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Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates will attempt to redeem themselves in the annual Carling Black Label Cup, when the two giants meet at FNB stadium in Johannesburg on the 27th of July. The cup, which was launched in Johannesburg on Tuesday (28 May 2019), will return this year after it took a break last year owing to the FIFA World Cup in Russia. Pirates have won the trophy four times since it was l...

Last week, deputy president David Mabuza postponed his swearing in ceremony saying that he still need to respond to the ANC's Integrity Commission report.

Boxing South Africa Chief Executive Tsholofelo Lejaka says the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA)'s proposed regulations would further cripple the professionalism of the sport that is already dying a slow, painful death.

Gauteng Education Spokesperson, Steve Mabona says applications are proceeding smoothly so far.

Access to social grants provision has also increased though remains unsustainable means of survival for most of the more than 15-million beneficiaries.

Royal Eagles coach Sazi Ngubane insists they have not yet given up on their dream of Absa Premiership football next season, despite the odds heavily stacked against them making it.

Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila (TTM) coach Momcilo “Moma” Medic says despite the result in the PSL promotion play-offs game between Royal Eagles and Maritzburg United tomorrow, his side will still be professional in their last game.

Rooi Mahamutsa is tired of all the speculation behind a possible retirement from him. The defender says it is up to him to decide when and where he will retire and believes he still has another two seasons left in football.

Temba Bavuma has all the credentials to both captain and play for the Proteas across all formats, according to his franchise coach Enoch Nkwe.

South Africa continues to pay tribute to retired hockey legend Rhett Halkett who announced his plans to hang up his stick after 157 national caps.

Felix Badenhorst became the joint all-time leading goal-scorer in the history of the Cosafa Cup yesterday, but it was still not enough as his Eswatini side were held to a 2-2 draw by Comoros Islands at the King Zwelithini Stadium in Umlazi.

University Sport South Africa (USSA) President Ilhaam Groenewald is confident that Team South Africa can accumulate at least eight medals at the 30th Summer Universiade (World University Games).

South African men Under 20 coach Thabo Senong says his team will remain confident in the last two games at the FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Poland.

South African men Under 20 coach Thabo Senong says his team will remain confident in the last two games at the FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Poland.

University Sport South Africa (USSA) President Ilhaam Groenewald is confident that Team South Africa can accumulate at least eight medals at the 30th Summer Universiade (World University Games). The games are scheduled to take place between 3rd and the 14th of July in the city of Napoli, Italy. Groenewald is gunning for at least two gold medals at the biennial games.

The match against Norway will be Banyana's ninth fixture this year alone having started with two friendlies against Sweden and the Netherlands in Cape Town back in January.

Bafana Bafana have started their preparations for the COSAFA Cup in Durban with the majority of the players having arrived last night (Sunday, 26 May 2019). A total of 21 players are in camp with only the French based Keagan Dolly and Liam Jordan from Denmark expected tonight and tomorrow respectively. The team, made up mainly of the SA U23 national team players will join the tournament in the qua...

A South African Football Association (SAFA) Disciplinary Committee has found Limpopo ABC Motsepe League side Madridtas FC guilty of contravening several rules including Rule 10 of Competitions Uniforms and Rule 13. The side from Mankweng fielded Martin Nsimba against Mikhado FC on 7 April while his name had been scratched off the team sheet. According to the verdict released by SAFA today (Monday,...

After a good win against the Highlanders on the weekend that kept their hopes of reaching the knockout stages alive, the Stormers will travel to Johannesburg this weekend (01 June 2019) to take on the Lions in a key Super Rugby game. Front ranker Steven Kitschoff, who has been captaining the side when Siya Kolisi is off the field, believes the team is stepping up at this crucial time of the season...

Hlangabeza Primary School from Khutsong dominated the 2019 Gauteng Schools Indivuidual Chess Championship at the Tshwane Event Centre at the weekend. The trio of Minentle Miya, Bernet George and Asanda Sangweni made sure they represented the school from Gauteng’s west rand well. The trio made their intentions clear from start with George scooping straight 4 games with only one draw, out of 5. With...

As the Namibian national team squad of 17 players under the head coach Ricardo Mannetti goes into camp in Pretoria today (Monday, 27 May 2019), the battle for the extra spots in the squad is heating up. The Brave Warriors B-team shocked Mozambique in Group B’s opening game beating them 2-1 at the COSAFA Cup at King Zwelithini stadium in Umlazi yesterday. Namibian attacker Absalom Iimbondi was a th...

Orlando Pirates became the Castle Africa5s South African champions this weekend after beating Bengezela 7-4 in the men’s division in Pretoria. Pirates, who were the defending champions, will represent SA in Tanzania for the continental championships in three weeks’ time. Pirates Captain Jose Garcia was happy they won. Drama Queens beat Chilli Sauce 6-4 in the women’s division to also earn their ri...

South Africa under-20 men national team started their FIFA World Cup campaign with a disappointing 5-2 defeat against Argentina in Poland on Saturday. Argentina goals were scored by Fausto Vera, brace from Esequiel Barco and another brace from Adolf Gaich. Amajita’s goals were coverted by Keenan Phillips and Lyle Foster. Amajita coach Thabo Senong gave credit to Argentina.

The Two Oceans Marathon double champion Gerda Steyn, has shifted her focus after a well deserve break to Comrades Marathon. The event which will be held on the 9th of June is an up run starting from City Hall in Durban to Scottville Racecourse in Pietermaritzburg. Steyn is currently polishing up her race preparations in France. She has been in France since early this month and her preparations are...

The Presidency has noted media reports that President Ramaphosa is expected to announce the members of the new executive tomorrow, Monday 27 May 2019. The Presidency wishes to advise that the announcement will be made later in the week.