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The Junior Springboks are through to the final of the World Rugby U20 Championship for the first time in 11 years.
The South African side beat Argentina 48-24 in the competition's semifinals, in Italy, after scoring six tries while mercurial flyhalf Vusi Moyo kicked over 16 points.
SA coach Kevin Foote is in his first year as the team's coach and has achieved the kind of success that has eluded others before him, despite working with talented and highly rated groups. Foote applauded his players’ determination and performance to get this far
“Every player gave his all, leading exceptionally well in his respective position. Their collective effort is a testament to their hard work and alignment, with the leadership group setting the tone. I believe they are a truly humble group, and we’re well aware of how much effort we’ve put in leading up to this tournament,” said Foote
The Junior Boks will play New Zealand in their first final since 2014 on Saturday, where they’ll be aiming for their country’s second title after the famous win in Cape Town in 2012.
Saturday’s final between the Junior Boks and New Zealand in Rovigo will kick off at 20h30 and will be broadcast live on SuperSport.
*This article was first published by Eye Witness News
The Limpopo-born athlete made his first Wimbledon final in quad wheelchair doubles alongside British partner Gregory Slade.
Donald Ramphadi brought home a silver medal from Wimbledon.
The Limpopo-born athlete made his first Wimbledon final in quad wheelchair doubles alongside British partner Gregory Slade.
They went down to 6-0, 6-2 to Niels Vink (Netherlands) and Guy Sasson (Israel).
To make the finale, Ramphadi and his partner took down second seeds Ahmet Kaplan (Turkey) and Sam Schroder (Netherlands) 7-6(5), 1-6, 7-5 in the semis.
At the 2025 French Open Men’s Quad Doubles final Ahmet Kaplan and Donald Ramphadi claimed silver.
In 2023, Ramphadi rewrote history as he became the first South African since 1981 to win a Roland Garros title.
Ramphadi, who is South Africa's leading wheelchair tennis quad player won the wheelchair quad singles title at the Belgian Open - ITF 1 series - tennis tournament in Belgium in 2022 - the year he made his Wimbledon debut.
*This article was first published Eye Witness News
A victory against Tanzania tonight would secure the South Africans a knockout stage berth as they continue their title defence campaign
By: Mpho Sekharume
Contrary to naysayers’ predictions and despite the initial hurdles of training boycotts due to payment disputes with the South African Football Association (SAFA), Banyana Banyana look set to make it out of the group stages of the Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) tournament and keep their title defence hopes alive.
A victory against Tanzania this evening at Stade d'Honneur d'Oujda in Oujda, Morocco, would move the reigning African champions to six points in Group C, which would technically secure their berth in the knockout stages. This provided Mali defeats or draws with Ghana in an earlier Group C fixture on the same day.
Banyana Banyana won the tournament for the first time in their history back in 2022 and are looking to cement their growing championship stature on the continent by defending the title.
The win against Ghana served as a strong indication of this pursuit, however critics have cast doubt on the side’s title defence ambitions, citing the recent behind-the-scenes spat with SAFA and stalwart Thembi Kgatlana pulling out of the squad ahead of the tournament as some of the reasons why the champions will inevitably surrender their title.
The level of competition this year, also seems to be more intense with Senegal and Nigeria respectively also displaying early intentions to claim the newly unveiled WAFCON trophy in their respective groups.
Nigeria beat Tunisia 3-0 in their opening Group A fixture, while Senegal gave DR Congo a severe 4-0 hammering in Group A. Both teams sit comfortably at the summit of their respective groups and Banyana Banyana would want to make sure they beat Tanzania to avoid coming into contact with any of these two behemoths early in the knockout rounds.
A victory against Tanzania today would secure their passage into the knockout stages of the tournament and keep them favourably at the top of Group A, thus avoiding a potential clash with Nigeria or Senegal in the knockout phase
Meanwhile, Mali, who lie second in Group C after beating Tanzania, are hot on the heels of the South African ladies with hopes of also advancing to the knockouts.After beating Tanzania in their opening tournament fixture, Mali is on equal points with Banyana Banyana and will overtake them should they notch up a second victory against Ghana, and South African loses against the Tanzanians tonight.
It would be a gross error for Banyana Banyana to underestimate Tanzania going into tonight’s fixture at Stade d'Honneur. Despite their loss to Mali, Tanzania most certainly proved that they are not necessarily an easy team to beat. Looking at the statistics coming out of their loss to Mali, it’s evident that Tanzania dominated the fixture despite the loss. They held the most possession of the ball throughout the match, while boasting superior goal attempts statistics.
It goes without saying that the Tanzanians are eyeing redemption against the South Africans. However, but the reigning champions are equally determined to advance to the next round and avoid an embarrassing early exit.
…as the Cheetahs mark 130 years with a rugby fiesta
By: Mpho Sekharume
Rugby fans in Bloemfontein will tonight be treated to some international rugby as the Toyota Cheetahs take on Georgia to mark the franchises 130 years celebration.
While this fixture serves a celebration of the Free State franchise’s rich rugby heritage, Georgia on the other hand will use this showdown as preparation for the looming Castle Lager In-bound Series test match against the Springboks on 19 July 2025 at the Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga.
Cheetahs CEO Rory Duncan says the match will serve as a great opportunity for Bloemfontein rugby fans to show how hungry they are for international rugby.
“This is a great opportunity for us to show how hungry Bloemfontein is for international rugby.” The last time an international rugby match was played at the Toyota was exactly a year ago when the Springboks defeated Portugal 64-21 in a test match. Today rugby fans in Bloemfontein will be treated to thrilling showdown that doubles as celebrations of the rich rugby heritage of the province.
