IQRAAM RAYNERS is yet to realize the dream that saw him take up the challenge of trading his home province Western Cape, for Gauteng a second time.
As the 2024/25 Betway Premiership season nears its end, the relegation battle intensifies with SuperSport United, Cape Town City, Richards Bay, and Magesi FC all fighting to avoid the dreaded play-off spot. With Royal AM expelled and no automatic relegation, one club will face the play-offs against Motsepe Foundation Championship contenders. A dramatic run-in awaits, with key fixtures and survival hopes hanging in the balance.
Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns face tough CAF Champions League semi-final clashes this Easter Saturday. Pirates meet in-form Pyramids FC, while Sundowns take on 12-time champions Al Ahly. A thrilling weekend of top-tier African football awaits in South Africa.
Adriaan Wildschutt shattered the South African 10km road record at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Gqeberha 10K, clocking 27:28 to break Precious Mashele’s mark by seven seconds. The America-based athlete overcame wind and early pacing challenges to secure victory and add a fourth national record to his name. Kenya’s Vincent Kipkorir and Kabelo Mulaudzi completed the men’s podium, while Kenya’s Jane Chacha claimed the women’s title ahead of Ethiopia’s Selam Gebre and South Africa’s Glenrose Xaba.
Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso lauds his side’s discipline and tactical execution in a goalless draw against Espérance de Tunis, securing a 1–0 aggregate win to reach the CAF Champions League semi-finals. Sundowns will now face defending champions Al Ahly in a high-stakes showdown.
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso is set to face Al Ahly in the CAF Champions League semi-finals, seeking redemption after last year’s final defeat with Espérance de Tunis. Having guided Sundowns past Espérance in the quarter-finals, Cardoso now believes his side can overcome the defending champions and reach their first final since 2016.
The 2024 Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon saw Gerda Steyn claim a record sixth ultra win, while William Kaptein made Cape Town proud with a historic half marathon victory. Debutants impressed, but the men’s back-to-back ultra streak remains unbroken. Catch the standout moments from SA’s most scenic race weekend.
Lebo Phalula, at 41, continues to break records and inspire as she competes fiercely against younger athletes. With her sights set on the upcoming Absa RUN YOUR CITY Gqeberha 10K, Phalula's journey showcases the power of determination and discipline in athletics.
William Kaptein made history by becoming only the second Capetonian to win the Totalsports Two Oceans Half Marathon, securing a narrow victory over Matlakala Seloyi by just two seconds. Confident of his win before the race, Kaptein led from the fourth kilometre, marking the biggest achievement of his career and ending a 27-year wait for a local champion.
Gerda Steyn won her sixth consecutive Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon title with a time of 3:29:20, the third-fastest by a woman in the race's history. Despite claims of "luck" from rival Shelmet Muriuki, Steyn's dominant performance and new race strategy reaffirmed her place as the event's champion.
Discover the significance of the Two Oceans Half-Marathon, a race that challenges records and showcases emerging talent in South African athletics.
Khoarahlane Joseph Seutloali stuns the competition with a remarkable victory at the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon, clocking 3:10:46, while teammate Gerda Steyn secures her sixth consecutive win in the women's race.
Defending champion Onalenna Khonkhobe sets the stage for an exhilarating showdown at the TotalSports Two Oceans Marathon, as he confidently declares, 'This is my show. '
The flagship Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon - the 56km ultra, regarded as the World’s Most Beautiful Marathon - takes place on Saturday, with the women’s race as the main drawcard. Gerda Steyn looks to extend her record domination by chalking up a sixth successive win and possibly securing a fourth record on the trot.
This weekend at the Two Oceans Marathon, 60 dedicated runners will race not for glory but for Footprints 4 Sam, a charity transforming paediatric healthcare across South Africa. Founded by Fred and Melissa Platt after losing their 15-month-old son, these runners are turning personal tragedy into hope for countless families facing life-limiting illnesses.
Join Footprints 4 Sam at the Two Oceans Marathon to honour the legacy of brave children by supporting paediatric healthcare advancements across South Africa.
Gerda Steyn chases her sixth Two Oceans win, with Irvette Van Zyl in pursuit. Defending men’s champion Onalenna Khonkhobe faces stiff competition, including Stephen Mokoka. Expect fierce battles and potential upsets in South Africa’s iconic ultra-marathon.
ANOTHER football season, another barren campaign for Kaizer Chiefs. What’s new as the one-time Glamour Boys of South African football continue to slip towards the edge of the abyss?
Defending champion Onalenna Khonkhobe faces a fitness battle ahead of the 2024 Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon, but the elite runner remains determined to defend his title. With fierce competition from top contenders like Lloyd Bosman and Givemore Mudzinganyama, the men's race promises to be a thrilling showdown. Can Khonkhobe overcome his health setback and make history in the world's most beautiful marathon? Stay updated on race day results, top runners, and record-breaking attempts.
Glenrose Xaba kicked off her pursuit of a historic third SPAR Grand Prix title with a commanding win in Cape Town, finishing in 33:13. The Boxer Athletic Club star broke clear of Ethiopia's Selam Gebre with 800m remaining, while her training partner Karabo Mailula secured third place under the guidance of coach Caster Semenya.
Cape Town is buzzing with anticipation as five-time champion Gerda Steyn faces rival Irvette Van Zyl in the TotalSports Two Oceans Marathon. After their record-shattering performances in recent years, this showdown between the newly-minted teammates promises another thrilling race as both athletes aim to make history on the iconic 56km route.
Glenrose Xaba returns to Cape Town in pursuit of a historic third SPAR Grand Prix Series title, as the prestigious women's road racing challenge kicks off this Sunday with 16,000 runners and R200,000 in prize money at stake.
The South African football public had been calling for the youngster to be thrown into the deep end, "give him a start", they cried. Broos obliged them
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos emphasises the critical nature of Friday's FIFA World Cup qualifier against Lesotho, warning that anything less than victory would be 'disastrous' for South Africa's 2026 World Cup campaign.
South Africa’s national team Bafana Bafana face an unexpectedly challenging World Cup qualifier against Lesotho, who have proven themselves capable of surprising results against major teams. Despite being underdogs, Lesotho’s recent away performances suggest they shouldn't be underestimated in Friday’s clash at Peter Mokaba Stadium.
