after Proteas fail to make World Cup podium

Alicia Pillay|Published

An emotional Phumza Maweni found it hard to hold back the tears after the Proteas’ defeat in their final match at the Netball World Cup.

Msomi jokes she has 10 World Cups left in her legs despite uncertain future

Alicia Pillay|Published

Captain Bongi Msomi has given no clear indication as to just what her future will look like with the Proteas now that the Netball World Cup has come to an end.

‘You win some, you lose some’: Plummer wouldn’t trade Proteas for anyone

Alicia Pillay|Published

Coach Norma Plummer was full of praise for her Proteas team despite their sixth place finish at the Netball World Cup in Cape Town.

Kiwi Noeline Taurua wary of Proteas coach – ‘She scares the s*** out of me …’

Alicia Pillay|Published

When asked about coming up against her old foe Norma Plummer, New Zealand coach Noeline Taurua said: ‘she scares the s*** out of me!’.

Proteas make light work of Trinidad and Tobago to get back to winning ways

Alicia Pillay|Published

South Africa got back to winning ways with a convincing 69-28 victory over Trinidad and Tobago in their first Super Six Netball World Cup match at the Cape Town ...

Proteas dominate Sri Lanka to seal second win at Netball World Cup

Alicia Pillay|Published

South Africa kept their momentum at the Netball World Cup going when they beat Sri Lanka on Saturday for their second straight win in the tournament.

Under the microscope: the Proteas opponents at the Netball World Cup

Alicia Pillay|Published

The Proteas are expected to be successful at this year’s Netball World Cup, given their opponents, but the game isn’t played on paper.

Proteas pumped and eyeing a podium finish at Netball World Cup says Phumza Maweni

Alicia Pillay|Published

When it comes to an experienced player you don’t really get better than Proteas stalwart Phumza Maweni.

Here’s how the Netball World Cup’s format works

Alicia Pillay|Published

The Netball World Cup is just days away, so here’s your guide to just the Netball World Cup format works and who the Proteas can face.

Netball SA chief says Proteas have ‘no fear’ ahead of World Cup

Alicia Pillay|Published

With just a few days left before the World Cup kicks off for the first time on African soil, Netball SA CEO Blanche De Guerre says the Proteas are in their element ...

‘We learnt from our mistakes’: Netball SA coy about Proteas’ World Cup pay day

Alicia Pillay|Published

It remains to be seen just how much the Proteas will be getting for their participation at this year’s Netball World Cup.

Liverpool brace for midfield exodus, while Manchester United eye alterantive to Harry Kane

Alicia Pillay|Published

Manchester United are set to make a bid for Atalanta’s Rasmus Holjund as Liverpool face a midfield exodus.

Welcome wagon rolled out for Benni McCarthy at Manchester United

Alicia Pillay|Published

Benni McCarthy has made his return to Manchester United as the Red Devils resume training ahead of the start of the new season.

Popular sports publication gives Banyana Banyana kit a thumbs up

Alicia Pillay|Published

Banyana Banyana kit has proved popular ahead of the Women’s World Cup.

Proteas’ can depend on Shadine van der Merwe to be their driving force like ‘ertjie’ at Netball World Cup

Alicia Pillay|Published

Shadine van der Merwe is taking things day by day as she gets ready for the Netball World Cup with her Proteas teammates at the end of the month.

Springboks give Eben Etzebeth time to decide if he wants to face All Blacks after father’s death

Alicia Pillay and Leighton Koopman|Published

Harry Etzebeth, the father of Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth has passed away.