sports news rss feed https://www.theafrica.co.za/rss/ https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/sabrinas-farm-inspires-young-leaders-462162176 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/sabrinas-farm-inspires-young-leaders-462162176 KNYSNA NEWS - A group of Grade Seven school leaders from Knysna Primary School recently spent a memorable morning at Sabrina s Farm, where they took part in an Inclusion and Disability Awareness Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:45 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/swd-cricket-hosts-csa-hub-talent-identification-camp-in-oudtshoorn-462162174 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/swd-cricket-hosts-csa-hub-talent-identification-camp-in-oudtshoorn-462162174 GARDEN ROUTE NEWS - SWD Cricket hosted a Cricket South Africa (CSA) hub talent identification camp at the Oudtshoorn Recreation Ground on 29 and 30 June, bringing together some of the region Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:45 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/silver-stars-neem-soet-wraak-teen-heibi-in-top8stryd-462162173 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/silver-stars-neem-soet-wraak-teen-heibi-in-top8stryd-462162173 HEIDELBERG NUUS - Silver Stars-rugbyklub het Saterdag 11 Julie in George soet wraak geneem vir hul eersteronde nederlaag teen Heibi deur die SWDRVU Superliga Top-8-wedstryd met 38 - 21 te wen. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:45 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/kaizer-chiefs-draw-with-rangers-pirates-arrive-in-spain-462162172 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/kaizer-chiefs-draw-with-rangers-pirates-arrive-in-spain-462162172 FOOTBALL NEWS - Kaizer Chiefs drew the opening match of their pre-season tour 1-1 with Glasgow Rangers at the La Nucia Football Centre in Alicante, Spain, on Sunday. Chiefs heldThe match was Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:44 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/bsa-to-honour-ring-officials-who-have-served-the-sport-over-30-years-46216280 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/bsa-to-honour-ring-officials-who-have-served-the-sport-over-30-years-46216280 The transformative national ring officials training seminar will take place in Bloemfontein on July 17, Boxing SA CEO Tsholofelo Lejaka has confirmed. He said the three-day event represents the most Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:42 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/mkandla-crushes-tutsheni-in-six-rounds-46216279 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/mkandla-crushes-tutsheni-in-six-rounds-46216279 Forget the hype, the womens bout between Monica Mkandla and Simamkele Tutsheni was the fight that held the Golden Gloves tournament together on Saturday night. The rest of the bouts, especially the Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:42 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/new-arrows-coach-pitso-dladla-eyes-strong-preseason-start-46216278 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/new-arrows-coach-pitso-dladla-eyes-strong-preseason-start-46216278 New Golden Arrows coach Pitso Dladla is looking to hit the ground running at the club after revealing that it didnt take much time to settle at Abafana Besthende after his switch from Durban City. D Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:42 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/erasmus-opts-for-youth-and-experience-in-bok-team-to-face-wales-46216277 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/erasmus-opts-for-youth-and-experience-in-bok-team-to-face-wales-46216277 Rassie Erasmus has named four uncapped players in his starting XV for the Springboks third Nations Championship fixture against Wales at Kings Park in Durban on Saturday. Wing Jaco Williams, flyhalf Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:42 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/zungu-is-encouraged-by-regional-support-in-safa-race-46216275 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/zungu-is-encouraged-by-regional-support-in-safa-race-46216275 Safa presidential candidate and AmaZulu chairman Sandile Zungu says he has been encouraged by the support he has been getting from the regions ahead of the polls on September 12. Zungu has thrown hi Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:42 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/world-title-on-horizon-for-monica-mkandla-says-luis-46216274 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/world-title-on-horizon-for-monica-mkandla-says-luis-46216274 Boxing manager Marco Luis is confident Monica Mkandla wont just compete when allowed to fight for a world title, but will be crowned. Fondly known as Savage, the 26-year-old from Zimbabwe, trained i Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:42 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/defender-receives-a-raft-of-upgrades-including-newlook-vertex-model-and-some-namib-inspiration-46216259 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/defender-receives-a-raft-of-upgrades-including-newlook-vertex-model-and-some-namib-inspiration-46216259 The updated Land Rover Defender range gains a bold new Vertex grade, six-seat option, new MHEV engine and fresh accessories. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:41 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/witness-akira-nakais-first-live-rwb-porsche-build-in-africa-46216258 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/witness-akira-nakais-first-live-rwb-porsche-build-in-africa-46216258 Join South African car enthusiasts as they witness a historic moment: Akira Nakai, the legendary founder of RWB, performs the first live Porsche 911 build in Africa at Idle Auto Expo 2026 in Johannesb Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:41 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/from-stellenbosch-to-the-world-cup-the-life-lessons-from-jayden-adams-journey-46216252 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/from-stellenbosch-to-the-world-cup-the-life-lessons-from-jayden-adams-journey-46216252 Discover the inspiring journey of Jayden Adams, a South African footballer whose rise from Cloetesville to the World Cup embodies resilience and hope. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:41 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/junior-bok-star-vusi-moyo-named-for-springbok-debut-against-wales-in-durban-46216250 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/junior-bok-star-vusi-moyo-named-for-springbok-debut-against-wales-in-durban-46216250 Uncapped Junior Springbok star Vusi Moyo is set to make his Test debut on Saturday as Rassie Erasmus names four new caps in the Springboks squad to face Wales. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:41 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/springboks-paul-de-villiers-ready-for-wales-clash-after-systematic-rise-46216248 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/springboks-paul-de-villiers-ready-for-wales-clash-after-systematic-rise-46216248 Stormers loose forward Paul de Villiers brushes aside the nerves ahead of his third Test cap as the Springboks prepare to face Wales in Durban. