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Football entities - especially SAFA - must be must support our clubs and national teams as they are flying the country's flag high
Club and national team football is putting the country on the map at the moment. Hence, Safa and the PSL must do their part, and cater for all their needs.
Amajimbos qualify for Under-17 World Cup: Mission accomplished for coach Khumalo
Amajimbos head coach Vela Khumalo expresses pride as his team qualifies for the U-17 World Cup, reflecting on their journey in the Afcon tournament and their upcoming quarterfinal match against Morocco
Mdaka says his Amajita side have to prepare to their own strengths for Afcon
SA U20 coach Raymond Mdaka says they need to work on their strengths in their preparations for the upcoming Afcon as that'll come in handy at the main event in Ivory Coast.
Neymar says the 2026 World Cup will be his last
"I know this will be my last World Cup, my last shot, my last chance and I will do everything I can to play in it".
The Dan Nicholl show makes a comeback, from TV to podcast
Formerly known for its sports-centric focus, TDNS took viewers on thrilling journeys to prestigious events such as the Laureus World Sports Awards in Beijing
Former cricketers, government say kudos to the Proteas for reaching T20 World Cup final
Taking to X formerly known as Twitter, the South African government congratulated the men's senior national cricket team for reaching the final.
Temba Bavuma hails Proteas’ character and skill following tense victory over the West Indies
Former T20 skipper Temba Bavuma was happy with how the Proteas played in their T20 World Cup victory over the West Indies.
Being an SA fan is not healthy: Fans react to the Proteas tense four runs victory against Bangladesh
The victory on Monday also meant that the Proteas became the first team to secure qualification to the Super 8 stage of the tournament
Bafana must beat Nigeria, the great underachievers of African football
Let me put it bluntly, the Nigerian national team are abject failures in this beautiful game, writes Thulasizwe kaMantshinga.
WATCH: AB de Villiers surprised Proteas have excluded Faf du Plessis in T20 world cup squad
AB de Villiers said he surprised by the omission of Faf du Plesis in the Proteas T20 World cup side
Ramaphosa confident Springboks will lift the Rugby World Cup trophy
President Cyril Ramaphosa said he will be joining the rugby team in France ahead of the game on Saturday evening to support them.
Rugby World Cup France 2023 wallchart
The wallchart is a comprehensive guide to the 10th Men’s Rugby World Cup, featuring the full 48-match competition schedule.
Rugby World Cup France 2023 wallchart
The wallchart is a comprehensive guide to the 10th Men’s Rugby World Cup, featuring the full 48-match competition schedule.
Rugby World Cup France 2023 wallchart
The wallchart is a comprehensive guide to the 10th Men’s Rugby World Cup, featuring the full 48-match competition schedule.
Rugby World Cup France 2023 wallchart
The wallchart is a comprehensive guide to the 10th Men’s Rugby World Cup, featuring the full 48-match competition schedule.
SA Tourism withdraws Ndlovu from her acting CEO role following investigation of bribery allegations
This comes after a whistle-blower called the SA Tourism hotline to report that Ndlovu had allegedly accepted a R100 000 bribe from Qatar Airlines for flights in business class, accommodation, and World Cup tickets.
Qatar officials reveal the human cost of the World Cup
Hassan Al-Thawadi, head of Qatar's delivery and legacy organising committee revealed in a British television interview how many workers had died ‘doing work for the World Cup’.
Measuring the carbon footprint of Qatar’s massive $220 billion World Cup investment
Since Qatar won the bid in 2010 to host the Fifa 2022 World Cup, the country has been busy preparing for the prestigious event that kicked off on November 20. The tournament that started with the match between Qatar and Ecuador and which features 32 national teams, is set to attract some 1. 5 million visitors to the tiny desert country.
Need a viewing partner for the World Cup? Pick out the DStv Explora with 4K sports viewing
Get your vuvuzelas ready, put on your favourite team’s jersey and get into the World Cup spirit with DStv 4K.
Daily IOL Radio News Bulletin - November 9
As you kick start your day, Nokuthula Khwela brings you the country’s biggest stories.
Stream all the 2022 FIFA World Cup action with unlimited data, in epic 4K quality
The pairing of 4K picture and the DStv Streama means that football fans can enjoy all 64 games in 4K quality without a satellite dish and installation.
Cape Town ready to host Rugby World Cup Sevens this weekend
Cape Town is ready to play host to Africa’s first Rugby World Cup sevens taking place at the DHL Stadium this weekend.
Challenges Qatar faces ahead of Fifa World Cup 2022
The chaos ahead of the Champions League final between Real Madrid and Liverpool in Paris at the weekend highlighted some of the challenges that Qatar could face at the Fifa World Cup in November.
Concern as Qatar says LGBTQIA+ flags could be seized at Soccer World Cup
Since the news was announced, activists have expressed concerns over the tournament due to the country’s strict anti-LGBTQ laws.
Australia power into Women’s World Cup final on the back of Alyssa Healy ton
A double-century opening stand carried tournament favourites Australia to a commanding win over the West Indies. They will take on either the Proteas or England in the final.