Michael Sherman

Senior Sports Journalist

Watch VideoHow playing Panama will help Hugo Broos fine-tune his Bafana side ahead of the Fifa World Cup

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Coach Hugo Broos aims to fine-tune Bafana Bafana by hosting Panama in two international friendlies in March, providing valuable experience against a team ranked ...

Watch VideoWhy Markus Muller might be the next big thing in Springbok rugby

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Markus Muller is emerging as a promising talent in Springbok rugby, with Junior Springboks coach Kevin Foote highlighting his grounded approach and potential to ...

Watch VideoGayton McKenzie confirms no Formula 1 in South Africa in the near future

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Despite ongoing efforts and upgrades at the Kyalami Grand Prix circuit, South Africa’s Minister of Sport Gayton McKenzie acknowledges that hosting an F1 race in ...

Watch VideoGayton McKenzie: Viva ICE! I agree with Donald Trump

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SA Minister of Sports Gayton McKenzie has expressed strong support for ICE’s actions in the US, agrees with Donald Trump, and predicts a World Cup victory for Bafana ...

Watch VideoHow South Africa’s next golf superstar has slipped under the radar

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Jayden Schaper, South Africa’s rising golf star, has quietly climbed to 49th in the world rankings after a series of impressive performances, including back-to-back ...

Watch VideoSouth African teams have benefitted the most from the URC - former RWC finalist

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South African rugby teams have significantly benefited from joining the United Rugby Championship, with the Stormers winning the title in 2021/2022 and consistently ...

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

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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?

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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 ...