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Springbok coach, Rassie Erasmus, will make history on Saturday when he sends out a Springbok team for a record-breaking 55th time as head coach, the most by any South African coach since the team's first Test match in 1891. Erasmus reaches the milestone across two stints in charge, to surpass the previous record of 54 tests held by 2007 Rugby World Cup winning coach, Jake White, who led the Springboks […]
Bafana Bafana head coach, Hugo Broos, has named his preliminary squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Bafana have been drawn in Group A, where they will open their campaign against hosts Mexico, in Mexico City at the Estadio Azteca on 11 June, before facing Czechia and South Korea. Broos' charges will also face Nicaragua in a friendly on Friday, 29 May before they jet off to Mexico. Notably, Kaizer […]
The Bulls have confirmed the signing of Springbok flyhalf, Curwin Bosch, on a three-year deal ahead of the new season. The 27-year-old, who earned two caps for South Africa in 2017 and 2018, will arrive in Pretoria in July following a two-season stint with French Pro D2 club CA Brive. He previously played for the Sharks between 2016 and 2023. Bosch headlines a list of new signings announced by the […]
South African cinemas have announced plans to boycott Melania Trump's documentary, which premieres globally today. Local distributor of international movies, Filmfinity, says it has decided not to release the documentary in South Africa, citing strained diplomatic relations between Washington and Pretoria, driven by disagreements over several international policy positions. Tensions between the two countries have been heightened by remarks from US President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly claimed that a […]
One of the families of the alleged Tinder serial rapist’s murder victims says they are struggling to come to terms with the loss of their loved one. Helder Isidro appeared in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court today, where he faces charges relating to the murder of at least two women and the sexual assault of dozens of others. The 36-year-old was arrested following multiple complaints of sexual violence and murder. Prosecutors […]
The mother of one of the victims of the alleged "Tinder Killer", Helder Isidro, says he deserves to spend the rest of his life behind bars, warning that he may commit more heinous crimes, if he is set free. Isidiro appeared at the Pretoria Magistrates Court on Wednesday, in connection with two separate cases, both involving violent abuse against women. The 37-year-old was arrested in early August after police discovered […]
Dozens of frustrated demonstrators gathered outside the Department of Home Affairs headquarters in Pretoria on Monday, accusing the department of inefficiency, neglect, and failing to resolve long-standing identity document (ID) issues affecting thousands of South Africans. Protesters, supported by the Soil of Africa civic movement, are calling for immediate action to unblock citizens’ IDs and restore access to essential services. They also accuse the department of mishandling the crisis of […]
New Bulls head coach, Johan Ackermann, has named six Springboks in his matchday 23 for their United Rugby Championship opener against Ospreys in Pretoria on Saturday, despite being hit hard by injuries. Gerhard Steenekamp returns from injury, while Junior Springboks JJ Theron and Cheswill Jooste are included. Captain Marcell Coetzee will lead from the back row. With Johan Goosen sidelined, Keagan Johannes takes the No.10 jersey, and Jan Serfontein makes […]
