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Coach Pitso Mosimane works with the Bafana Bafana soccer team in a training session in Johannesbug
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Bafana coach Pitso wary of Benni’s Kenya

Zubayr Hamza believes his time at the Lions has given him a different perspective ahead of his Proteas return
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Hamza returns with fresh perspective

Top-order batter Zubayr Hamza reflects on how four seasons with the DP World Lions shaped his game as he prepares for a recall to the Proteas squad…


Town Lodge assistant general manager Kym Walker alongside The Herald Cycle Tour race director Julie Briggs, centre,  and The Herald marketing manager Berna Ulay-Walters, right,  look forward to welcoming riders and visitors from across the country to Nelson Mandela Bay for the 2027 event. With them  are longstanding Cycle Tour participants Phumla Chelesi and her daughter Luve

Town Lodge Gqeberha excited to partner with The Herald Cycle Tour 2027

The 41st Herald Cycle Tour is set to bring thousands of cyclists and spectators to Gqeberha, delivering a major boost to the local economy and…

England's wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso dives over the line to score but the try is disallowed for a forward pass in the build-up during the Nations Championship rugby union match between England and Australia at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, in south-west London, on November 8, 2026.

Injured Feyi-Waboso ruled out of England's Nations Championship ties

England wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has been ruled out of this month's remaining fixtures after suffering an ankle injury against Australia at…

Silver medallist South Africa's Tatjana Smith poses with her medal after the women's 200m breastsroke swimming event during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Paris La Defense Arena in Nanterre, west of Paris, on August 1, 2024.

South Africa Olympic gold medallist Smith to swim for Netherlands

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy plays a shot on the seventh hole during the DP World Tour's Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship at the weekend

McIlroy says DeChambeau would bring 'eyeballs' to European Tour

Rory McIlroy believes Bryson DeChambeau would boost viewership on the European Tour if he joins, noting the major champion has few competitive…

Bradley Birkoltz, the man behind the Xerox Lightning Fast, enjoys a perfect morning at the 10km race

Excitement as Jilingisi wins Xerox Lightning Fast 10km

The Xerox Lightning Fast 10km took its name originally in 1986, perhaps more in hope than conviction that it would deliver fast times. There was…

 Bryson DeChambeau of Crushers GC lines up a putt on the second green during day four of LIV Golf Indianapolis at The Club at Chatham Hills on August 23, 2026 in Westfield, Indiana.

Defiant DeChambeau 'grateful' for LIV, vague on future plans

Bryson DeChambeau has expressed gratitude for his time with LIV Golf and stands by his move to the rebel tour, though he remains tight-lipped…

Ferrari's British driver Lewis Hamilton plays with a football at the paddock ahead of the Sao Paulo Formula One Grand Prix at Interlagos racetrack in Sao Paulo, Brazil on November 5, 2026.

Subdued Hamilton praises Ferrari after 'tricky' weekend

Lewis Hamilton endured a challenging weekend at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, finishing ninth from 20th on the grid as Ferrari struggled and Mercedes…



Manchester City's Italian manager Enzo Maresca (L) speaks with Manchester City's Norwegian striker #09 Erling Haaland after the UEFA Champions League football match between RB Leipzig and Manchester City in Leipzig, eastern Germany on November 4, 2026.

Three talking points from the Premier League

Manchester United remain trapped in the relegation zone despite a wild 4-4 draw, while Manchester City's title hopes suffer another blow as Arsenal…


Liverpool's Brazilian goalkeeper  Alisson Becker celebrates his team second goal scored by Liverpool's Swedish striker #09 Alexander Isak during the UEFA Champions League, league phase, Matchday 4, football match between Fenerbahce and Liverpool at Fenerbahce Sukru Saracoglu Spor Kompleksi Stadium in Istanbul on November 4, 2026

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker wants new contract

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has revealed his desire to extend his stay at Anfield beyond this season, confirming that talks over a new deal…


Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz celebrates winning a point against US' Ben Shelton during their men's singles final match on day seven of the Paris ATP Masters 1000 tennis tournament at the Plenitude Arena in Nanterre, on the outskirts of Paris, on November 8, 2026.

Alcaraz dismisses favourite tag ahead of ATP Finals

Cecil Afrika during the South African national women's training session at SARU Fields on May 22, 2026 in Stellenbosch

Afrika sees lots of positives from Nairobi trip

Springbok Women's Sevens 'A' coach Cecil Afrika highlights valuable growth and hard-earned lessons following their sixth-place finish at the Rugby…

England's Henry Pollock runs in their sixth try during the Nations Championship rugby union match between England and Australia at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, in south-west London, on November 8, 2026.

Three talking points from the Nations Championship

A look at three major talking points from the Nations Championship, featuring Henry Pollock's versatility for England, Ireland's pursuit of…

Referee Allen Matakane counts out Abelo Tokwe, who was  knocked out by Lonwabo Sizani, in their junior-lightweight clash at the Guild Theatre last week.

Sizani's camp caution against shortcuts despite redemption victory

The handlers of Mdantsane knockout specialist Lonwabo Sizani, who has bounced back to winning ways after suffering a devastating knockout loss in…

England's Brydon Carse prepares to bowl on day two of the fifth Ashes cricket Test between Australia and England at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney on January 5, 2026.

England open pathway for potential Carse return in South Africa tour

England pace bowler Brydon Carse could be recalled for the upcoming Test tour of South Africa after being selected for the England Lions squad.

Gabriel Robinson, of Clarendon Park Primary School, left, takes on an opponent at the Western Cape Open judo tournament in George

MJ’s Judo Dojo celebrates big medal haul at Western Cape Open

MJ’s Judo Dojo enjoyed an outstanding outing at the 2026 Western Cape Open, with all 35 of its competitors securing a podium finish at the…

Celebrating their performances at the EP Athletics Sub Youth Championships were, from left, Zoe Burns, Zinathi Agbamoro and Mi-Janke Barnard

Star performances at EP Athletics Sub Youth Championships

Rising track and field talents showcased exceptional form at the Eastern Province Athletics Sub Youth Championships at Westbourne Oval, headlined by…

Pitso Mosimane (coach) of Bafana Bafana during the South African national men's soccer team training at Milpark Stadium on Monday (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images)

Job threatened McCarthy makes Kenya dangerous test for Bafana - Mosimane


TAKE THAT. Siyamthanda Mbali rocks Masivuye Piliso during their EC flyweight title clash at the Guild Theatre recently
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Mbali, Nxayiphi showdown looms as potential SA flyweight title eliminator

A battle between two KuGompo City boxers may serve as a title eliminator for the SA flyweight title shot if third-rated Theo Nxayiphi gets his wish…