Author: Prudence Makoge
CEO of Tennis Australia and director of the Australian Open, South Africa-born Craig Tiley, discusses what his future holds. For the latest tennis news, bookmark The South African website’s dedicated section for free-to-read content Tiley sat down with The South African website’s tennis correspondent Dave Marshall for an exclusive interview during this year’s grand slam in Melbourne. In Part 6, Tiley discusses what the future holds for him. How long do you think you will stay in the role? “I never look that far into the future but focus more on what is right in front of you. “I love what I’m…
Their abilities on attack and sheer-mindedness on defence will stand the Springbok Women’s Sevens team in good stead at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on Friday, when the second World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger 2025 tournament kicks off. That is the belief of Nadine Roos, the leading points scorer, who feels that a strong performance could secure a top of the log finish at the end of the second of two tournaments. The first one, where the Bok Women Sevens placed third, was held last weekend at the same venue. This time around, the hosts take on Samoa and Poland…
Felix Jones’ return to the Springboks has sparked debate, with former players Shane Horgan and Benjamin Kayser hailing his unsung impact for the world champions. Jones, a key figure in South Africa’s 2019 and 2023 World Cup triumphs, left to join England after the last edition of the global tournament but has now returned to the Republic. Speaking on The Good, The Bad & The Rugby podcast, Horgan and Kayser praised the former Ireland international’s tactical acumen and suggested his stint with England has made him even more valuable to Rassie Erasmus and the Boks. “I don’t believe it was…
More than a week after South Africa’s men’s Proteas had made history by becoming the first team from the country to win a medal on the global stage, a bronze at the FIH Indoor World Cup, player of the tournament Mustapha Cassiem was still allowing himself to absorb the enormity of the achievement, writes MARK LEMKE. “It really has not sunk in yet, but it does feel amazing. It is definitely one of the highlights of my life. We had set ourselves a goal of winning a medal and I am very proud of how the team came together,” Mustapha,…
Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy navigated tricky conditions to put themselves in contention after the first round of Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill in Florida.Ireland’s Lowry carded a three-under par 69 to sit in a tie for second alongside Keegan Bradley, Corey Conners and Christiaan Bezuidenhout.World number two McIlroy, finished with a 70, three shots adrift of American leader Wyndham Clark, who knocked in three birdies in the final six holes to sign for a five-under 67.However, Lowry and Northern Ireland’s McIlroy, both dropped a shot on the 18th on a day when high winds restricted scoring and only…
In the bustling world of sports media, where passion meets professionalism, a new voice is making waves. Mihlali Gqoqgoyeka, a dynamic media practitioner, has steadily built her reputation through hard work, talent, and an unyielding love for storytelling. Working as a Youth TV Presenter on Cape Town TV and a Media Officer for the UWC Women’s Football Team, she is not only thriving in her current roles but is also poised to become a powerful force in sports broadcasting. For her, the dream of being on television started at a young age. “I’ve always been passionate about TV and broadcasting,”…
Rassie Erasmus believes that 38-year-old Deon Fourie is the ideal insurance policy if those wrestling Bongi Mbonambi for the Springbok No 2 jersey fail to “shoot the lights out”, reports DEVIN HERMANUS. Erasmus will have plenty to consider at hooker in 2025, with a mix of seasoned campaigners and rising talents named in the first Bok alignment camp of the year next week. Mbonambi, who will be 36 by the 2027 World Cup, was the preferred starter in eight of his nine Tests last year. Fellow two-time World Cup winner Marx, now 30, made 12 Test appearances in 2024 –…
Kieran Gordge battled through extremely tough conditions at the 2025 Tour du Rwanda to end as South Africa’s top performer at the event, writes MARK LEMKE. The 20-year-old cyclist has now returned to his home in Stellenbosch from where he spoke about his experience in Rwanda and his plans for the remainder of 2025. “It started off well for me in the prologue (an initial time trial to decide who wears the yellow jersey for the first stage) and it continued to get smoother in the next two stages. I was close to the top ten after those stages and then I unfortunately…
In today’s fast-paced world, where minutes blur into hours and we’re constantly bombarded with information, it’s easy to lose sight of the simple joys and connections that make life meaningful. Amidst the whirlwind of deadlines, appointments, and daily demands, taking a moment to acknowledge someone with a thoughtful “Good Afternoon” can be a surprisingly powerful gesture. It’s a small act that can brighten their day, remind them they’re in your thoughts, and strengthen the bonds that tie us together.As we navigate 2025, the need for genuine connection remains as vital as ever. A well-crafted good afternoon message can serve as…
Ireland: Keenan; Osborne, Henshaw, Aki, Lowe; Prendergast, Gibson-Park; Porter, Sheehan, Bealham; McCarthy, Beirne; O’Mahony, Van der Flier, Doris (capt). Replacements: Herring, Healy, Clarkson, Ryan, Conan, Baird, Murray, Crowley.France: Ramos; Penaud, Barassi, Moefana, Bielle-Biarrey; Ntamack, Dupont (capt); Gros, Mauvaka, Atonio; Flament, Guillard; Cros, Boudehent, Alldritt.Replacements: Marchand, Baille, Aldegheri, Meafou, Auradou, Jegou, Jelonch, Lucu. Source link