SABC Digital News

International Boxing Organization (IBO) welterweight champion Thulani “Tulz” Mbenge’s preparations for his title defense against Sebastian Formella in July have received a major boost after the Mdantsane-born boxer won the Male Boxer of the Year award at the South African Boxing Awards ceremony held at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg on last night.

Former Mamelodi Sundowns Coach Johan Neeskens says he is enjoying being an instructor after he retired from coaching in 2012. His last team was Sundowns after he was fired and replaced by the incumbent coach Pitso Mosimane.

With the FIFA Women's World Cup kicking off in less than a month, the competing nations are finalizing their squads and South Africa is no different. Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis this afternoon (Friday) announced her final 23-women squad that will represent South Africa at the global showpiece in France from the 7th of June to 7th July.

A trophy drought that is now in its fourth year at Kaizer Chiefs, hinges on the head coach Ernst Middendorp and his troops to arrest it tomorrow when they come up against National First Division (NFD) side TS Galaxy in the Nedbank Cup final at Moses Mabhida stadium tomorrow evening (19:00).

Mamelodi Sundowns Coach Pitso Mosimane says that veteran midfielder Hlompho Kekana should win the major awards at the PSL awards in Durban on Sunday.

Kaizer Chiefs and TS Galaxy meet in the Nedbank Cup final tomorrow (Saturday) night in Durban, with Amakhosi goalkeeper coach Lee Baxter conceding that all the pressure was on the Soweto side to claim the title.

South African football legend Lucas Radebe is disappointed that his former team Leeds United failed to qualify to the English Premiership after 16 years.

A trophy drought that is now in its fourth year at Kaizer Chiefs, hinges on the head coach Ernst Middendorp and his troops to arrest it on Saturday when they come up against National First Division (NFD) side TS Galaxy in the Nedbank Cup final at Moses Mabhida stadium on Saturday (Kick-Off at 19:00).

Kaizer Chiefs legend Lucas Radebe does not believe that his former team will beat National First Division team TS Galaxy in the Nedbank Cup final in Durban on Saturday. Chiefs have not won a silver ware in more than four years.

Sanusha Naidu has lost hope in Africa's story of poverty changing.

Political analyst Sanusha Naidu on African leadership problems

African Diaspora chairperson Dr Vusi Sibanda on reforms needed to deepen democracy and foster development in Africa.

Maritzburg United coach Eric Tinkler insists his players are mentally prepared for the Premier Soccer League’s Promotion/Relegation Play-Offs as they get ready to welcome Royal Eagles to the Harry Gwala Stadium on Sunday.

Thembalethu in George in the Western Cape, speak on the inconvenience of the ongoing taxi operators strike.

The women’s WBF bantamweight world champion Bukiwe “Anaconda” Nonina is not happy with the treatment that women’s boxing is getting in the country currently.

Having just completed a six months loan move at Supersport United, George Lebese would love to remain at Matsatsantsa.

Chippa United coach Clinton Larsen says he is willing to stay on at the Chilli Boyz if there are changes at the club’s structures. Larsen, who joined the Port Elizabeth side four months ago, has also revealed that he has already told Chilli Boyz chairman Siviwe ‘‘Chippa’’ Mpengesi that he must change a few things at the club.

Stormers Coach Robbie Fleck has named his team that will take on defending Super Rugby Champions Crusaders in a crunch game at Newlands on Saturday.

Strydom Wambi scored the only goal as Royal Eagles made a winning start to the Premier Soccer League’s Promotion/Relegation Play-Offs with a priceless 1-0 win over Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila in Durban yesterday.

Team Dimension Data for Qubeka dominated the podium for stage 2 of Tour De Limpopo as Connor Brown and Alexander Konychev finished first and third respectively.

Former Kaizer Chiefs coach Steve Komphela has called on the Amakhosi faithful to get behind their team if they want to see them produce the goods in the Nedbank Cup final against TS Galaxy in Durban on Saturday.

The May 25 to June 8 competition will see two groups of four played out with the top team in each reaching the quarter-finals where the big guns await.

Free State Stars coach Nikola Kavazovic is confident that the team will return to top flight football immediately next season. Stars were relegated on the last day after they lost 1-0 to champions Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday.

Mamelodi Sundowns Coach Pitso Mosimane says his team will be gunning for the tenth league title next season. Sundowns recently won their ninth title when they successfully defended their trophy after beating Free State Stars 1-0 in Bethlehem on Saturday.

Defending champion of Tour De Limpopo Gustav Basson of team TEG Continental started the defense of his title well by winning the first stage of this year’s event.