Michael Sherman

Senior Sports Journalist

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YouTuber Mr Mobile announced the Clicks Communicator at CES 2026, an outdated phone with a physical keyboard and 4” screen, marketed as a distraction-free work device ...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

Michael Sherman|Published

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 ...

Watch VideoF1 in South Africa in 2028? Kyalami has already secured approval for between R83 and R167 million rand track upgrades

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Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit is set to undergo upgrades costing between R83 and R167 million to become an FIA Grade One circuit, with plans to host an F1 event by ...

Not good news for Bafana - SuperComputer predicts premature end to Afcon run

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A supercomputer predicts Bafana Bafana’s Afcon journey will end in the quarterfinals against Morocco, despite their recent successes and a call for national support ...

Watch VideoHugo Broos has revived the passion in Bafana - Bongani Khumalo

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Hugo Broos has reignited passion in Bafana Bafana as they enter the Africa Cup of Nations as dark horses, facing tough competition in Group B against Egypt, Angola, ...

Watch VideoSA Rugby’s stellar 2025: Beyond the Springboks’ success

Michael Sherman|Published

South African rugby reached unprecedented heights in 2025 with the Springboks defending their Rugby Championship title, an unbeaten UK tour, and significant advancements ...

Watch VideoDewald Brevis needs to come good in India T20 series

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Dewald Brevis needs to score big in the remaining two matches of the India T20 series, as his current international performances, despite occasional brilliance, ...

Watch VideoAnrich Nortje’s triumphant return to the Proteas after a year-long injury battle can’t be understated

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Anrich Nortje made a cautious return to the Proteas after a year-long injury battle, showcasing his fitness and fiery pace in the first T20I against India, despite ...

Watch VideoTristan Stubbs reveals how he overcame Test struggles with key performances against Pakistan and India

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Tristan Stubbs overcame his Test struggles with key performances against Pakistan and India, revealing that improved net practice and finding rhythm were crucial ...

Watch VideoShaun Bartlett: Orlando Pirates must match Mamelodi Sundowns’ squad depth to clinch Premiership title

Michael Sherman|Published

Shaun Bartlett said Orlando Pirates must match Mamelodi Sundowns’ squad depth to secure the Betway Premiership title, despite currently leading the table.