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Saturday, June 7, 2025

I never thought I was going to get this opportunity again

Proteas seam bowler Dane Paterson revealed that he thought he would never play for South Africa again before he impressed in New Zealand and went on to be on every following Test tour.

Ongama Gcwabe|Published

Coach Hugo Broos is happy with Bafana Bafana newcomers despite Tanzania stalemate

Bafana Bafana's coach, Hugo Broos, was happy with the team's performance in Friday's goalless draw against Tanzania, highlighting the contributions of new players and the importance of building team chemistry

Herman Gibbs|Published

Bulls, Sharks to serve another epic at Loftus

Judging by the quarter-final scorelines, Bulls beat Edinburgh 42-33 while Sharks had to be clinical in the penalty shootout to go past Munster after a 24-24 extra time draw, there is no denying the home side a favourite's tag.

Mike Greenaway and Leighton Koopman|Published

Watch VideoEmbracing the role of a veteran: Onthatile Zulu looks ahead to the Nations Cup

SA hockey star Onthatile Zulu shares her excitement for the upcoming FIH Women’s Hockey Nations Cup, reflecting on her Olympic experiences and her role as a veteran in a young national team.

Rowan Callaghan|Published

Broos evaluates new players in Bafana's draw with Tanzania

Bafana Bafana played to a goalless draw against Tanzania, showcasing debut performances from new players as coach Hugo Broos prepares for upcoming international competitions.

Staff Reporter|Published

Anathi Qolo embraces leadership role as Springbok Women’s captain for Africa Cup

Anathi Qolo steps into the captaincy role for the Springbok Women as they prepare to defend their title in the 2025 Rugby Women's Africa Cup in Madagascar, facing Uganda in their opening match.

Rowan Callaghan|Published

This is our best team outside the rested five players

Proteas coach Shukri Conrad told the media that the selected 16 players for the two-match Test series against Zimababwe later this month are the best outside the rested five players.

Ongama Gcwabe|Published

New children’s book highlights challenges and strength in living with albinism

Zizi’s World: Through Her Vanilla Eyes follows Zizi, a confident young girl with albinism who, after moving to a big city and starting primary school, faces challenges when she realizes few people look like her and some classmates are unkind. With her parents’ support, she learns to embrace her uniqueness with pride. The book gently addresses misconceptions about albinism, promotes empathy, and encourages children to celebrate diversity and self-acceptance. Designed for children aged 4–12, it highlights themes of belonging, resilience, and kindness in a South African setting.

Saturday Star Reporter|Published

A cheeky condom from the 1800s steals the show at an Amsterdam museum

An unusual condom featuring a cheeky illustration of a nun and clergymen has made its debut at the Rijksmuseum, shedding light on the risqué side of 19th-century sexuality. This nearly 200-year-old artefact, thought to have been a brothel souvenir, offers a humorous take on celibacy and the history of contraception.

The Washington Post|Published