Sowetan
SubscribeSign UpLog In
Subscribe
SubscribeSign UpLog In
Subscribe
  • News
    • Africa
    • World
    • Business
  • Sport
    • Football
    • Rugby
    • Boxing
    • More Sport
  • Entertainment
    • Pic of the day
  • Opinion
    • Columnists
    • Letters
  • Consumer
  • S Mag
    • Culture
    • Fashion & Beauty
    • Food & Drink
    • Wellness
    • Living
    • Money
  • Hot Topics
  • Listen
  • Motoring
  • Careers
  • Partners
    • Capitec BizTalkOpens in new window
    • Capitec Bank on itOpens in new window
News
Sport
Entertainment
Opinion
Consumer
S Mag
Hot Topics
Listen
Motoring
Careers
Partners

Sport

FootballRugbyBoxingMore Sport
Downs looking for a perfect league start against Galaxy

Downs looking for a perfect league start against Galaxy

The Brazilians will also have a score to settle against the Rockets following their defeat in the league match which saw them lose the Premiership title to Pirates in May.

By Neville Khoza

Young female boxing promoters set to make their mark in Women’s Month

Young female boxing promoters set to make their mark in Women’s Month

Mashego is the daughter of veteran boxing ring announcer Sipho Mashego from east rand. Pieterse is the daughter-in-law of trainer Steven Pierse whose father, Jan Andries “Happy” Pieterse, won the SA light heavyweight belt in August, 1967.

By Bongani Magasela

Wounded AmaZulu eye Pirates’ scalp

Wounded AmaZulu eye Pirates’ scalp

AmaZulu coach Arthur Zwane wants his side to bounce back by beating Orlando Pirates in the league at Kings Park Stadium on Wednesday after losing their MTN8 quarterfinal 4-3 in extra-time against Sekhukhune United at Chatsworth Stadium over the weekend.

By Sihle Ndebele

WATCH | Banyana believe World Cup dream is still alive as old foes Nigeria loom large

WATCH | Banyana believe World Cup dream is still alive as old foes Nigeria loom large

Banyana set to clash with Nigeria in high-stakes playoff after Wafcon exit

By Sihle Ndebele

Uefa, Concacaf and AFC accuse Fifa of ‘deception’ over World Cup plans

Uefa, Concacaf and AFC accuse Fifa of ‘deception’ over World Cup plans

Uefa, Concacaf and the AFC believe Fifa president Gianni Infantino’s recent plan to sell an interest in the World Cup was a 'fundamental breach of trust' with the institutions world soccer’s governing body serves.

By Associated Press

Da Cruz optimistic Chiefs will bounce back after MTN8 exit

Da Cruz optimistic Chiefs will bounce back after MTN8 exit

New signing Phili shows promise but needs time to reach full fitness

By Neville Khoza

Blow to Da Cruz’s trophy hopes as Arrows boot Chiefs out of MTN8

Blow to Da Cruz’s trophy hopes as Arrows boot Chiefs out of MTN8

Cup exit comes as early setback to new coaching regime under Frenchman Fernando da Cruz

By Marc Strydom

‘Do you think I was happy to have eight bodyguards around me?’ Ouaddou asks

‘Do you think I was happy to have eight bodyguards around me?’ Ouaddou asks

After Pirates' narrow 2-1 win over Durban City in the MTN8 quarterfinal to progress to the semifinal, Ouaddou said he is trying to avoid the mistakes he made last season when he lost two opening matches

By Neville Khoza

WATCH | ‘Banyana players don’t lack hunger, despite Wafcon heartache’

WATCH | ‘Banyana players don’t lack hunger, despite Wafcon heartache’

Banyana Banyana fullback Lebogang Ramalepe has moved swiftly to dismiss the notion that the current squad lacks hunger after a disappointing Women’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign in Morocco

By Sihle Ndebele

As Boks see off Pumas, Rassie pleased with form ahead of All Blacks series

As Boks see off Pumas, Rassie pleased with form ahead of All Blacks series

Coach happy with physical battle, says ‘there are things on our attack we have to sort out’

By Reuters

Morocco dump Banyana out of Wafcon, delay their World Cup dream

Morocco dump Banyana out of Wafcon, delay their World Cup dream

Hosts Morocco capitalise on home advantage to dash Banyana's hopes

By Sihle Ndebele

Pirates down Durban City at the death

Pirates down Durban City at the death

Gamphani Lungu’s astonishing shot inside the area in the last minute of extra-time set Orlando Pirates well on their way to defend the MTN8 trophy once again - they have won it in the last four years - ousting a spirited 11-man Durban City 2-1 in the comp

By Sazi Hadebe

Pitso says yes to Bafana

Pitso says yes to Bafana

Safa has approved his appointment, but salary and technical-team details must still be settled before his unveiling

By Mahlatse Mphahlele

Boks outlast Argentina 17–10 in Buenos Aires

Boks outlast Argentina 17–10 in Buenos Aires

It wasn't pretty, but the Springboks relied on second-half forward power and key impact performances from Cameron Hanekom and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu to secure a hard-fought win in Buenos Aires.

By Mark Keohane

Mailula's extra-time goal sends Sundowns to MTN8 semifinals

Mailula's extra-time goal sends Sundowns to MTN8 semifinals

After a frustrating spell in the US, Morocco and Belgium, ‘Cash Money’ reannounced himself to the Mamelodi Sundowns with an extra-time winner during their tense 3-2 MTN8 quarterfinal win over Polokwane City at Lucas Moripe Stadium on Saturday night

By Mahlatse Mphahlele

Editor’s Choice

1

SOWETAN | Make women’s safety a lived reality


2

LUBABALO CENGANI | Deadlock over SA’s industrial strategy poses complex political and economic risks


3

ELOUISE KELLY | Why great storytelling matters more than where a series comes from


4

NICOLA CROOKS | What women’s leadership teaches us about how children learn


5

SANDF contractor went with sister and daughter to deliver cash bribes to Mapisa-Nqakula, court hears

Top Stories

Young female boxing promoters set to make their mark in Women’s Month


How a trip to buy firewood ended in tragedy for two Reiger Park women


Indonesia battles growing wildfires as Mount Bromo blaze spreads


Why Fadiel Adams’ testimony at Madlanga commission will be important


IN PICS | Monique Bingham honoured with first international award at Basadi in Music Awards


A blocked Iranian flight to Yemen set off Houthis’ latest spiral with Saudi Arabia


Chinese users of AI companions bereft after government tightens regulations


How El Niño puts 49-million at risk of hunger


WATCH | Banyana believe World Cup dream is still alive as old foes Nigeria loom large


Iran ties Hormuz reopening to US concessions on several demands

Facebook pageTwitter feedYoutube ChannelInstagram pageRSS feed

Sections

  • News
  • Sport
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
  • Consumer
  • S Mag
  • Hot Topics
  • Listen
  • Motoring
  • Careers

Read More

  • About Sowetan
  • Contact us
  • Advertise
  • Terms & conditions
  • Terms of service
  • Privacy policy
  • Cookie policy
  • Comments policy
  • Newsletters
  • RSS feeds

Our Network

  • TimesLIVEOpens in new window
  • Sunday TimesOpens in new window
  • Business DayOpens in new window
  • The HeraldOpens in new window
  • Daily DispatchOpens in new window
  • Wanted OnlineOpens in new window
  • SA Home OwnerOpens in new window
  • The Home ChannelOpens in new window
  • Careers and TendersOpens in new window
  • Empire EntertainmentOpens in new window

2026 © Arena Holdings