News24 | Rassie sizes up ‘improved’ Wallabies ahead of 2027 Rugby World Cup
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus believes they have gained valuable intel on an “improved” Wallabies side ahead of next year’s World Cup in Australia.
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Zimbabwe vs DRC: What time is kick-off and where can fans watch?
Zimbabwe vs DRC kicks off in Harare on Monday. Find out what time the AFCON qualifier starts and where fans can watch the Warriors live?
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BUILDING MOMENTUM: Should SA be excited by Proteas’ strong ODI performances before World Cup?
The Proteas have clinched an unassailable 2-0 lead in their three-match series against Australia. Even though the next cricket World Cup, which will be co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, is a year away, performances such the ones against Australia are sure to inspir
Three takeaways from Perth as Wallabies stun Springboks
Les Kiss's Wallabies look like World Cup dark horses, Ryan Lonergan runs the show, and Aphelele Fassi's Bok place under scrutiny.
Norris backlash explodes after Colapinto crash
Lando Norris’ demand for Franco Colapinto to be banned from Formula 1 has triggered a widening backlash from Argentine fans …
News24 | ANALYSIS | Chaotic Bok defeat ironically shows importance of rotation for World Cup defence
As envious as everyone is of the Bok depth, when it comes to putting out a starting XV, their 42-38 defeat to Australia showed a clear distinction between a first side and an allegedly non-existent B-team.
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OWN GOAL: Manchester City’s future in the air after reports of Premier League guilty verdict
Manchester City are refusing to concede defeat despite reports that they have been found guilty of 114 of the 115 Premier League financial trangressions the club allegedly committed between 2009 and 2018.
Bafana Bafana vs Eritrea: Date, kickoff time, injuries, predicted XI
Mosimane could make several changes to his Bafana Bafana starting XI when they face Eritrea in their second 2027 AFCON qualifier.
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WORLD NEWS DAY OP-ED: No AI could have broken the Fifa story — why journalism matters
2026 was destined to be a big year for football. The men’s World Cup provided both glory and controversy. But front and back pages were also dominated by off-the-field concerns. Without journalism, we wouldn’t have known about the failed $20bn Fifa plan until it was too late.
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NEED FOR SPEED: South African teen has Formula 1 seat in her sights
At just 16-years-old, Gianna Pascoal is shifting gears after making her mark in karting.
News24 | Fringe Boks, young and old, can make World Cup statement against Wallabies
The Springboks, who take on Australia on Sunday, will want to remind coach Rassie Erasmus of their 2027 World Cup credentials.
News24 | ANALYSIS | Bafana Bafana wins inner battle of the light and darkness in Afcon qualifiers
Bafana Bafana won an internal battle of light and darkness that has driven the team to start the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations’ qualifiers with a 2-1 win over Guinea, writes Njabulo Ngidi.
News24 | 5 talking points | Breetzke bashes door down as Proteas spinners turn screw on Aussies
The first of nine home ODIs for the Proteas for the 2026/27 summer saw them win against Australia and left them with plenty of questions answered as their journey to the World Cup begins in earnest.
News24 | ‘More hawkish than expected’: Reserve Bank hammers on inflation risks
Johann Els, chief economist at PSG Financial Services, said the fact that Wednesday’s interest rate hike was a unanimous decision “was more hawkish than I expected”.
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