Esti Olivier Dominates at the SA Sprint Canoe Champs to Launch Her LA28 Campaign in Style
Esti Olivier delivered a dominant performance at the South African Sprint Canoe Championships at Roodeplaat Dam in Pretoria, winning gold in the K1 500m and 200m events as well as the K2 500m and 200m alongside Alexa Godden.
Louisa Carlbom Blazes to 10-Under 62 for Platinum Ladies Open Day One Lead
Sweden’s Louisa Carlbom fires a stunning 10-under-par 62 to lead the Platinum Ladies Open by four strokes after day one at Blair Atholl Golf and Equestrian Estate in Johannesburg, with Finland’s Elina Saksa and Germany’s Theresa de Bochdanovits sharing second on six under.
South Africa Women Face Top-Ten Trio in Pool D at FIH Hockey World Cup 2026
South Africa’s women have been drawn into Pool D at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026, where they will face world number four China, world number six England, and world number nine India in the group stage at the Wagener Stadium in Amsterdam from 15 August.
Danielle du Toit Claims Second Sunshine Ladies Tour Title at Standard Bank Ladies Open
South Africa’s Danielle du Toit wins the 2026 Standard Bank Ladies Open at Durbanville Golf Club, claiming her second Sunshine Ladies Tour title with a clutch birdie on the 17th to edge out Romy Meekers and Olivia Mehaffey by a single stroke on four under par.
Slim Advantage for Co-Leaders Danielle du Toit and Olivia Mehaffey at the Standard Bank Ladies Open
South Africa’s Danielle du Toit and Northern Ireland’s Olivia Mehaffey sit atop the leaderboard at four under par, leading a packed field by a single stroke as they prepare for Saturday’s final round of the Standard Bank Ladies Open at Durbanville Golf Club
Young Indian Cricketer Madhura Babar’s Extraordinary Story
Inspired by superstar Richa Ghosh, 13-year-old Indian cricketer Madhura Babar travels six hours a day to and from practice at the Female Cricket Academy in Mumbai, balancing her studies and sport with the unwavering support of her mother.
Celina Sattelkau Triumphs over Testing Conditions to Make it Two-from-Two on Sunshine Ladies Tour
Germany’s Celina Sattelkau claimed back-to-back Sunshine Ladies Tour wins with a composed five-stroke victory at the NTT DATA Ladies’ Pro-Am at Fancourt, navigating windy conditions to finish seven under par ahead of compatriot Sophie Witt.
How Elite South African Athletes are Chasing Excellence for a Historic 2026
From water polo pools to the powerlifting platform and the esports arena, South African athletes Esihle Zondo, Lindiwe Mchunu, and Jayna Bhula are geared for an exceptional 2026 as they pursue world-class achievements.
Junior Hockey Team Go Down Hard to China, Set for Uruguay Playoff on Sunday
South Africa’s Junior World Cup group stage ended with a challenging 4-0 loss to China in Santiago, despite a sterling defensive performance from keeper Richele Norval, meaning the Junior Proteas will now face Uruguay in the nine to sixteen playoff bracket.
South Africa Impress against Austria to Secure Positive Junior Hockey World Cup Start
The young South Africans made a composed start to their FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup 2025, securing a convincing win against Austria with braces from Leah du Plessis and Ntsopa Mokoena in Chile on Tuesday.
South Africa Junior Hockey Women to Kick Off World Cup Campaign against Austria
African champions South Africa will begin their FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup campaign on Tuesday against Austria as they look to make their mark at the global showpiece in Santiago, Chile, South America, from 1 to 13 December
Transplant Games Champion Heilie Uys: Celebrating the Gift of Life Through Sport
Nephrology Nurse and kidney transplant recipient, Dr Heilie Uys, has transformed her second chance at life into a remarkable sporting career, achieving world records and a huge haul of medals all while honouring her donor