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Anathi Wulushe

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.

EC Iinyathi's Jason Niemand getting after a delivery against the North West Dragons at Buffalo Park on Monday.
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Road-weary Iinyathi out to extend Badgers dominance

The Eastern Cape Iinyathi are set to face the Garden Route Badgers in a Pro20 Cup pool game, aiming to extend their dominant record of four wins out of five recent meetings.

The brain behind the King of Glory tournament, Sibusiso Nodada, and Eastern Cape  sport MEC Sibulele Ngongo, during one of the event's prize-givings.
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King of Glory tournament returns, drawing PSL scouts to KuGompo City

The King of Glory provincial tournament returns to KuGompo City, drawing PSL scouts and clubs like Mamelodi Sundowns, who have previously scouted talent such as Lwandile Godloza from the event.

Sithembile Langa believes more upsets are on the cards in the Pro20 Cup this season.
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Iinyathi upset over Dragons first of many to come in Pro20 against division 1 outfits - Langa

While the talk since the Pro20 Cup was formally announced has been about Division 2 teams being under pressure to deliver against those in the top flight, Eastern Cape Iinyathi bowler Sithembile Langa says it is actually the opposite.

Veteran all-rounder Ayabulela Gqamane is back for a stint with EC Iinyathi
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Iinyathi shed light on surprise enrolment of veteran Gqamane

The Eastern Cape Iinyathi have temporarily enlisted 37-year-old veteran Ayabulela Gqamane for the Pro20 Cup due to injury concerns among key players.

Luzuko Domingos of Camdeboo Academy pursues Kuhle Mgxekwe of Prides AFC during the ABC Motsepe League clash at the North End Stadium on Saturday.
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Ravens start title defence strongly, newbies Prides get Motsepe League off to flier

Prides AFC marked their Eastern Cape ABC Motsepe League debut with a 2-0 win over Camdeboo Football Academy, while defending champions FC Ravens started strong by beating United FC 3-1.

East London Police player Luhlumelo Pantyo tackles Keagan Joubert of the Western Cape outfit Durbanville Bellville just too late in their Gold Cup clash at the Police Park on Saturday afternoon.
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Border clubs fall short again in Gold Cup openers

The contrasting gap in standards between the rest of the country and Border clubs was again exposed in the Gold Cup this weekend as the region’s reps, Young Leopards and East London Police, bowed out in the first round.

The Eastern Cape Iinyathi's Jason Niemand sends a delivery to the boundary against the North West Dragons at Buffalo Park on Monday.
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Molefe spins Iinyathi to famous Dragons upset

The Eastern Cape Iinyathi secured their first win of the season by defeating the North West Dragons by 13 runs in a Pro20 Cup match at Buffalo Park, maintaining their unbeaten T20 record at home.

Iinyathi batsman Mncedisi Malika in the nets ahead of the game against the North West Dragons.
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Iinyathi out to slay Dragons in Pro20 debut at Buffalo Park

The Eastern Cape Iinyathi are set for their first home Pro20 match of the season against the Division One North West Dragons at Buffalo Park in KuGompo City.

Rain washed out play between the Heat and Iinyathi at the Kimberley Diamond Oval.
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Iinyathi and Heat share debut Pro20 points in Kimberley after washout

The Eastern Cape Iinyathi’s Pro20 Cup debut against the Northern Cape Heat was abandoned at Kimberley’s Diamond Oval on Saturday without a ball being bowled.

Reece van Eden, from Hamiltons, scores during a Gold Cup game against East London Police at Police Park.

Police, Young Leopards seek elusive Gold Cup breakthrough for Border

Two of Border Rugby’s top sides, East London Police and Young Leopards, will embark on another journey to change the fortunes of the region in the first round of the Gold Cup this weekend.

Old Grey midfielder Vernon Campher on the run against FC Ravens in the ABC Motsepe League provincial decider in April at Sisa Dukashe Stadium in Mdantsane.

EC ABC Motsepe League kicks off with mouth-watering clashes

The Eastern Cape ABC Motsepe League begins this weekend with defending champions FC Ravens facing newly promoted United FC in Bizana.

EC Iinyathi's Nathan Roux bowls in the nets during a practice session at Buffalo Park Cricket Stadium on Wednesday

Iinyathi seek first Pro20 win in Kimberley challenge with the Heat

The Eastern Cape Iinyathi are aiming for their first Pro20 win as they face the Northern Cape Heat at the Diamond Oval.

Swallows and Old Boys clash during the Border Super League at the Sisa Dukashe Stadium in Mdantsane in May  2026.

Swallows celebrate 115-year legacy as ‘factory of black Springboks’

Swallows Rugby Football Club of Mdantsane, founded in 1911, is celebrating its 115-year legacy as a key institution in developing Black rugby talent in South Africa, having survived wars, apartheid, and forced relocations.

Jerome Bossr of the Eastern Cape Iinyathi.

Iinyathi ready to compete in Pro20, not just participate

Playing their first provincial derby against the Warriors, facing Proteas stars, visiting the “Bullring” at the Wanderers Stadium and creating SA20 opportunities are among the things the EC Iinyathi can look forward to in the inaugural…

Yanela Mbuthuma of Orlando Pirates during the Betway Premiership match against AmaZulu at Kings Park Stadium on August 12.

Mntambo backs Mbuthuma amid calls for more goals

Former PSL player Linda Mntambo has defended Orlando Pirates striker Yanela Mbuthuma's selection for the Bafana Bafana squad amid public and pundit scrutiny over his goal-scoring record.