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Anathi Wulushe is an award-winning sports writer for the Daily Dispatch. With more than three years of experience in the job, he specialises in covering rugby, cricket, football, and basketball.

Iqraam Rayners in action for Mamelodi Sundowns during the TotalEnergies CAF Super Cup match against  USM Alger at Loftus Versfeld on Sunday.
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Komphela urges Sundowns to show character after CAF setbacks

Mamelodi Sundowns senior coach Steve Komphela has challenged his players to show character and resilience for the remainder of the season after the club suffered two major setbacks on the continental stage. The Brazilians failed to win…

AmaZulu head  coach Arthur Zwane was named coach of the month for September and October.

Zwane's league run earns recognition, but says Cup heartbreak exposes flaws

AmaZulu FC head coach Arthur Zwane has been crowned the Betway Premiership Coach of the Month for September and October after inspiring Usuthu to an impressive five-match winning streak. The fine run of form has lifted the Durban side…


Gqeberha United's  Mzwandile Mkhize, left ,  and Prides AFC's Janice Mawila tussle for possession.

Komani United remain unbeaten inland, Cavaliers move to top of coastal in Motsepe League

The Eastern Cape ABC Motsepe League saw major shifts this weekend as GQ Cavaliers claimed the coastal stream summit, while inland leaders Komani United maintained their flawless start to the season. Amavarara lost their two-week grasp on…

The University of Fort Hare celebrate a goal during the Hollywoodbets Super League earlier this season.

Fort Hare set for Super League final showdown with Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies

The University of Fort Hare are ecstatic to have reached the the Hollywoodbets Super League (https://dispatch.co.za) final where they will meet defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies and fight for the first-prize purse of R2m. The…

Buffalo City Relatives striker Leago Moeketsi tussles for the ball against Amavarara opponents during their ABC Motsepe soccer league fixture last weekend. Picture: ALAN EASON

Motsepe League leaders Amavarara and Komani United face exciting double-header at Dumpy Adams

The Dumpy Adams Stadium in Komani will be the place to be this weekend as it will be hosting a blockbuster soccer double-header between the top teams in the Eastern Cape ABC Motsepe League. (https://Dispatch.co.za) Both stream leaders,…

Mbekezeli Mbokazi goes on a run during a soccer international in Cape Town

Mbokazi, Foster return for Bafana, while Zwane axed for Kenya double

Bafana Bafana head coach Pitso Mosimane has recalled defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi and striker Lyle Foster while leaving out experienced midfielder Themba Zwane for his final 27-man squad for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon)…

United to play for the late Appolis in T20 final against Bohs

United Cricket Club say they will dedicate the final of the Border Premier League T20 competition against Bohemians at the Feathers Cricket Ground to their late manager, Lance Appolis. Appolis passed away in March this year. He was…

Buffalo City ruled out for Chiefs game

Chippa United have confirmed their high-profile Betway Premiership clash against Kaizer Chiefs will take place at the newly renovated Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha.

Salmaan Moerat is in the Springbok team to take on Italy on Saturday

Erasmus defends Moerat selection for Italy

Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has come out strongly in defence of lock Salmaan Moerat after public debate over his selection to face Italy in Turin. Moerat, who missed earlier fixtures this season through injury, makes his return in…

Walter Sisulu University All Blacks head coach Thembani Mkokeli recently acquired his Level 3 coaching certificate.

Mkokeli joins elite of rugby mentors with recent coaching qualification

University of Walter Sisulu All Blacks head coach Thembani Mkokeli has recently achieved his SA Rugby Level 3 coaching accreditation, making him the only coach with this status in the Border region. The qualification is the highest…

Banyana Banyana captain Refiloe Jane.

Banyana face unfamiliar foes in World Cup qualifiers

ANATHI WULUSHE Banyana Banyana are deep in preparation for the preliminary phase of the Fifa Women’s World Cup 2027 playoff tournament (https://dispatch.co.za) in Morocco in late November. Coach Desiree Ellis and captain Refiloe Jane…

FC Buffalo City Relatives striker Leago 'Forlan' Moeketsi battles for possession with two Amavarara FC players in the teams' Eastern Cape ABC Motsepe league fixture at the North End Stadium, KuGompo City, on Saturday.

Amavarara stay top of coastal log, Komani Utd move up inland

Amavarara retained their position at the top of the coastal log in the Eastern Cape ABC Motsepe League by beating Buffalo City Relatives 2-1 at the North End Stadium at the weekend. Relatives were playing at the neutral venue because…

Iinyathi's Sithembile Langa celebrates the wicket of Warriors' Modiri Litheko with teammates  at Buffalo Park on Saturday.

Iinyathi pleased with finishing Pro20 on a high

Though not proceeding to the next round of the Pro20 Cup, the Eastern Cape Iinyathi says that (https://Dispatch.co.za)beating division one teams the North West Dragons and the Warriors will boost the morale of the team as they go back to…

Yonela Ngxingolo is tackled by Tais Gomes da Costa Prioste, of Brazil, during their women's rugby match in England earlier this year

Ngxingolo's Bok milestone a journey of grit, growth and self-belief

Yonela Ngxingolo engraved herself in the history books of women's rugby in the country over the weekend, becoming the second player to reach 50 caps for the Springboks. The first to have walked the path was Nolusindiso Booi…

Safa CEO Lydia Monyepao speaks at a national executive committee meeting in Johannesburg. Picture: LEFTY SHIVAMBU/GALLO IMAGES

Safa increases ABC Motsepe League protest and appeals fees

The South African Football Association (Safa) has announced steep fee increases for protests, complaints, appeals, and arbitration across the ABC Motsepe League. Approved by the national executive committee, the move aims to deter…