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Bafana coach Broos banking on Champions League experience of Sundowns players

Bafana coach Broos banking on Champions League experience of Sundowns players

Lyle Foster’s EPL experience can also help as SA meet co-hosts Mexico in the World Cup opening game at the Azteca

By Mahlatse Mphahlele

‘I won’t stand for the exploitation of boxers’ — Mthalane

‘I won’t stand for the exploitation of boxers’ — Mthalane

“I get on well with people who believe in the truth,” said Mthalane, the younger brother of retired SA junior featherweight champion, Innocent Mthalane, from Lindelani near Durban.

By Bongani Magasela

Comrades newbie Kusche hopes to improve to podium finish

Comrades newbie Kusche hopes to improve to podium finish

After making his debut last year in the Down Run and finishing 12th, Kusche will line up on Sunday eager to improve his position and target a podium finish.

By Neville Khoza

Ellis praises Jane after reaching 150th cap milestone

Ellis praises Jane after reaching 150th cap milestone

Jane celebrated her milestone in fine style and created the only goal scored by Linda Motlhalo in the first half to register their historic win against a side that thumped them 5-0 in the first match on Saturday.

By Neville Khoza

2026 WORLD CUP GROUP K | Portugal and Colombia dark horses, DRC make historic return

2026 WORLD CUP GROUP K | Portugal and Colombia dark horses, DRC make historic return

There might also be more to Uzbekistan than meets the eye

By Marc Strydom

WATCH | Chiefs will announce coach in due course - Jessica Motaung

WATCH | Chiefs will announce coach in due course - Jessica Motaung

The role is vacant after the club parted ways with interim co-coaches Youssef and Kaze

By Sihle Ndebele

Nathan describes Matikinca as best prospect in SA right now

Nathan describes Matikinca as best prospect in SA right now

Trainer’s No Doubt management will guide the boxer’s career

By Bongani Magasela

Banyana turnaround stuns Japan as they make history ahead of Wafcon

Banyana turnaround stuns Japan as they make history ahead of Wafcon

Linda Motlhalo scored the only goal as Banyana registered their historic victory against a side they thumped them 5-0 in the first match on Saturday.

By Neville Khoza

MAHLATSE’S DAILY WORLD CUP TALKING POINT | Modiba in race to be fit for Bafana-Mexico

MAHLATSE’S DAILY WORLD CUP TALKING POINT | Modiba in race to be fit for Bafana-Mexico

There is cover at left-back, but the Sundowns star’s experience could be crucial in World Cup opener

By Mahlatse Mphahlele

2026 WORLD CUP GROUP L | England, Croatia should proceed; Ghana have memories to erase

2026 WORLD CUP GROUP L | England, Croatia should proceed; Ghana have memories to erase

Panama’s ranking suggests they might punch above their weight and surpass their 2018 debut in a tough group

By Anathi Wulushe

Faith, fitness and funding a dream: meet 3 Comrades runners

Faith, fitness and funding a dream: meet 3 Comrades runners

Training, adversity and community support shape three runners’ extraordinary marathon stories

By Kabungane Biyela

Van Jaarsveld to fight for every woman who has been told she can’t

Van Jaarsveld to fight for every woman who has been told she can’t

Bonita van Jaarsveld is a champion boxer. Based in Gauteng, she will put her South African lightweight title on the line against No 1 contender Azasakhe Jamani

By Bongani Magasela

Bucs confirm four new signings while Mbule, Mabasa, Shandu depart

Bucs confirm four new signings while Mbule, Mabasa, Shandu depart

Orlando Pirates confirmed four new signings and several player departures for the new season

By Neville Khoza

Bafana will ‘fight like lions’ against ‘complete team’ Mexico, says Broos

Bafana will ‘fight like lions’ against ‘complete team’ Mexico, says Broos

Bafana Bafana promise to 'fight like lions' when they face a tough Mexico team and hostile crowd in World Cup opener

By Mahlatse Mphahlele

Broos faces selection headache for Bafana v Mexico

Broos faces selection headache for Bafana v Mexico

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos is confronted with a few selection headaches ahead of the anticipated 2026 Fifa World Cup opener against co-hosts Mexico at the imposing Azteca Stadium on Thursday

By Mahlatse Mphahlele

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