After months of planning and preparation, Netball South Africa and South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) are pleased to confirm and announce the 12-person team to represent South Africa at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The Commonwealth Games will take place between the 23 July and 2 August in Scotland. "We are confident that the team we have selected will represent our country well. Within our extended squad we have exceptional players th

Endorsing the strategic direction of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) towards 2032, the 146th IOC Session in Lausanne, Switzerland, today made the IOC and the Olympic Movement “Fit for the Future”. With their support for the strategy proposed by IOC President Kirsty Coventry, the IOC Members laid the foundation that will allow the IOC and the Olympic Movement to remain strong, relevant and impactful in the years to come. “Our responsibility is to build on the strong

Jordan Wessels came out firing on all cylinders in the first round of the fourth Betway Big Easy Tour event, carding an almost-perfect eight-under 64 to lead by three at Glenvista Country Club. The recently-turned-professional Wessels started his round in the afternoon when Thabiso Ngcobo had already set the clubhouse lead at 4-under par. A bogey on the first hole threatened his round quite early on but the 21-year-old had other ideas. He recovered from that early setback wit

The Toyota Cheetahs are pleased to announce important contract renewals that will provide continuity and stability within the squad for the seasons ahead. Free State Rugby is delighted to confirm that a number of current Cheetahs players have extended their contracts. Loose forward Sisonke Vumazonke has committed until 2029. A powerful and dynamic member of the pack, Vumazonke has become an important contributor through his physicality, work rate and consistency. Loosehead pr

Lionel Messi will celebrate his 39th birthday on Wednesday against the backdrop of the FIFA World Cup 2026. This is nothing new for the age-defying ace, who has grown accustomed to cutting a blue-and-white cake at the Argentina training base, surrounded by admiring teammates but unable to fully let his hair down given the pressure-cooker environment of a major tournament. The long-serving maestro has been on international duty for 13 of his last 22 birthdays. For many of thos

Cricket South Africa (CSA) will shine the spotlight on the future custodians of the game when the 2025/26 CSA Pathway Awards take centre stage on 16 July at the Sandton Convention Centre, celebrating the individuals and programmes that continue to build cricket from the ground up. Taking place ahead of the CSA Professional Awards, the Pathway Awards honour the unsung heroes, rising stars and dedicated contributors who continue to strengthen the game across schools, communitie