Michael Sherman

Senior Sports Journalist

Watch VideoCricket SA vs. Ottneil Baartman: Who’s telling the truth about World Cup squad exclusion?

Michael Sherman|Published

The controversy surrounding Ottneil Baartman’s exclusion from the Proteas T20 World Cup squad highlights conflicting statements from Cricket SA and Baartman, raising ...

Watch VideoMamelodi Sundowns’ dominance challenged: Is Kaizer Chiefs’ revival here?

Michael Sherman|Updated

Kaizer Chiefs’ rise to second place in the Betway Premiership, with a strong defensive record and renewed hope under new leadership, challenges Mamelodi Sundowns’ ...

Watch VideoGraeme Smith on SA20: We’re building something meaningful for South African cricket

Michael Sherman|Published

Graeme Smith praises the SA20 League for its role in enhancing South African cricket, highlighting its successful fourth edition as excellent preparation for the ...

Lhuan-dre Pretorius was kept in the loop by Shukri Conrad about World Cup exclusion; why wasn’t Ottniel Baartman?

Michael Sherman|Published

Ottniel Baartman’s exclusion from the T20 World Cup squad has left him in the dark about his international future, despite his impressive SA20 performance and recent ...

Watch VideoStormers got the wake-up call they needed against Sharks, says Juan de Jongh

Michael Sherman|Published

Former Stormers and Springbok player Juan de Jongh believes the Stormers’ upset defeat to the Sharks could be beneficial, predicting a close rematch in Durban where ...

Watch VideoNo hard feelings ... Lhuan-dre Pretorius plays starring role in Proteas’ victory over Windies

Michael Sherman|Published

Lhuan-dre Pretorius starred in the Proteas’ victory over Windies with a 44-run knock, showcasing his readiness for international cricket despite being omitted from ...

Watch VideoSepp Blatter warns fans to stay away from Fifa World Cup in the USA

Michael Sherman|Published

Former Fifa president Sepp Blatter and Swiss anti-corruption lawyer Mark Pieth have urged fans to boycott the upcoming World Cup in the USA and Mexico due to concerns ...

Watch VideoDale Steyn still baffled by Ottniel Baartman’s Proteas' omission

Michael Sherman|Published

Dale Steyn expressed frustration over Ottniel Baartman’s exclusion from the Proteas’ T20 World Cup squad again despite his outstanding performance as the leading ...

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

Michael Sherman|Published

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

Michael Sherman|Published

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

Michael Sherman|Published

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’

Michael Sherman|Published

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

Michael Sherman|Published

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

Michael Sherman|Published

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

Michael Sherman|Published

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

Michael Sherman|Published

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

Michael Sherman|Published

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

Michael Sherman|Published

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

Michael Sherman|Published

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

Michael Sherman|Published

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

Michael Sherman|Published

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

Michael Sherman|Published

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

Michael Sherman|Published

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

Michael Sherman|Published

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 ...