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South Africa

South Korea coach warns team against complacency before South Africa clash

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group A - Mexico v South Korea - Estadio Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico - June 18, 2026 South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo after the half time whistle REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group A - Mexico v South Korea - Estadio Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico - June 18, 2026 South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo after the half time whistle REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli/File Photo

South Africa must beat South Korea to make history, says coach Broos

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group A - Czech Republic v South Africa - Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. - June 18, 2026 South Africa coach Hugo Broos before the match REUTERS/Claudia Greco/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group A - Czech Republic v South Africa - Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. - June 18, 2026 South Africa coach Hugo Broos before the match REUTERS/Claudia Greco/File Photo

Springboks braced for fearless England and unpredictable Pollock

Rugby Union - Premiership Final - Northampton Saints v Exeter Chiefs - Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, Britain - June 20, 2026 Northampton Saints' Henry Pollock celebrates after winning the Rugby Union Premiership Final and being awarded with the man of the match medal Action Images via Reuters/Cat Goryn
Rugby Union - Premiership Final - Northampton Saints v Exeter Chiefs - Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, Britain - June 20, 2026 Northampton Saints' Henry Pollock celebrates after winning the Rugby Union Premiership Final and being awarded with the man of the match medal Action Images via Reuters/Cat Goryn

June 24 South Africa (Fairview) preview

Double on the cards for This Or That

Family of Zambia's ex-leader should choose his burial site, South Africa court says

FILE PHOTO: Mourners gather in front of a banner ahead of the funeral of Zambia's former President Edgar Lungu, who died on June 5 while receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness in a South African hospital, before a church service at the Cathedral of Christ the King, and a private burial, in Hillbrow, Johannesburg June 25, 2025. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Mourners gather in front of a banner ahead of the funeral of Zambia's former President Edgar Lungu, who died on June 5 while receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness in a South African hospital, before a church service at the Cathedral of Christ the King, and a private burial, in Hillbrow, Johannesburg June 25, 2025. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo

UNAIDS chief urges US to reconsider South Africa funding cut

FILE PHOTO: Winnie Byanyima, executive director of UNAIDS, attends the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development, in Seville, Spain, July 1, 2025. REUTERS/Marcelo del Pozo/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Winnie Byanyima, executive director of UNAIDS, attends the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development, in Seville, Spain, July 1, 2025. REUTERS/Marcelo del Pozo/File Photo

South Africa and South Korea seek win in decisive World Cup Group A clash

South Korea are in a superior position to finish ahead of South Africa in Group A.
South Korea are in a superior position to finish ahead of South Africa in Group A.

England name five uncapped players in squad for Nations Championship

Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship - Wales v England - Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, Britain - March 15, 2025 England's Jamie George celebrates after the match Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs/File Photo
Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship - Wales v England - Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, Britain - March 15, 2025 England's Jamie George celebrates after the match Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs/File Photo

June 23 South Africa (Kenilworth) preview

No reason why Flying Finley cannot win again

June 22 South Africa (Greyville) preview

Polytrack and distance will suit Gallic Victor

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.