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Anathi Wulushe

Anathi Wulushe is an award-winning sports writer for the Daily Dispatch. With more than three years of experience in the job, he specialises in covering rugby, cricket, football, and basketball.

Safa CEO Lydia Monyepao speaks at a national executive committee meeting in Johannesburg. Picture: LEFTY SHIVAMBU/GALLO IMAGES

Safa increases ABC Motsepe League protest and appeals fees

The South African Football Association (Safa) has announced steep fee increases for protests, complaints, appeals, and arbitration across the ABC Motsepe League. Approved by the national executive committee, the move aims to deter…

Eastern Cape Iinyathi players go through their paces in a net session ahead of their match this weekend. Picture: SYDNEY SESHIBEDI/GALLO IMAGES

Iinyathi want strong finish in EC cricket derby

Eastern Cape Iinyathi face the Warriors in a rare provincial Pro20 Cup derby at Buffalo Park, aiming to end their campaign on a high despite missing the Super Eight.

Riley Miller, of Eastern Cape Iinyathi, fields the ball during their Pro20 Cup cricket match against the Lions. Picture: SYDNEY SESHIBEDI/GALLO IMAGES

Miller wants to grow more in explosive batting role for Iinyathi

There are few players in world cricket, when it’s all said and done in their careers, who can say they hit the first ball in their professional debut over the boundary. Usually when wet behind the ears and players go to the crease for the…

Chippa United defender Abbubaker Mobara challenges for the ball against Kruger United in their Betway Premiership soccer match at the Buffalo City Stadium on Saturday.

Truter wants Chippa to break cup competition hoodoo

As Chippa United approach their first cup soccer competition this season, head coach Brandon Truter wants them to tune into their winning mentality which he feels has been lacking in the league. Chippa will play Golden Arrows at the King…

WSU All Blacks players celebrate their Brutten Cup victory at Police Park in 2025 after beating Young Leopards.

Brutten Cup will go ahead despite sponsor setbacks, BRU confirms

The Border Rugby Union is adamant that its marquee club competition, the Brutten Cup, will proceed in the coming weeks despite challenges regarding sponsors. The union's acting president, Asanda Simoyi, (https://dispatch.co.za )said they…

Old Grey one step closer to Nedbank Cup dream

Nelson Mandela Bay outfit Old Grey are just one step away from reaching the Nedbank Cup Round of 32 after defeating Bizana Pondo City in the Eastern Cape preliminary final.

Kruger United head coach Abram Mongoya after  the Betway Premiership match against the Chilli Boys.

Victory over Chippa just what the doctor ordered for Kruger

Kruger United head coach Abram Mongoya said their 1-0 victory over Chippa United fitted perfectly into their plans to come back strongly after the Fifa break (https://Dispatch.co.za). The PSL newbies had made a shaky start to their debut…

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Double delight for Iinyathi as men and women clinch crucial wins

There were smiles in Border Cricket at the weekend as the (https://Dispatch.co.za)Eastern Cape Iinyathi men’s and women’s (https://Dispatch.co.za) teams attained a rare feat of both being on the winning side of their respective…

Kruger United FC's Wonderboy Makhubu chases Boy Mohlometsi and Khanya Mfecane of  Chippa United  during the Betway Premiership game at the Buffalo City Stadium.

Truter describes Chippa late goal defeat to Kruger as ‘coach killer’

Chippa United head coach Brandon Truter expressed frustration over his team's dropping intensity and poor finishing following a heartbreaking 1-0 loss to league newcomers Kruger United.

Border Cricket administrator Greg Fredericks, Buffalo City mayor Princess Faku and Local organising committee chief operating officer Edward Khoza during the inspection of Buffalo Park Cricket stadium on Wednesday. Picture: Sino Majangaza
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Scramble for tickets ahead of World Cup games

Over 600,000 ticket ballot entries have already flooded in for the 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup fixtures at Buffalo Park, with organisers urging fans to apply before the November 21 deadline.

The  Inyathi's Christiaan du Toit  during the YesPlay Pro20 Cup match against the  Lions  at the Wanderers Stadium on Tuesday  in Johannesburg.
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Slim Super Eight chance as Iinyathi target crucial bonus-point win in Polokwane

Eastern Cape Iinyathi face a high-stakes must-win Pro20 Cup encounter against the Limpopo Impalas in Polokwane, needing crucial points to keep their Super Eight qualification hopes alive.

Jason Niemand of the Eastern Cape Iinyathi during the YesPlay Pro20 Cup match against the Lions at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Tuesday.
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Iinyathi rue missed opportunities against Lions

Eastern Cape Iinyathi suffered a heartbreaking five-run defeat to the Lions in their Pro20 Cup clash at the Wanderers, squandering a prime position to pull off a major upset.

Eastern Cape Iinyathi seamer Sithembele Langa in delivery stride against the Lions in their Pro20 Cup game at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Tuesday evening.

Iinyathi suffer agonising near-miss as Lions snatch dramatic Pro20 Cup victory

Despite controlling much of the match, Eastern Cape Iinyathi suffered a narrow five-run defeat to the Lions at the Wanderers, severely denting their Pro20 Cup knockout hopes.

Border Bulldogs head coach Dumisani Mhani has been retained for the 2027 season.
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Continuity key to Bulldogs sticking with Mhani

Despite a challenging winless run, the Border Rugby Union has retained head coach Dumisani Mhani for the 2027 season, citing squad continuity and tactical growth.

EC Iinyathi's Sithembile Langa celebrates the wicket of Bryce Parsons from Hollywood Bets Dolphins during their T20 match at Buffalo Park Cricket Stadium

Dream date at the Bullring for upset-hunting Iinyathi

The Eastern Cape Iinyathi return to the Wanderers Stadium for the first time since 2014, aiming to cause an upset against the top-flight Lions in the Pro20 Cup.