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Who will lead? Presidency candidates for Western Province Rugby Football Union elections to be announced on Thursday
The Western Province Rugby Football Union (WPRFU) clubs will know by Thursday who they’ll have on the ballot ahead of the elections on April 30.
Former Proteas allrounder Justin Kemp on track to succeed Salieg Nackerdien at Newlands
Former Proteas allrounder Justin Kemp is being lined up to replace outgoing Western Province head coach Salieg Nackerdien.
Sophiatown church robbery suspects appear in court, possible link to pastor's murder
Three suspects arrested for a series of church robberies in Sophiatown have appeared in court, with police investigating whether they're connected to the shocking 2023 murder of Pastor Wayne Gordon who was killed during a service. Two more suspects remain hospitalised under police guard following a shootout with law enforcement that left another suspect dead. Recovered evidence includes unlicensed firearms and stolen musical instruments worth R2 million.
Sophiatown church robbery suspects appear in court, possible link to pastor's murder
Three suspects arrested for a series of church robberies in Sophiatown have appeared in court, with police investigating whether they're connected to the shocking 2023 murder of Pastor Wayne Gordon who was killed during a service. Two more suspects remain hospitalised under police guard following a shootout with law enforcement that left another suspect dead. Recovered evidence includes unlicensed firearms and stolen musical instruments worth R2 million.
De Klerk shows off new-found WPL skills to power Province to back-to-back Pro20 titles
Proteas allrounder Nadine de Klerk has powered Western Province Women's team to the inaugural Hollywoodbets Pro20 title at Newlands.
Cricket pioneer Sedick Conrad, father of Proteas coach, dies aged 83
Sedick Conrad, a pioneering Western Province cricketer who broke racial barriers in 1975 and father of current Proteas Test coach Shukri Conrad, has passed away at 83.
Shukri Conrad, Rassie Erasmus share similar coaching recipes . . . which is why Proteas are cooking
Shukri Conrad's plans since taking over the Proetas red-ball team a couple of years ago mirrors Rassie Erasmus at the start of his tenure as Springboks coach.
Proteas secure 2-0 series sweep over Pakistan with dominant victory in Cape Town
South Africa eased to a 10-wicket victory over Pakistan in the second Test on Monday in Cape Town to secure a 2-0 series win.
Temba Bavuma claps back at Proteas critics and their ‘easy ride’ to WTC final
Temba Bavuma was diplomatic in his response while hinting that the ‘big three’ (India, England, Australia) effectively control the scheduling of world cricket.
Teen sensation Kwena Maphaka set for Proteas Test debut against Pakistan in Cape Town
Proteas captain Temba Bavuma is backing the youngster Kwena Maphaka to step up against Pakistan in the festive occasion at Newlands.
Marais Erasmus Q&A: From Boland all-rounder to ICC elite panel umpire
IOL Sport caught up with Marais Erasmus after Boland Cricket and the Rocks paid homage to the retired international umpire with a golf day and dinner in Paarl.
Eddie Moore ton sets up bonus-point win for Western Province over KZN Tuskers
Parnell and Moore combined for a 113-run partnership and helped Province set the Tuskers an imposing target of 209 to win.
Happy Birthday! 50 things that made Herschelle Gibbs the ultimate maverick
Herschelle Gibbs turned 50-years-old last week, and we at Independent Media have done our best to salute one of the great characters of South African sport.
Proteas Women’s coach Hilton Moreeng heaps praise on troops after Australia tour
Proteas Women’s coach Hilton Moreeng has praised his team’s character on their recently-concluded tour of Australia in which they notched up their first two wins over Australia in any format.
SA20 League: The hits, misses, winners and losers of Season 2
The SA20 has once again thrilled for the past 30 days. Here, Zaahier Adams takes a closer look at the highs and lows of season 2.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape beat Durban’s Super Giants to win another SA20 title
Sunrisers Eastern Cape convincingly beat Durban’s Super Giants to secure a second straight SA20 title at Newlands in Cape Town on Saturday.
SA20 Final: Can Aiden Markram’s men rise up against Keshav Maharaj’s giants?
The Sunrisers Eastern Cape and the Durban Super Giants have the opportunity to put on a grand show under the picturesque watch of Table Mountain.
Heinrich Klaasen powers Durban Super Giants into SA20 final
Heinrich Klaasen smashed 74 off just 30 balls to power DSG to 211/6. The Proteas superstar was well supported by Wiaan Mulder, who struck an equally rapid unbeaten 50 off just 23 balls.
Proteas ponder spin option for first Test against New Zealand
Dane Piedt is the specialist tweaker in the squad, and the right-arm off-spinner will certainly not only add quality to the attack, but a much-needed hard edge to the line-up
MI Cape Town still believe in SA20 miracle, says Robin Peterson
MI Cape Town coach Robin Peterson is confident they can make full use of their last two round robin SA 20 fixtures, starting with their clash against the Pretoria Capitals on Thursday.
Joburg Super Kings blow MI Cape Town away in rain-affected SA20 clash
Joburg Super Kings made the most of their rain-affected, shortened SA20 clash and sealed a convincing win over MI Cape Town at Newlands on Monday.
Durban’s Super Giants climb up to second in SA20 after bonus-point win over MI Cape Town
Durban’s Super Giants moved up to second in the SA20 after beating MI Cape Town in Tuesday’s evening’s clash at Newlands in the Mother City.
Paarl Royals’ Jos Buttler chasing bragging rights against English mates
The next assignment for Jos Buttler and the unbeaten Paarl Royals is a trip down the N1 highway to face neighbours MI Cape Town at Newlands.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape win Newlands thriller against MI Cape Town
Ottniel Baartman produced a brilliant final over as Sunrisers Eastern Cape held their nerve to win their SA20 clash against MI Cape Town at Newlands.
MI Cape Town count on momentum, Newlands crowd to beat Sunrisers
It will be the first time this SA20 season that MI Cape Town will be running out at their home ground after two matches on the road.