Mohau Nkota’s switch from Orlando Pirates to Saudi club Al-Ettifaq now makes financial sense. Nkota, 20, raised some eyebrows when he left the Buccaneers for the Pro League in July, and Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has suggested the Asian league is not an ideal environment for young players. In fact, the Pro League is… Continue reading Bafana Bafana Winger Picks Up R1.6 Million Pay Check Monthly
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Erasmus Makes Minimal Changes for London Decider
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has made four changes to the match-23 for Saturday’s Castle Lager Rugby Championship decider against the Pumas at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham in London. Ox Nche returns to the starting team, as well as Grant Williams, Jesse Kriel and Bongi Mbonambi on the bench. Nche was a late withdrawal last week… Continue reading Erasmus Makes Minimal Changes for London Decider
South African Footballers Named in FIFPRO Global Council
Global footballers’ union FIFPRO has relaunched the Global Player Council and included two South Africans, for the year 2025-27. Left-back Terrence Mashego, who is on loan at Durban City from Mamelodi Sundowns and former Banyana Banyana striker Jermaine Seoposenwe are now part of the 37-member Council. “Footballers with international experience comment on, discuss and influence… Continue reading South African Footballers Named in FIFPRO Global Council
Mystery Shrouds Death of Former Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa
South Africa has been plunged into shock and speculation following the sudden and mysterious death of Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa, the country’s envoy to France and former long-serving Cabinet minister. Mthethwa, 58, was found dead outside the Hyatt Hotel in Porte Maillot, Paris, after allegedly falling from the 22nd floor, where he had booked a room.… Continue reading Mystery Shrouds Death of Former Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa
SAFA: We Apologise, But We Will Appeal!
The South African Football Association (SAFA) has issued a statement to acknowledge their fault in the fielding of an ineligible player that has cost Bafana Bafana three points in the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers. FIFA confirmed on Monday that they have docked three points from Bafana Bafana after midfielder Teboho Mokoena was fielded in… Continue reading SAFA: We Apologise, But We Will Appeal!
Breaking: Bafana Bafana Lose Three Points in FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has penalised the South African Football Association (SAFA) for having fielded an ineligible player in the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers. The world football governing body confirmed South Africa’s setback in a statement posted on its official website on Monday afternoon. “The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has sanctioned the South African Football… Continue reading Breaking: Bafana Bafana Lose Three Points in FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
Boks Pull Away in Second Half to Smash Pumas
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu scored a record 37 points, including three tries, as the Springboks beat Argentina 67-30 (half-time 25-23) to go top of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship log at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in Durban on Saturday. Apart from his hat-trick of tries, Feinberg-Mngomezulu also kicked eight conversions and two penalty goals, pushing his individual points’… Continue reading Boks Pull Away in Second Half to Smash Pumas
Official: Former Bafana Bafana Captain Appointed Leeds United Ambassador
Premier League club Leeds United have announced Lucas Radebe as an official club ambassador. “Lucas is a focal point for award-winning educational schemes and anti-racism campaigns, and his dedication to supporting the Leeds community on numerous important topics has been astounding, demonstrated through the many awards he has received,” confirmed Leeds. Radebe started his professional… Continue reading Official: Former Bafana Bafana Captain Appointed Leeds United Ambassador
ZIFA Urges Fans to Fill Up Moses Mabhida
The Zimbabwean Football Association (ZIFA) has explained why their match against Bafana Bafana on 10 October will take place at Moses Mabhida Stadium. This is a FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifier, and while it’s a dead rubber for Zimbabwe, who are out of the running, it is a must-win for Bafana Bafana, who are top… Continue reading ZIFA Urges Fans to Fill Up Moses Mabhida
Breaking: SAFPU Takes SAFA to Court!
The South African Football Players Union (SAFPU) is taking the South African Football Association (SAFA) to the Pretoria High Court due to the latter’s “failure to have disputes heard and resolved in employment-related cases”. In a statement, SAFPU says: “The High Court case specifically relates to eleven of SAFPU’s members who have been denied access… Continue reading Breaking: SAFPU Takes SAFA to Court!