Author: Larson Thebe
Burnley Football Club has extended Bafana Bafana talisman Lyle Foster’s stay with the English Premier League side. Foster joined Burnley 10 months ago from Belgian side K.V.C. Westerlo and the club has now given the 23-year-old a new five-year deal, until June 2028. The striker has been rewarded for his hard work since join the Clarets, which has seen him score 3 goals in 7 league appearances, as well as providing two assists. “Burnley Football Club are delighted to announce that striker Lyle Foster has signed a new five-year deal at Turf Moor. The South African striker has adjusted to…
The idea of declaring Sunday a public holiday if the Springboks win the Rugby World Cup (RWC) on Saturday still remains on the table, according to presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya. In a briefing for the President’s weekly programme on Thursday, Magwenya responded to a question regarding the Green Hydrogen Summit promise made by Ramaphosa. Messages about the suggestion were being received from South Africans around the world, Magwenya said. “We have received many messages regarding this from South Africans from all walks of life. The president has told me that he is considering the request,” he said. Ramaphosa is expected…
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber says he has confidence in the squad that will battle it out with the All Blacks in Saturday’s Rugby World Cup (RWC) Final. Nienaber, who will be coaching the Boks for the last time (will be leaving for Leinster in Ireland), has made two changes to the squad that beat England 16-15 in the semifinal. Scrumhalf Faf de Klerk and flyhalf Handré Pollard make their way back to replace Cobus Reinach and Manie Libbok, making them the most capped nine-and-ten combination in Springbok history. Pollard and de Klerk are among the starting team which features 10…
World Rugby has found insufficient evidence to pursue Tom Curry’s allegation that he was racially abused by Bongi Mbonambi in England’s World Cup semi-final defeat by South Africa. The game’s global governing body announced that it has closed the case unless additional evidence comes to light, meaning the Springbok hooker will start in the World Cup final against New Zealand on Saturday night. Curry alleged to referee Ben O’Keeffe in the second quarter of the Stade de France showdown that he had been racially abused by Springboks hooker Mbonambi. In an unexpected development, World Rugby revealed that it had also…
Lieutenant-Colonel Nkosikhona Hadebe testified about a pointing-out exercise he conducted with one of the men accused of killing the football star. The State wanted to admit Sibiya’s confession statement as evidence of his involvement in the crime. He is among five men accused of the football star’s murder at the home of his girlfriend in October 2014. Advocate Charles Mnisi from the defense questioned Hadebe’s expertise and experience, saying it was only his fourth case regarding pointing out. Advocate Thulani Mngomezulu, who represents the first two accused, pointed out inaccuracies in Hadebe’s pro forma statement, including the incorrect date, which…
World Rugby has announced exciting and pioneering changes to the global rugby calendar, with the creation of a new bi-annual international competition for both men and women from 2026, and an expansion of teams in the Rugby World Cup. The World Rugby Council met in France on Tuesday, to finalise and vote for the reform of international rugby. The new biannual International Nations Championship, which is set to include 12 of the leading northern and southern hemisphere sides, will commence in 2026, along with a second division of 12 teams. There will be promotion and relegation between the two divisions…
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) said it is ready to embark on a journey of delivering next year’s general and provincial elections. This as the IEC launched the 2024 National and Provincial Elections (NPE 2024) in Midrand, Gauteng, with the theme, “Your Democracy, Own It.” “The proclamation of the election date is by our head of state, His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa after consultation with the Electoral commission. Our expectation is that the provincial elections will, as they have for the past 30 years, be harmonised with the national election. Today, we, the electoral commission, stand before you to confirm…
Diplomatic efforts to free more than 200 people held hostage by Hamas were intensifying on Monday as reports from the region suggest a significant number – perhaps up to 50 – may be freed imminently. Though Israel continues to intensify its bombardment of Gaza in an attempt to exert more pressure on Hamas, experts warn that negotiations are likely to be the only way to obtain their freedom. Two elderly Israeli women were freed late on Monday, after an Israeli American mother and daughter were released on Friday – in both cases after mediation by Qatari officials – but 220 are thought to remain held in…
Despite the sideshow that threatens to derail their preparations, the Springboks are not getting caught up in it. It appears the World Rugby investigation into the racism allegations against hooker Bongi Mbonambi will continue until his name is cleared. On Monday, the Boks had their first training session of the week, in which Mbonambi participated. Mbonambi and England flank Tom Curry allegedly had an incident during the semifinal over the weekend, but the reigning champions didn’t address the matter. In a media conference, Scrum coach Daan Human stood up for the player’s character and paid little attention to the accusations.…
Kaizer Chiefs have parted ways with head coach Molefi Ntseki following a tricky start to the season. Amakhosi revealed on its official website that Ntseki’s contract had been terminated by mutual consent. The decision comes after Chiefs’ exit in the Carling Knockout Cup after a 1-0 defeat at the hands of AmaZulu FC at FNB Stadium on Saturday. Ugly scenes followed the loss as angry club fans once again threw missiles at Ntseki. Following a meeting on Monday morning, Molefi Ntseki’s tenure as Head Coach of Kaizer Chiefs has ended amicably by mutual consent. Given the recent run of disappointing results, the parties agreed…