Bongi Msomi Named as Team SA Chef de Mission for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
From flag bearer at Birmingham 2022 to leading the delegation, Bongi Msomi has been appointed Team SA Chef de Mission for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, returning to the city where she first wore the green and gold at the Games in 2014.
Madelene Stavnar Takes Platinum Ladies Open Lead as Gabrielle Venter Impresses in Johannesburg
Norway’s Madelene Stavnar leads the Platinum Ladies Open by a single stroke on 12 under par after round two at Blair Atholl in Johannesburg, with Scotland’s Lorna McClymont second and South Africa’s Gabrielle Venter in joint third on 10 under par.
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.
Trailblazing Referee Aimee Barrett-Theron Poised to Reach Career Milestone
SA trailblazer Aimee Barrett-Theron makes history as the second woman to referee 50 Tests during the 2026 Women’s Six Nations, and the iconic ref is joined by Zoe Naude and Giana Viljoen in flying the flag for South Africa!
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.
Banyana Banyana to Launch 2027 FIFA World Cup Quest with COSAFA and WAFCON Double-Header
Sasol Banyana Banyana’s journey to the 2027 FIFA World Cup starts now as Desiree Ellis assembles her squad for the COSAFA Championship and WAFCON, with African women’s football action beginning against Malawi on 18 February in Polokwane
Desiree Ellis Selects Banyana Banyana Squad for COSAFA and WAFCON Alignment Camp
Dr Desiree Ellis has named a 38-member Banyana Banyana squad for an alignment camp ahead of the COSAFA Women’s Championship and WAFCON, with the team drawn in Group A against Malawi, Lesotho, and Angola.
Ellis Park and Loftus to Host Landmark Springbok Women Series Against USA
In a historic first, the Springbok Women are set to host the USA in July 2026 for a two-Test series in Johannesburg and Pretoria, appearing in double-headers with the men’s Springboks as they intensify their high-intensity World Cup cycle preparations
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.
Banyana Banyana Lay a Marker with Clinical 2-0 Win Over Morocco
A powerful marker was laid for WAFCON 2026 when Banyana Banyana secured a clinical 2-nil international friendly win over hosts Morocco, thanks to second-half goals by Nonhlanhla Mthandi and Noxolo Cesane
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