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The death of Zolani Tete has led to Azinga Fuzile leaving to train in Johannesburg under Phumzile Matyhila and Colin Nathan.

Bosses deny Tete gymnasium closure amid Fuzile's departure

Eastern Cape Iinyathi vice-captain Nathan Roux during a training session at Buffalo Park. Iinyathi are playing the Dolphins in the Pro20 Cup in KuGompo City on Friday.
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Badgers defeat was 'just a blip' as Iinyathi aim for historic Dolphins upset

Eastern Cape Iinyathi vice-captain Nathan Roux calls their recent loss 'just a blip' as the team gears up for a crucial Pro20 clash against the…

Sinovuyo Mthintelwa  is flanked by trainer Thembani Gopheni  and manager Khwezi Booi.
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Mthintelwa’s career nosedives as ordered rematch fizzles out

Sinovuyo Mthintelwa's quest to avenge his controversial loss to Siyamthanda Mbali has hit a dead end after licensing issues led to his removal from…

Proteas top-order batter David Bedingham is one of the candidates for the number three position

Prince reluctant to reveal cards too early

Batting coach Ashwell Prince reveals South Africa have a 'very good idea' who will bat at No. 3 as the Proteas finalize their lineup ahead of the…

New signing Luan Giliomee is unlikely to make his debut for the Bulls against the Lions in a United Rugby Championship match at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday
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Bumbling Bulls must improve handling skills, says Ackermann

Marques Ackerman is in contention for a maiden Test appearance for the Proteas against Australia in Durban on Friday
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Conrad connection comes full circle for Marques Ackerman

After years of working through South Africa's domestic pipeline and delivering prolific red-ball form, Dolphins batter Marques Ackerman is in…

Race winner Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen celebrates following the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix in Sepang on October 4, 2026

Talking points from the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia

Despite tropical downpours, software glitches, and tactical tyre gambles at Sepang, modern F1 stars delivered a thrilling race. Here are the top…

Springbok flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu is expected to line up for the Stormers when they face the Sharks in a United Rugby Championship clash in Cape Town on Saturday
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Bok stars will boost Stormers for Sharks clash, says Laker

The Stormers are set to welcome back key Springbok stars, including Damian Willemse and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, as they prepare for a…

Italy forward Pio Esposito celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal during the Uefa Nations League clash against Turkey at the Ataturk Sports Complex Matlı Stadium in Bursa on September 28, 2026.

Mancini satisfied as Esposito seals Italy win over Turkey in Nations League

Italy boosted their Nations League quarter-final hopes with a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Turkey in Bologna, thanks to goals from Gianluca…

Bangladesh bowler Hasan Mahmud sends down a delivery on the third day of the first cricket Test match against Australia at Marrara Stadium in Darwin on August 15, 2026.

Hasan says Test cricket momentum turning for Bangladesh

Pace bowler Hasan Mahmud believes Bangladesh's recent momentum and strong performances have transformed their dream of reaching the World Test…

France's Michael Olise celebrates after scoring his team's fourth goal during the UEFA Nations League Group A1 match against Belgium at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on October 5, 2026.

Zidane full of praise as France power to win over Belgium

Michael Olise came off the bench to score twice and provide an assist, inspiring France to a stunning 4-1 comeback victory against Belgium in the…

Gardens flyhalf Naylan Goede kicks the ball despite being challenged by a Saldanha player during a second-round Gold Cup match played in Kariega on Saturday
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Crack Durban outfit College Rovers next up for Gardens

Anrich Nortje has been carefully rebuilding his red-ball workload and bowling action ahead of SA’s Test series against Australia starting on Friday in Durban
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Anrich Nortje takes measured route back to national fold

Proteas fast bowler Anrich Nortje opens up about his gradual and calculated return to Test cricket ahead of South Africa's high-stakes series…

Zolisa Batyi sends Lucky Hobyane to the canvas during their SA featherweight title clash at the Orient Theatre in 2024. Batyi returns to the ring next month against Likho Sigaba.

Batyi pins hopes on bout against bosom buddy for a win

Former SA featherweight champion Zolisa Batyi prepares to clash with unbeaten friend Likho Sigaba for the WBA Gold title at Guild Theatre as he…


Qoboqobo United celebrate being crowned first division champions  after winning the district playoffs in Komga at  the weekend

Qoboqobo United storm into Border rugby premier League

Just one year since being established, Qoboqobo United are making headlines in Border club rugby circles (https://dispatch.co.za)and are moving up…

Leading the Komani Half-Marathon at the weekend were, from left, Letlatsa Nape, Sinethemba Jilingisi and Asisipho Matomane.

Komani races attract runners from across the region

The third running of the Komani Half-Marathon and 10km races highlighted surging athletic talent in the Border region, with Lesotho's Letlatsa Nape…

Ethan Adams on attack for the Lions during their United Rugby Championship match against the Ospreys at Park Stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday

Lions ready for physical battle against Bulls, says Van Rooyen

Following a bonus-point victory over the Ospreys, Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen warns his team must improve their accuracy and brace for a brutal…

Moyisi Booi, whose last bout was a controversial draw against David Nunez, does not yet know the identity of his next opponent.

Booi in dark with identity of next challenger

Mdantsane’s Moyisi Booi is still in the dark about whether he will defend his SA title against veteran Jackson Chauke or Nkosinathi Sibiya, after…

Michael Stephen ahead of Stuart White and Charl Visser in the rain at Aldo Scribante Raceway on Saturday

Michael Stephen shows his class in the rain

Bafana Bafana's Puso Dithejane during a soccer training session at the Orlando Amstel Arena

Mosimane hails young Bafana Bafana stars after win over Egypt

Pitso Mosimane praised his young Bafana Bafana squad after an impressive 1-0 friendly victory against Egypt in Cairo, courtesy of a second-half goal…