Michael Sherman

Senior Sports Journalist

Watch VideoTony Brown already turned down an offer to join the All Blacks six months ago - report

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Tony Brown, Springboks assistant coach, according to a report declined an offer to join the All Blacks six months ago due to his contract commitments but remains ...

Watch VideoInjury-plagued Proteas will have done some head-scratching for West Indies squad selection

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The Proteas selectors face a challenging task in announcing their T20I squad against the West Indies, with potential inclusions from the SA20 and possible changes ...

Watch VideoSEC’s Matthew Breetzke ready for anything against PC in SA20 qualifier one

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Sunrisers Eastern Cape’s Matthew Breetzke is prepared to adapt to the unpredictable Kingsmead pitch as his team faces Pretoria Capitals in the SA20 qualifier one, ...

Watch VideoTony Brown breaks silence on Springbok job: ‘I don’t have an out of my contract’

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Tony Brown has confirmed his commitment to the Springboks, dismissing rumours of a return to New Zealand due to contractual obligations until the 2027 Rugby World ...

Watch VideoAfcon final was almost catastrophic for African football - football pundit

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The Africa Cup of Nations final was marred by controversy as Senegal narrowly avoided a walk-off, while Moroccan players employed dirty tactics, including attempts ...

Disgraceful scenes in Afcon final as Morocco players and officials adopt dirty tactics

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Morocco’s controversial tactics during the Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal, including attempts to steal goalkeeper Édouard Mendy’s towel, have sparked ...

Watch VideoApple to replace ChatGPT with Google Gemini in $1 billion annual deal for AI

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Apple is set to replace ChatGPT with Google Gemini in a $1 billion annual deal to enhance its AI capabilities, integrating Gemini’s models into future Apple Intelligence ...

Watch VideoDon’t buy an Apple TV now, the new model is coming sooner than you think

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Avoid buying the current Apple TV 4K 3rd Gen as a new model with an A17 Pro chip and potentially increased storage is expected in March, possibly at a lower price. ...

Watch VideoYouTuber announces launch of phone that screams Blackberry hunk of junk

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YouTuber Mr Mobile announced the Clicks Communicator at CES 2026, an outdated phone with a physical keyboard and 4” screen, marketed as a distraction-free work device ...

Watch VideoLungi Ngidi: The divisive X-factor Proteas bowler shines again in piece of history in SA20

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Lungi Ngidi, known for his inconsistency, delivered a historic hat-trick in SA20 and played a crucial role in South Africa’s victory at Lord’s, showcasing his X-factor ...

Watch VideoNo razzmatazz detected: Gayton McKenzie welcomes back Bafana at eerily quiet OR Tambo after Afcon exit

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SA Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie quietly welcomed Bafana Bafana back to South Africa after their Afcon exit, contrasting with their previous hero’s welcome, and ...

Watch VideoDale Steyn questions Ottniel Baartman’s omission from Proteas T20 World Cup squad

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Dale Steyn criticised the exclusion of Ottniel Baartman, the leading wicket-taker in the SA20, from the Proteas T20 World Cup squad, highlighting his impressive ...

Watch VideoKwena Maphaka has that X-factor for the T20 World Cup, says Shukri Conrad

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Coach Shukri Conrad believes 19-year-old Kwena Maphaka could be a standout player for South Africa in the T20 World Cup, despite the team’s relatively inexperienced ...

Watch VideoBafana Bafana’s Afcon exit: High expectations and defensive woes exposed

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Bafana Bafana’s Afcon exit in the Round of 16 exposed unmet expectations and persistent defensive lapses, despite having more possession and shots against Cameroon. ...

Watch VideoBafana’s Afcon loss to Cameroon: Hugo Broos blames bad luck, eyes future success at Fifa World Cup

Michael Sherman|Updated

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos attributes their 2-1 Afcon loss to Cameroon to bad luck and shifts focus to future success at the Fifa World Cup, emphasising the ...

Watch VideoJeffreys Bay childminder arrested after toddler found with open wounds

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A 59-year-old childminder in Jeffreys Bay was arrested on New Year’s Day after a two-year-old girl was found with open wounds, leading to charges of child neglect ...

Watch VideoGo big or go home for Bafana Bafana at Afcon against Cameroon

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Bafana Bafana’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign under coach Hugo Broos will be seen as a potential failure if they lose to Cameroon in the Round of 16, despite Cameroon’s ...

Watch VideoIn Bafana Bafana we trust, against Cameroon in Afcon Round of 16

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Bafana Bafana, under Hugo Broos, are poised for a promising clash against five-time Afcon champions Cameroon in the Round of 16, with their recent rise in form and ...

Watch VideoThe five best tech gadgets coming in 2026

Michael Sherman|Updated

Here are the top five tech gadgets of 2026, including Apple’s budget MacBook, DJI Osmo Pocket 4, Samsung Galaxy S26 series, Microsoft’s AI advancements, and Huawei’s ...

Watch VideoBafana Bafana face heavyweights Cameroon in Afcon Round of 16 showdown

Michael Sherman|Updated

Bafana Bafana, and their strategic prowess under Hugo Broos, face five-time Afcon champions Cameroon in an exciting Round of 16 showdown at Agdal Medina Stadium, ...

Watch VideoBafana Bafana will find out their Round of 16 opponent just before New Year’s celebrations kick off

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Bafana Bafana will discover their Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 opponent just before New Year’s celebrations, having advanced from Group B, and could face Ivory ...

Watch VideoStill Afcon dark horses: What we learnt from Bafana’s group campaign

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Bafana Bafana’s strong group campaign at Afcon, highlighted by a tactical triumph against Egypt and victories over Angola and Zimbabwe, positions them as potential ...

Watch VideoHow Bruce Fordyce transformed marathon running in South Africa

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Bruce Fordyce transformed ultra-marathon running into a South African cultural phenomenon, notably through his dominance in the Comrades Marathon and his role in ...

Watch VideoHow the F1 calendar works: When is the earliest South Africa could host a Grand Prix race?

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The Kyalami Grand Prix circuit’s upgrades to FIA Grade 1 standards are underway, but hosting an F1 race in South Africa hinges on fitting into the already packed ...

Watch VideoGood thing Eskom doesn’t power ChatGPT - this is how much power the AI app uses

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ChatGPT’s staggering annual electricity consumption of 17.23 terawatt-hours, equivalent to powering New York for nearly four months or China for 15 hours, highlights ...