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Navigation, falls and a new champion: Roof of Africa wraps up 2025 hard enduro season

Lance Fredericks|Published

The Roof of Africa closed the 2025 Hard Enduro World Championship with James Moore taking the event win and Mani Lettenbichler securing the world title after a dramatic ...

Andrea Stella addresses McLaren's disqualification from the Las Vegas GP and its title implications

Lance Fredericks|Published

McLaren boss Andrea Stella explains the technical breach that led to Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri’s disqualification from the Las Vegas Grand Prix, reshaping the ...

Surprise Ralani takes over Gaza United as new head coach in ABC Motsepe League

Lance Fredericks|Published

Former Mamelodi Sundowns star Bradley “Surprise” Ralani has been appointed Gaza United head coach for the 2025/26 ABC Motsepe League season, starting his tenure ...

Proteas dominate Day Two as Senuran Muthusamy hits maiden Test century against India in Guwahati

Lance Fredericks|Published

Senuran Muthusamy struck a maiden Test century and Marco Jansen hammered 93 as South Africa reached 489 on Day Two of the India vs Proteas Test in Guwahati, putting ...

Seloyi wins inaugural Kimberley Big Hole Marathon as Northern Cape runners deliver big results

Lance Fredericks|Updated

Bennet Seloyi won the inaugural Diamonds and Dorings Kimberley Big Hole Marathon, while Hopetown’s Arthur Jantjies and several Kimberley runners delivered standout ...

F1 drama in Las Vegas: Piastri stutters again, Norris surges ahead, but McLaren braces for possible disqualification

Lance Fredericks|Published

Oscar Piastri’s title bid falters in Las Vegas as McLaren faces a technical investigation and Lewis Hamilton endures another difficult weekend, setting up a tense ...

Springboks crush Ireland in Dublin as dominant scrum powers 24-13 victory on Outgoing Tour

Lance Fredericks|Published

The Springboks beat Ireland 24-13 in Dublin with a dominant scrum and composed defence, extending their unbeaten tour and securing their first victory in the city ...

Philip Snyman reshapes experienced Blitzbok squad for 2026 SVNS opener in Dubai

Lance Fredericks|Published

Blitzbok coach Philip Snyman has refreshed his squad for the 2026 HSBC SVNS opener in Dubai, adding Christie Grobbelaar and Donavan Don while adjusting leadership ...

Toyota launches Hilux Custom Builds with factory-engineered, fully integrated conversions

Lance Fredericks|Published

Toyota South Africa has launched Hilux Custom Builds, a factory-engineered conversion programme offering OEM-tested, warranty-backed workhorse upgrades designed ...

Coach Swys de Bruin praises 'rapid growth' as Springbok Women begin 2026 World Cup journey

Lance Fredericks|Published

Swys de Bruin celebrates 'rapid growth' in women's rugby after successful 2026 alignment camp, highlighting emerging talent and unprecedented interest as Springbok ...

Viking Snyman hits 50 as Springboks prepare to raid Irish fortress

Lance Fredericks|Published

RG Snyman marks his 50th Test cap as the Springboks return to Dublin with a refreshed lineup, chasing a long-awaited win over Ireland in Saturday’s high-stakes Aviva ...

Three years later: Unsolved Kimberley killing deepens anger ahead of Women’s Shutdown

Lance Fredericks|Published

Three years after Chareen Augustine was murdered in Kimberley, her family still has no answers. As Women for Change calls for a national shutdown, the case highlights ...

A litter licence is the silly solution

Lance Fredericks|Published

As Kimberley sinks deeper into neglect, this column calls for leadership, accountability and a change in public behaviour, warning that young residents are growing ...

Dublin looms as Kolisi links Test to GBV awareness

Lance Fredericks|Published

The Springboks return to Dublin searching for a long-awaited win over Ireland, while captain Siya Kolisi urges supporters to wear purple on Friday in support of ...

Kimberley Big Hole Marathon: Safety on track amid pre-race tensions

Lance Fredericks|Published

Despite social media threats, organisers insist that Saturday’s Big Hole Marathon remains safe, with robust security, police visibility and full monitoring to protect ...

ICC launches new global tournament to expand Women’s game worldwide

Lance Fredericks|Published

The ICC has announced the inaugural Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy in Bangkok from November 20-30, building on record World Cup momentum to expand opportunities, ...

Bafana Bafana secure 3-1 victory against Zambia as Afcon preparations continue

Lance Fredericks|Published

Bafana Bafana defeated Zambia 3-1 in Gqeberha, with Oswin Appollis, Muhau Nkota, and Sphephelo Sithole scoring. The win boosts South Africa’s confidence ahead of ...

SA Women’s Sevens storm into semis after dominant displays

Lance Fredericks|Published

The Springbok Women’s Sevens team powered into the Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens Cup quarter-finals after beating Mauritius and Zimbabwe without conceding, scoring ...

Four-try Springboks outmuscle Italy despite playing 70 minutes with 14 men

Lance Fredericks|Published

The Springboks delivered a remarkable 32-14 win over Italy in Turin, scoring four tries despite losing Franco Mostert to a red card early and playing almost 70 minutes ...

India seize control as Bumrah destroys South Africa on opening day

Lance Fredericks|Published

Jasprit Bumrah’s five-wicket burst powered India into control on Day 1 of the first Test in Kolkata, bowling South Africa out for 159 before closing on 37/1 in reply. ...

Northern Cape youth cricket showcases talent at Wildeklawer 2025 tournament

Lance Fredericks|Published

The 2025 Wildeklawer Primary Schools Cricket Tournament concluded with Laerskool Kathu and Oranje-Noord winning Cups. Standout performers included Willem Adriaan ...

Springboks shuffle XV for Turin – Kolisi leads fresh-look side against in-form Italy

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Rassie Erasmus makes 11 changes for the Springboks’ Test in Turin, retaining Siya Kolisi as captain while freshening the pack and backs to build squad depth ahead ...

Pirates’ Champions League fate now rests with CAF judicial ruling

Lance Fredericks|Published

Orlando Pirates have lodged an appeal with CAF after their CAF Champions League elimination by Saint-Eloi Lupopo, citing coach and player eligibility concerns, with ...

Man-down Springboks adapt and dominate in second half to defeat France

Lance Fredericks|Published

South Africa overcame a red card to lock Lood de Jager to beat France 32-17 in Paris, with a dominant second-half performance highlighting resilience, tactical discipline, ...

Saim Ayub leads Pakistan to series victory as Proteas collapse in Faisalabad

Lance Fredericks|Published

Pakistan dismantled South Africa in the third ODI in Faisalabad, with Saim Ayub’s 77 leading the hosts to a historic series win and giving Proteas youngsters valuable ...