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.
Coach Violet Semenya Lauds Glenrose Xaba on World Class Marathon Debut
Glenrose Xaba ended a storming professional season with a world-class international marathon debut at the 2025 Valencia Marathon, clocking 2:23:22 for a superb sixth-place finish in the race won by Kenya’s Joyciline Jepkosgei
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
Hat-Trick Champ Glenrose Xaba Feted at 2025 Spar Women’s 10km Grand Prix Awards
Boxer athlete Glenrose Xaba, the current SA 10km record holder, became the first Black South African to clinch the Spar Grand Prix Series title three times in 2025, and was suitably lauded and rewarded at a gala function in Johannesburg on Tuesday
South Africa Record Morale-Boosting Qin at World U20 Women’s Water Polo Championship
South Africa ended the World Aquatics U20 Women’s Water Polo Championship on a high as they recorded a win against Mexico in their final match, to finish 15th the global showpiece in Salvador, Brazil
Nolusindiso Booi to Lead Experienced SA Squad to Women’s Rugby World Cup
Nolusindiso Booi, the most-capped Springbok Women’s player, will lead a strong South African squad to the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup global showpiece in England, which the Boks kick off in Pool D against Brazil, Italy and France in a few weeks’ time.
“Your Investment Will Allow Me to Live Out My Dream” – Grade 8 Tennis Star Kutlwano Maremeni
Thirteen-year-old Kutlwano Maremeni has set her sights on becoming a tennis Grand Slam champion, and the Grade 8 pupil is looking to sign up financial backing after being invited to train at a top tennis academy in Spain.
Swys de Bruin Announces Experienced Bok Women Squad to Face Canada in Two-Test Assignment
The Springbok Women to face one of their toughest assignments when they take on Canada in two tests against the number two-ranked team in the world, as they step up their preparations for the Rugby World Cup.
Ten Try Springbok Women Hammer Uganda in Rugby Africa Cup Opener
The Springbok Women scored ten tries as they kicked their Rugby Africa Women’s Cup title defence off on a winning note with a 62-7 victory over Uganda on a sunny and breezy afternoon at Stade Makis in Madagascar on Saturday.
Three Bok Women Debutants to Start in Rugby Africa Opener against Uganda
Springbok Women captain Anathi Qolo will lead an experienced team in their 2025 Rugby Africa Women’s Cup opener against Uganda this afternoon, which also includes three uncapped players in the starting XV at Stade Makis in Madagascar.