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:41 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/sports-minister-mckenzie-sends-condolences-to-jayden-adams-family-4621629 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/sports-minister-mckenzie-sends-condolences-to-jayden-adams-family-4621629 Minister of sports, arts and culture Gayton McKenzie has sent his condolences to the family of talented Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana midfielder Jayden Adams who died on Saturday. The cause of Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:58:51 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/sa-football-rocked-by-death-of-bafana-star-jayden-adams-25-4621626 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/sa-football-rocked-by-death-of-bafana-star-jayden-adams-25-4621626 South African football has been rocked by the news of the death of Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns star Jayden Adams at 25. Cape Town Central police have opened an inquest after the body of a 25 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:58:51 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/inexperienced-springboks-outmuscle-scotland-in-pretoria-triumph-4621625 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/inexperienced-springboks-outmuscle-scotland-in-pretoria-triumph-4621625 They may have been inexperienced, but the Springboks remained indestructible as they swept aside Scotland 42-28 in their Nations Championship contest at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. And with this pe Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:58:51 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/world-cup-history-a-timeline-of-africas-greatest-moments-on-the-field-4621624 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/world-cup-history-a-timeline-of-africas-greatest-moments-on-the-field-4621624 The history of African performances at the mens football World Cup is a story of resilience, technical skill, joyful expression, and the breaking of systemic barriers. For decades, global football gov Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:58:51 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/cheptegei-confident-sub27-will-be-possible-on-african-soil-4621623 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/cheptegei-confident-sub27-will-be-possible-on-african-soil-4621623 He may have missed out on running sub-27 minutes in the Absa Run Your City 10,000m race in Durban on Sunday, which was highly anticipated, but Ugandan and world record holder Joshua Cheptegei believes Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:58:51 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/jayden-grootman-adams-was-destined-for-greater-things-4621622 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/jayden-grootman-adams-was-destined-for-greater-things-4621622 This is not how it was supposed to be. Jayden Adams was set for greater things. That he is now no longer alive beggars belief. The 25-year-old midfielder had just shown an incredible ability to defy Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:58:51 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/ellyse-perry-and-smriti-mandhana-among-the-finalists-for-player-of-the-tournament-award-462082119 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/ellyse-perry-and-smriti-mandhana-among-the-finalists-for-player-of-the-tournament-award-462082119 The ICC Women`s T20 World Cup 2026 is now close to getting its champion, but the fight is not only for the trophy, as another big prize is still waiting to be decided. The ICC has shortlisted four of Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:29:40 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/ellyse-perry-achives-rare-milestone-in-t20-world-cup-final-join-hands-with-former-teammate-462082118 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/ellyse-perry-achives-rare-milestone-in-t20-world-cup-final-join-hands-with-former-teammate-462082118 The ICC Women`s T20 World Cup 2026 final is taking place between the England National Cricket Team and the Australia National Cricket Team at the iconic Lord`s Cricket Ground in London. This is the fi Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:29:40 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/morocco-coach-credits-tactical-changes-for-dominant-win-against-canada-in-fifa-world-cup-2026-462082117 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/morocco-coach-credits-tactical-changes-for-dominant-win-against-canada-in-fifa-world-cup-2026-462082117 Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi has said that his team is no longer a surprise but a real contender at the FIFA World Cup 2026 after beating Canada 3-0 to reach the quarterfinals. Morocco had become Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:29:40 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/icc-announces-player-of-the-tournament-nominees-for-womens-t20-world-cup-2026-462082116 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/icc-announces-player-of-the-tournament-nominees-for-womens-t20-world-cup-2026-462082116 Australias Ellyse Perry, England opener Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Indias Smriti Mandhana, and South Africa all-rounder Marizanne Kapp have been shortlisted for the ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026 Player of the Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:29:40 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/wilfred-ndidi-steps-up-preseason-work-as-besiktas-return-nears-462082115 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/wilfred-ndidi-steps-up-preseason-work-as-besiktas-return-nears-462082115 Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has resumed training ahead of Besiktas` pre-season. Softfootball gathered he spent his summer in Nigeria, visited journalist Babajide Kolade-Otitoju, and is now prep Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:29:40 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/morocco-cruise-past-canada-to-reach-world-cup-quarterfinals-462082114 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/morocco-cruise-past-canada-to-reach-world-cup-quarterfinals-462082114 Azzedine Ounahi scored twice as Morocco defeated Canada 3-0 to become the first team into the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals, extending their unbeaten run to 33 matches and setting up a clash with eithe Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:29:40 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/besiktas-reach-arsenal-agreement-for-leandro-trossard-462082113 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/besiktas-reach-arsenal-agreement-for-leandro-trossard-462082113 Besiktas have agreed a deal with Arsenal to sign Leandro Trossard, with the Turkish club now preparing to negotiate personal terms before the Belgian forward makes a final decision after the World Cup Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:29:40 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/bennacer-changes-agency-as-ac-milan-exit-nears-462082112 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/bennacer-changes-agency-as-ac-milan-exit-nears-462082112 Ismael Bennacer has joined Lian Sports Group ahead of an expected departure from AC Milan, with the Algerian midfielder looking for a fresh start after an injury-hit spell and a recent loan move. Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:29:40 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/france-edge-paraguay-10-to-reach-world-cup-quarterfinals-462082111 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/france-edge-paraguay-10-to-reach-world-cup-quarterfinals-462082111 Kylian Mbappe`s penalty secured France a narrow 1-0 victory over Paraguay at Philadelphia Stadium, sending Les Bleus into the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:29:40 GMT