“We want our supporters to come and enjoy the day with their families. A lot is happening at Toyota Stadium on the day, and I believe the Georgia game is a great opportunity to showcase that we can host a world-class event,” Duncan continued.
For those who want to go and watch the match live at the stadium, tickets cost R100 for the open stand and R150 for the main stand. Fans are also urged to keep their matchday tickets for the following day to come enjoy the Springboks vs Italy test match the will be played big screens at the Toyota Stadium.
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled in favour of South African Olympic Champion Caster Semenya
The court has found that Semenya was discriminated against because of her natural testosterone levels.
In 2019, Semenya was barred from competing in certain women’s track events after World Athletics introduced regulations requiring female athletes with differences in sexual development to medically lower their testosterone to eligible levels.
Semenya initially challenged the rules at the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Switzerland, but her case — and several appeals — were dismissed by Swiss courts.
On Thursday, the court upheld a 2023 decision that the rules breached Semenya’s rights to privacy, non-discrimination, and effective legal protection.
One of the longest-running sagas in South African football has finally drawn to a close, with the confirmation that Orlando Pirates have loaned out Monnapule Saleng to Orbit FC.
Saleng had been out of favour at Pirates since December last year and had not featured in the side since then, apparently over a wage dispute.
With no official word on the player from Pirates for months, the speculation had been rife about the future of Saleng even though he is still under contract until June next year.
There had even been rumours about Saleng joining arch rivals Kaizer Chiefs, but that talk has also died down with no new developments.
Orlando Pirates Confirm Phillip Ndlondlo’s Departure and Monnapule Saleng’s Loan to Orbit College FC
Now Pirates have finally broken their silence on the matter, with the confirmation that the player will spend a season away from the Soweto Giants.
Full Orlando Pirates statement:
“Orlando Pirates Football Club can confirm the departure of midfielder Phillip Ndlondlo.
The 28-year-old is now free to sign with a club of his choice. Ndlondlo, who joined the Buccaneers in 2022, made a number of notable contributions during his time in the famous black and white.
The Club extends its sincere gratitude to Phillip for his professionalism and commitment during his spell at Orlando Pirates and wishes him every success in the next chapter of his career.
Meanwhile, orlandopiratesfc.com can also confirm that an agreement has been reached with Orbit College FC for the loan of Monnapule Saleng. The 27-year-old will spend the 2025/26 season with the newly crowned outfit.”
Marumo Gallants chairman Abram Sello is like a cat with nine lives - he continues to survive the whirlwind of businessmen who buy a PSL status only to fail in the end.
Sello burst into the local football scene in 2021 after buying the status of Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila who had just bought Bidvest Wits.
His joy in top-flight football was short-lived due to poor administration, resulting in Gallants being relegated to the second tier division after two seasons.
Sello’s bogus administration then included being unable to cater for the team’s needs on the continent during their CAF Confederation Cup's campaign
As such, this resulted in two club officials being detained in Libya due to the money Sello owed to a notorious businessman who had footed his hotel bill.
Before the season ended, the club and the players were allegedly on loggerheads over bonus rows after the team qualified for the Confederation Cup semi-final.
Sello stayed for one season in the national first division before resurfacing in the top-flight last season after buying the status of Moroka Swallows.
Bahlabane Ba Ntwa have retained their status in the top-flight, but the sale and purchase of status in the statuses during winter transfer window has continued willy-nilly.
As such, Gallants will have arch-rivals Siwelele FC in Bloemfontein next season after the son of sports minister, Gayton McKenzie, Calvin Le John, bought SuperSport United.
Sello, though, has advised what Le John and other new chairmen must do and avoid in order not to make the same mistake he did when he arrived in the PSL.
“The challenge at the top, as we know, is finance,” Sello said. “Finance can be run by an individual - auditors - so get the right people to advise you.
“Secondly, commit what you can. Don’t be overwhelmed and sit at the corner and satisfy conditions that’ll haunt you. Yes must be yes, and no must be no.
“Don’t look at what the club has been doing - look at what you can do, who’s advising you and the calibre of players you keep at the club.”
Sello added it's hard to run a football club without a sponsor in the PSL, and that’s why some bosses end up forking up monies from their own pockets to run operations.
“This is a very difficult position to be in,” Sello admitted. “Our chairman, Dr Irvin Khoza, used to say as a chairman you are always working hard.
“You throw your last cent into the club. When your son comes and asks for R5 you say you don’t have it, but when a player asks for R6 you give him immediately.
“So, that’s how it is. It is about passion and developing other people’s careers. But it’s not a child's play - it’s very difficult, especially financially.
“You have to prove that you can get the sponsors, and all those particular things. But at the end of the day, you go home with your subsidies to supplement the monthly grant.
“It’s not as easy as one may think. It’s nice to watch the game on TV, but to run things behind the scenes, you definitely don’t sleep.”
Now a bit wiser after paying his school fees for misadministration, Sello has revealed how he managed to slightly change things around last season.
“I think the mistake that we do as the leaders of the clubs is to overcommit according to the people you are sourcing,” Sello explained.
“Don’t overcommit according to the people you are outsourcing. Don’t go over your line of expenditures. Not everybody will laugh. Commit to what you can afford.
“Also, satisfy your people. You are as good as your employees. So, satisfy the people around you. There’ll be problems, but be ready to solve them.
“There’ll be some disputes, but be ready to go and answer before the disciplinary committee. And amicably sort everything out.”
