Author: Tshegofatso Letsie
The Disciplinary Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has found Libya guilty of breaching its regulations. An inquiry was launched after the Super Eagles complained about being held hostage at the Al Abraq International Airport in Bayda for about 20 hours without essentials such as food and water. This led to the cancellation of their 2025 AFCON qualifiers match earlier this month. The Nigerian team had complained that their flight to Benghazi Airport was diverted at the last minute to Al Abraq, which is about 220 kilometres away to the venue where the match was supposed to be…
October 26 marks ten years since the killing of Orlando Pirates goalkeeper and Bafana Bafana captain, Senzo Meyiwa. He was gunned down on 26 October 2014, on Sunday, at the home of his then girlfriend and singer Kelly Khumalo in Vosloorus, east of Johannesburg. His club, Orlando Pirates paid tribute to him by posting a compilation of videos of him on the pitch, on their official X page with the caption “Ten years on, gone but never forgotten.’’ Fans commented on the post sharing their memories of the football star, including heartbreak over his untimely death. On the 10th anniversary…
Miss South Africa 2024, Mia le Roux is gearing up for the upcoming Miss Universe pageant that will take place on 16 November, at the Arena Ciudad de México, in Mexico City. The Miss SA organisation recently surprised her with the official Miss Universe sash and the wholesome moment was captured on their official Instagram page. The Free State-born le Roux was crowned Miss SA 2024 two months ago, becoming the first hearing-impaired person to win the title in the pageant’s history. Amongst the commitments she made upon receiving the crown, was to help build a more inclusive environment for…
Confederation of African Football, CAF, President Patrice Motsepe has called for improved sportsmanship in African football teams. He warned that CAF will no longer tolerate the poor treatment of visiting teams during continental competitions. His utterances come after the cancellation of the 2025 AFCON qualifiers match that was scheduled for 15 October between Nigeria and Libya. According to a series of posts on X by Nigeria’s team captain, William Troost-Ekong, they were stranded at the Al Abraq airport for more than 10 hours without food ahead of their clash with Libya. “Twelve plus hours in an abandoned airport in Libya…
South Africa’s women’s national team Banyana Banyana will today kick off their COSAFA Women’s Championship campaign against Namibia, at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. Banyana are in Group A with Namibia, Eswatini and Seychelles at the tournament that is scheduled between 22 October until 02 November. The team’s coach named to lead the team in this competition, Maude Khumalo, is confident that they’ll win their opening group stage match despite all odds. “We do not have enough time, but there is nothing we can do about it. The only thing left for us as a technical…
Proteas Women Captain Laura Wolvaardt said the loss against New Zealand in the finals of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in Dubai, is hurting. The team won the toss and decided to bowl, a decision Wolvaardt defended adding that it had worked for them throughout the tournament. The Proteas could only manage 126/9 as New Zealand emerged victorious with a 32-run win.“Obviously not a nice feeling. I think a lot of us really thought this was our opportunity,” said a distraught Wolvaardt. Moreover, the captain said the team was hurt the most after they flew their family members to…
The Copyright Coalition of South Africa (CCSA) has welcomed the decision by President Cyril Ramaphosa to refer the Copyright Amendment Bill and the Performers’ Amendment Bill to the Constitutional Court, for a ruling on their legality. CCSA is optimistic the move is a step in the right direction. “This step highlights the President’s commitment to ensuring that the rights of creators and performers are fully safeguarded under our Constitution. “We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Creative and Cultural Industries, CCIs, for their relentless dedication in the fight to protect the rights of creators across South Africa. “Your unwavering…
Renowned Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper and Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams, has been nominated for the Ballon d’Or Yachine Trophy and the government has called on South Africans to show him support. Sports Minister Gayton Mckenzi encourages fans to cast their votes in favour of Williams, ahead of the awards that will be held on 28 October in Paris, France. “Mzansi let’s support our own #RonwenWilliams who has been nominated for the Yachine Trophy at the Ballon d’Or awards who currently leads the English voting with 69%. Please vote in English and French,” read the post by the South African Government…
England claimed victory over the Proteas women during their second group match at the Women’s T20 World Cup in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Despite a good defence start by the Proteas, the game ended with the final score of 124/6 for South Africa and 125/3 for England. England won the match by seven wickets with four balls remaining. The Proteas’ recent hurdle comes after a thrilling start of a 10-wicket win over the West Indies in their opening fixture, but team captain Laura Wolvaardt says the outcome against England was disappointing. “I think ten to 20 more runs with the…
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has finalised the 23-man squad that will represent South Africa in the upcoming 2025 AFCON qualifiers against Congo Brazzaville. The team will kick off their two-legged series by hosting the Congolese at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape on 11 October. They will then finish off the series against Congo in an away match scheduled for 15 October. Amongst those who made the cut is midfielder Teboho Mokwena, defender Khuliso Mudau and forwards, Themba Zwane, Lyle Foster and Thapelo Morena. The team’s captain Ronwen Williams was also recalled after missing the last…