Latest News Headlines in South Africa
Proteas blow as Coetzee ruled out of 2nd Test against Sri Lanka
SOUTH Africa has ruled talented paceman Gerald Coetzee for the second Test against Sri Lanka, which begins at St George’s Park in Gqeberhaon Thursday. The impressive speedster picked up a groin injury in the Proteas 233-run win over Sri Lankan in Durban, and with a short turnaround for the final Test, he looks unlikely to […]
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Betway reiterates its support for responsible gambling after PSL deal
Betway says it will continue to foster responsible gambling while supporting major sporting leagues like the PSL in South Africa. South Africa is one of the prime markets for UK-founded Betway and their sponsorship of the PSL, the top-flight soccer competition, sees them heavily advertised via local media channels. After agreeing to sponsor the PSL […]
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Springboks confirmed as world’s top rugby team for 2024
South Africa’s crushing 45-12 victory over Wales has confirmed them as the top team in the World Rugby rankings for 2024. The world champions were ruthless on Sunday in inflicting Wales’ 12th successive loss and completed their first undefeated tour of Europe in 11 years. While the victory did not earn the Springboks any rankings […]
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HollywoodBets and Cricket South Africa strike sponsorship deal
HollywoodBets, one of the biggest sports betting operators in South Africa, has announced it will financially back Cricket South Africa’s bid to have tours broadcast live on free-to-air television. International teams touring against South Africa will be shown across the country via SABC 3, sabcsport.com and SABC + in a major boost for the sport. […]
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Georgia to tour South Africa in major boost to rugby
The Springboks will return to International action in July against Georgia, after almost two years in the covid-19-enforced wilderness. The World Champions have had plenty of time to bask in their status as the best in the business, despite last playing in November 2019, when they defeated England 32-12 in the final of the World […]
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Crisis averted for now, but South African cricket still in chaos
South Africa will not have its Test licence revoked, with Cricket South Africa and the The Members Council putting down their guns, for now. Cricket South Africa and The Members Council released a joint press statement declaring the outstanding issues were resolved, with these surrounding amendments in the memorandum of incorporation (MOI). This followed Minister […]
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Early PSL tips, odds and fixtures for April 27-28
The Premier Soccer League resumes on Tuesday, April 27, with leading South African bookmakers now accepting bets on these matches. Below we will will highlight the PSL odds for April 27 and 28 matches, plus give you our free tips. The early game on Tuesday is between Stellenbosh and Maritzburg United, with the former the […]
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Rugby: Springboks outsiders for Lions Tour Test series
World champions South Africa are outsiders to win the three-Test series against the British Lions, due to be played later this year. Betway.co.za has priced the Springboks at $2.25 to win the series, with the British & Irish Lions warm favourites at $1.66. A drawn series is paying around $29.00 with online bookmakers. The first […]
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Rainbow Cup split in two after players denied entry into UK
The Rainbow Cup has suffered a blow after organisers were forced to split it into two separate tournaments, because of covid-19 restrictions in the UK. The revamped Rainbow Cup will now see the Cell C Sharks, DHL Stormers, Emirates Lions and Vodacom Bulls stay in South Africa and play each other twice over seven weeks. […]
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Martin Sack calls for iGaming regulation in South Africa
A PROMINENT online gambling identity in South Africa has called for the Government to regulate iGaming. Martin Sack, who is the founder and director of gambling consultancy company Brainstorm Online, said key stakeholders in retail casinos in South Africa were no longer standing in the way of legislation surrounding online casinos. Sack, who has held […]
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