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Proteas wicketkeeper Sinalo Jafta reacts during the ICC Women's World Cup semi-final against England

Sinalo Jafta speaks about addiction recovery after CSA award

Proteas women’s cricketer Sinalo Jafta received the Makhaya Ntini Power of Cricket Award at the CSA Awards, recognising her resilience and journey through addiction recovery.

Safa president Danny Jordaan with Bafana coach Hugo Broos at the Fifa World Cup send-off in Rosebank, Johannesburg, in May

Safa welcomes Zungu election challenge and opens talks over Hugo Broos future

It has been a busy period for the South African Football Association (Safa) following the Fifa World Cup.

Bafana Bafana defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi greets the crowd at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg on the team's return from the 2026 Fifa World Cup. File photo.

‘Prestigious teams calling’: Mbokazi’s agent on global interest, says no concrete offers yet

Basia Michaels says the destination and price must be right for the Bafana Bafana and Chicago Fire defender.

Reneilwe Letsholonyane during his stint as an assistant coach of SA during the African Nations Championship (Chan) at the Mandela National Stadium in Kampala, Uganda, in 2025.

Kaizer Chiefs must appoint coach who understands club’s magnitude: Letsholonyane

As Kaizer Chiefs continue their search for a new head coach, former midfielder Reneilwe Letsholonyane reiterated the importance of finding one with a good understanding of the club’s magnitude and the expectations that come with coaching…

Rajasthan Royals' Donovan Ferreira and Shubham Dubey at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh on April 28 2026.

Ferreira’s IPL success highlights value of franchise exposure

Many retired cricketers have had their say on how T20 leagues around the world continue to endanger international cricket and how players contribute to the process.

SA Test captain Temba Bavuma.

Bavuma backs rest as Proteas eye Australia, England tours

Over the past few years, the world has seen players in the peak of their careers leave international cricket.

Mamelodi Sundowns player Teboho Mokoena against Esperance during their second leg of the Champions League semifinal at Loftus Stadium in Pretoria.

Agent dismisses Al Ahly move for Teboho Mokoena

Teboho Mokoena’s representative Glyn Binkin has shut down widely spread speculation about his possible move from Mamelodi Sundowns to Egyptian team Al Ahly next season.

Nigeria's Stanley Nwabali in action against SA

Nwabali good enough for Europe, says Idah

Former Nigerian and Moroka Swallows goalkeeper Peterside Idah says he would have no problem seeing Stanley Nwabali join Kaizer Chiefs, but believes the Super Eagles shot-stopper is good enough to secure a move to Europe.

Proteas and Warriors batter Matthew Breetzke.

Breetzke reveals brutal Proteas verdict from selector talks

Warriors batter has ‘burning desire’ to play all formats for Proteas

SA white ball batter Rassie van der Dussen

Van der Dussen links Proteas snub to batting ‘out of position’

Proteas white-ball batter Rassie van der Dussen said that he batted out of position the last time he played T20Is, a feat that may have contributed to his exclusion from the squad for seven months.

Al-Ettifaq's Mohau Nkota during the Saudi Pro League match against Al Shabab at SHG Arena on November 8 2025 in Riyadh. File photo

Nkota’s rising value tests Al-Ettifaq’s resolve

Mohau Nkota’s agent Karabo Mathang-Tshabuse of P Management says the South African attacker is attracting growing interest from clubs around the world after a rise in his market valuation.

Tabraiz Shamsi and Lungi Ngidi share a joke during the ICC T20 World Cup match against Pakistan at the Sydney Cricket Ground on November 3, 2022

Tabraiz Shamsi reveals the brotherhood fuelling Lungi Ngidi’s World Cup comeback

South Africa’s leading T20I wicket-taker, Tabraiz Shamsi, is over the moon for the recent success of his close friend Lungi Ngidi at the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.

Lhuan-dre Pretorius of the Titans pulls a delivery during day two of the CSA 4-Day Series game against Western Province at Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town on February 10 2026. Picture:

Lhuan-dre Pretorius responds to Proteas snub the only way he knows

It’s been a season of mixed fortunes for 19-year-old Lhuan-dre Pretorius, the prodigious talent who burst onto the scene with a stellar campaign for the Paarl Royals in the SA20 two seasons ago.

Edelbert Dinha during his Orlando Pirates days

Dinha backs Pirates to end 13-year title drought

Former Orlando Pirates midfielder Edelbert Dinha has tipped his former club to finally end their 13-year wait for the league title, describing their strong start to the season as a clear reflection of the quality within the squad.

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu of the Springboks catches the ball during their Rugby Championship win against the Wallabies at Optus Stadium in Perth in August 2025.

Naas Botha backs Boks’ Feinberg-Mngomezulu to revolutionise flyhalf play

From one legendary Springbok flyhalf to another in the making, Naas Botha has sung the praises of Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu as the 23-year-old continues to impress for the Stormers and the country.