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Bloemfontein-gholfspeler Gabrielle Venter keer hierdie week terug na die Sonskynreeks Vroue-toer met die onderskeiding dat sy die mees onlangse Suid-Afrikaanse kampioen van die Kaapstad Ladies Open is, terwyl sy voorberei om weer eens in Kaapstad af te slaan.

Bloemfontein golfer Gabrielle Venter returns to the Sunshine Ladies Tour this week carrying the distinction of being the most recent South African champion of the Standard Bank Ladies Open as she prepares to tee it up in Cape Town once again.

The North West Dragons will be chasing back-to-back victories in the CSA One-Day Cup when they host the Lions in their first home fixture of the campaign on Wednesday afternoon. In an intriguing twist, the Lions’ first-class captain, Dominic Hendricks, who guided the side to yet another CSA 4-Day Series title, is turning out for the Dragons in the one-day format this season. Last year he donned th...

The Bloemfontein derby takes centre stage in round three of the 2026 Varsity Cup on Monday, with the Central University of Technology Ixias hosting their cross-town rivals, the University of the Free State Shimlas. Ixias captain and hooker Tokelo Ntaopane, who is set to make an impact off the bench, told OFM Sport that his side is determined to turn things around and believes they can cause an ups...

The Bloemfontein derby takes centre stage in round three of the 2026 Varsity Cup on Monday, with the Central University of Technology Ixias hosting their cross-town rivals, the University of the Free State Shimlas. Shimlas eighth-man Henri van Heerden, who will captain the side in the absence of flyhalf Bradley Giddy, told OFM Sport that they expect nothing less than a bruising battle.

The young and exciting golfer, Casey Jarvis, recorded the biggest win of his promising career on Sunday, claiming the 115th South African Open at Stellenbosch Golf Club to make it back-to-back victories on the DP World Tour. The 22-year-old secured a landmark triumph, etching his name into the country’s rich golfing history while earning coveted exemptions into both The Masters at Augusta in April...

The former Bloemfontein professional, Dean Burmester, stole the spotlight on a windswept opening day of the Investec South African Open, feeding off an electric home crowd to surge into a share of the lead at Stellenbosch Golf Club. Burmester reflects on his opening round at the iconic tournament he won in 2023.

The Proteas Women claimed the One-Day International series against Pakistan Women with a thrilling 16-run victory in an absolute run-fest at SuperSport Park in Centurion. South Africa now hold an unassailable 2–0 lead in the three-match series, bagging valuable points in the ICC Women's Championship. Player of the Match Annerie Dercksen said it was a hugely entertaining contest, and the team were...

The Knights are back in action on Thursday when they take on the Eastern Cape Iinyathi in Bloemfontein in round two of the CSA One-Day Cup. It marks the Free Staters’ first of two home games this week as they continue their push for an unprecedented domestic treble this season. On Sunday, the Knights will welcome the ever-tricky CSA Emerging side to town. Top-order batter Cole Abrahams, who struck...

Outgoing Cheetahs CEO Rory Duncan emphasised the importance of building strong foundations to support long-term success. Duncan told OFM Sport it's an important move to ensure the sports survival in the region.

President of Free State Rugby Coenraad Klopper announcing the Toyota Stadiums upgrade to Class B status.

Die Tuks losskakel Divan du Toit sê hulle sege teen die Shimlas in 'n nat Bloemfontein was as gevolg 'n goeie span poging.

Oliver Bekker delivered a superb final round of 67 to storm up the leaderboard and claim a two-shot victory at Durban Country Club on Sunday to be crowned as the new Durban Open champion. With the tournament reduced to 54 holes due to adverse weather, Bekker leaned on his experience to produce a composed closing round featuring seven birdies and just two dropped shots, finishing at 16-under-par ov...

Sunshine Tour Tournament Director, Gary Todd, on the decision to play the Durban Open over 54 holes.

Santiago Tarrio reflects on his second round at the Durban Country Club.

Christofer Blomstrand reflects on his second round at the Durban Open.

A maiden Proteas call-up for Dian Forrester headlines an exciting, youthful South African squad set to tour New Zealand for a five-match T20 International series from 15 to 25 March. The national selectors have handed the in-form North West Dragons all-rounder his first opportunity at the highest level of international cricket, rewarding a string of consistent performances on the domestic circuit...

The Flexbrands Knights have hit the reset button as they turn their attention to hunting a rare domestic Division 2 treble, with the CSA One-Day Cup getting underway this weekend. The Knights are the T20 Knockout and 4-Day Series champions after a superb season that has produced just one defeat so far. Knights assistant coach, Ruan Dercksen, told OFM Sport that while they have hit the reset button...

The Free State Rugby Union has begun the hunt for a new Chief Executive Officer following the sudden resignation of Rory Duncan on Wednesday. While news of the 48-year-old’s looming departure sent shockwaves around Toyota Stadium, it was, to some extent, anticipated. Contingency plans had already been put in place should the union lose the services of the former Free State captain. Chairman of the...

The Toyota Cheetahs delivered a convincing performance on Wednesday in their only SA Cup warm-up fixture, brushing aside the Griffons in Bloemfontein with a commanding 64–14 victory. In an extended hit-out of around 100 minutes, the Cheetahs crossed for three tries as they fine-tuned their preparations for next month’s SA Cup opener against the Boland Cavaliers. It was a productive outing overall,...

Cheetahs head coach Frans Steyn told OFM Sport that while the team had been looking forward to the trip to Cradock, he fully understands EP’s predicament and is equally intrigued by what the Northern Free Staters will bring.

Cheetahs Forward Coach, Tiaan Liebenberg, chats to OFM Sport about facing the Griffons now in their SA Cup warm-up game, as opposed to Eastern Province who had to cancel.

The NWU Eagles claimed a hard-fought 59-42 win against the CUT Ixias in Bloemfontein during round one of the 2026 Varsity Cup. Captain Stephan Krugel chats to OFM Sport about the victory under the new laws and laying the foundation for the season.

The Proteas surged to the top of Group D with a commanding seven-wicket victory over New Zealand in Ahmedabad in a pivotal ICC T20 World Cup clash on Saturday night. The win over the ever-dangerous Black Caps moved South Africa to six points on the log and all but guaranteed their place in the Super 8s, with one group match – against the United Arab Emirates – still to come. After the emphatic win...

The Currie Cup champions are set for a proper showdown in Welkom on Friday when the Griffons host the Suzuki Griquas in a crucial SA Cup warm-up clash. And don’t let the term “warm-up” fool you - there will be nothing friendly about this one. The match will see the Griffons, the First Division champions, lock horns with the Griquas, the reigning Premier Division champions of the Currie Cup. It’s a...