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SPORTS: HONOR and SAFA forge groundbreaking partnership to enhance Bafana Bafana’s performance with cutting-edge technology

23Mar

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SPORTS: HONOR and SAFA forge groundbreaking partnership to enhance Bafana Bafana’s performance with cutting-edge technology

By Sitha Maliwa In a landmark move that blends the worlds of sports and technology, the South African Football Association (SAFA) has announced global tech giant HONOR as the exclusive technology devices sponsor for the national men’s football team, Bafana Bafana. The partnership, revealed on 21 March 2025, ushers in an era of advanced innovation aimed at optimizing team performance, improving player recovery, and enhancing fan engagement, all through the power of technology. As one of the fastest-growing tech brands in South Africa, HONOR’s sponsorship represents a significant step in integrating state-of-the-art technology into the footballing world. With a rapid 180% growth rate in 2024 and the sale of over one million units in South Africa, HONOR has established itself as...

Sunshine Tour’s 2024/25 season reaches climax with Inaugural Courier Guy Playoffs Series and R5.5 Million in prizes

20Mar

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Sunshine Tour’s 2024/25 season reaches climax with Inaugural Courier Guy Playoffs Series and R5.5 Million in prizes

By Sitha Maliwa The Sunshine Tour’s 2024/25 season is gearing up for an exciting finish with the inaugural The Courier Guy Playoffs Series. Over the next two weeks, the leading professionals will be competing for a massive R5.5 million in prize money, as well as coveted DP World Tour cards and exemptions into major events like The Open, the US PGA Championship, and the Nedbank Golf Challenge. This week, the series begins with The Serengeti Playoffs at Serengeti Estates, where the top 72 players on the Sunshine Tour's 2024/25 Order of Merit will compete. It promises to be an intense battle, with top players like Daniel van Tonder, Shaun Norris, and Dylan Naidoo all in the mix. Eight of the top 10 players on the current Order of Merit standings will be part of the field, making it ...

VICTORY: South Africa’s triumph at the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games

16Mar

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VICTORY: South Africa’s triumph at the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games

Sitha Maliwa Special Olympics South Africa (SOSA) is bursting with pride as it celebrates the remarkable achievements of its national team at the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games held in Turin, Italy. This event has highlighted not only the talent of Team South Africa but also the spirit of inclusion and perseverance that defines the Special Olympics movement. As the Games come to a close, the efforts of the athletes have culminated in an impressive medal tally that showcases their exceptional skills on an international platform. All six members of Team SA returned home as medallists, emphasising their hard work and commitment to excellence. GOLD Medal Winner: Naledi Hlalele (Figure Skating)SILVER Medal Winners: Bianca Basson (Figure Skating) Kenneth Mokabo (Figure Ska...

Brian Baloyi to launch a goalkeeper academy in Johannesburg

11Mar

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Brian Baloyi to launch a goalkeeper academy in Johannesburg

By Sitha Maliwa Former Bafana Bafana goalkeeper, Brian Baloyi to launch an academy for young goalkeepers in Johannesburg Former Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Brian Baloyi is making headlines once again, this time for his philanthropic efforts in nurturing future football talent. In May, Baloyi will officially launch a goalkeeper academy in Johannesburg, designed to provide training and development opportunities for young aspirants from both suburban and township backgrounds.Baloyi, who is fondly known by his nickname "Spiderman”, enjoyed a distinguished career, making his professional debut in 1993 and playing for top clubs like Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns. With 24 caps for the South African national team and experience in major tournamen...

Springbok Women’s Sevens aim for Challenger Series top spot

8Mar

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Springbok Women’s Sevens aim for Challenger Series top spot

By Sitha Maliwa The Springbok Women’s Sevens team is gearing up for a decisive showdown at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town this Friday, as they prepare for the second tournament of the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger Series 2025. With their impressive attacking capabilities and steadfast defensive mindset, the team is confident in their pursuit of the top spot. Leading points scorer Nadine Roos expressed optimism about the team’s prospects. “A strong performance could secure a top of the log finish at the end of the second of two tournaments,” she noted, reflecting on their previous third-place finish in the first tournament held at the same venue last weekend. The host nation faces Samoa and Poland in Pool C, and Roos outlined their strategic plans....

Okocha and Mikel Obi respond to Carragher’s ‘disrespectful’ remarks

3Mar

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Okocha and Mikel Obi respond to Carragher’s ‘disrespectful’ remarks

In a recent wave of controversy, former Super Eagles legends John Mikel Obi and Jay-Jay Okocha have taken to social media to express their displeasure with comments made by Sky Sports pundit and former player Jamie Carragher concerning the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The exchange highlights the ongoing conversation about the recognition and respect that African football deserves on the global stage. Carragher’s remarks, which were perceived by many as dismissive, have sparked backlash from fans and former players alike.Both Okocha and Mikel Obi, who both have participated in numerous international tournaments and elevated Nigeria’s status in world football, were quick to defend the integrity and importance of the AFCON. In his statement, Mikel Obi emphasised the significance of th...

Hamilton sets the fastest time on the second morning of pre-season testing in Bahrain.

27Feb

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Hamilton sets the fastest time on the second morning of pre-season testing in Bahrain.

Lewis Hamilton propelled Ferrari to the top of the timesheets as pre-season testing resumed at the Bahrain International Circuit, leading the pace ahead of former Mercedes teammate George Russell in Thursday’s morning session. Following a first day dominated by Lando Norris and McLaren, teams resumed their diverse testing programs amid similarly cool and breezy conditions—along with unexpected bursts of rain—at the heart of the Sakhir desert. Hamilton, driving the SF-25 for a second consecutive morning, clocked a lap time of 1m 29.379s on C3 Pirelli tires, capitalizing on drier track conditions in the final hour before the lunch break. Most teams will rotate drivers for the afternoon session, but Red Bull and Williams have opted to give Liam Lawson and Carlos Sainz...