Pirates ready for PSL title defence: ‘It’s going to take a lot,’ says keeper Sipho Chaine
Orlando Pirates will begin the defence of their Betway Premiership title on Saturday against newly promoted Milford FC at the Orlando Stadium (kick-off 15:30).
Who will rule the PSL roost?: News24 writers make their 2026/27 season predictions
Four brave (read: foolish) News24 writers put their reputations on the line by predicting what they think will happen in the 2026/27 Premier Soccer League season.
Stagnant Banyana did not prepare for decline, says Dludlu as Wafcon hints at a power shift
While the improvements of the likes of Malawi and Tanzania bode well for women’s game in Africa, there are concerns that Banyana Banyana are showing signs of a team that has reached its ceiling.
Springboks v All Blacks expected to generate ‘billions’ to help future-proof SA Rugby
The inaugural eight-match tour features the All Blacks playing four South African franchises and four Springbok Tests, with a final match in Baltimore targeting the lucrative US market ahead of the 2031 Rugby World Cup.
‘I’m here and happy’: Ouaddou ready to lead Pirates’ PSL title defence
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou is ready to lead his side in the defence of their Betway Premiership title.
Why the Commonwealth Games still matter: SA champ LJ van Zyl remembers glory years
In his first appearance at the Commonwealth Games in 2006, former South African 400m hurdler LJ van Zyl showed that his immense potential as a junior athlete would transition to the senior level.
Junior Boks back in SA: How parents of next generation are taking inspiration from Rassie
The family members of the Junior Boks players are optimistic about the future as there’s a clear pathway and alignment between the SA Rugby Junior structures and the Springboks.
Junior Boks mentor hails defence as key to winning World Champs title
On Saturday night, after watching his side lift the Junior World Championship for a second year running, Junior Springboks coach Kevin Foote echoed iconic Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson’s theory: “Attack wins you games and defence wins you titles”.
Coach Kevin: SA rugby in a special place after Junior Boks go back-to-back
South African rugby is in a special place.That’s the word from Junior Springboks coach Kevin Foote after his side successfully defended their Junior World Championship title.
Athenkosi Tsotsi | FIFA’s touch of class on Jayden Adams: Maybe all is not lost in the beautiful game
There were many instances during the 2026 edition of the FIFA World Cup that betrayed the very soul of football. The passing of Bafana Bafana star Jayden Adams reminded what the beautiful game is truly about: respect, compassion and humanity, writes Athenkosi Tsotsi.