African football shines brightly at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with a record 90% teams advancing   HERMAN GIBBS 28 June 2026 – In a historic display of talent and resilience, African football has etched its name in the annals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with 90% of its representatives advancing to the knockout stage (Round of 32). In …

Inspired by brother’s aspirations, the Test against touring England could prove a ‘Milestone Match’ HERMAN GIBBS 26 June 2026 – As the versatile Springbok hero Damian Willemse gears up to potentially earn his 50th cap at Ellis Park against England on 4 July, he is not just chasing a personal milestone; he’s embracing a legacy. The double World Cup winner …

Class of 2026 redefines the Hollywoodbets Durban July ahead of record purse HERMAN GIBBS 24 June 2026 — The anticipation surrounding Africa’s Greatest Horse Racing and Social Event reaches a fever pitch as the final field for the Hollywoodbets Durban July class of 2026 has been confirmed. With the countdown to the 130th running of this prestigious race now underway, …

Hollywoodbets Kenilworth, Preview for the eight-race card for Sunday, 21 June 2026 RACE 1 9 ROYAL CLINTON ran a much-improved race at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on the 24th of May, if he brings that run to the track again on Sunday, he will go very close to winning. 1 LE TISSIER ran a great race for third behind DIAMOND BARON last …

The Candice Bass-trained Major Master will be the favourite in Race 6 on the Winter Course 15 June 2026 – The Dare to Dream Syndicate Middle Stakes (Race 6, off at 15h45) is the headliner on Tuesday’s card at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth. It features a field of eight, half of whom are trained by Justin Snaith, with Candice Bass saddling ROCCAPINA …

Young talents dazzle in Durban July fashion showdown at Hollywoodbets Greyville 9 June 2026 – From a South African flag-inspired beaded dress to colourful patchwork creations, denim statements and garments threaded with rope, 25 aspiring fashion designers’ diverse interpretations were reduced to the 10 finalists for this year’s Hollywoodbets Durban July Young Designer Award. Held at Durban’s Greyville Racecourse on …

Key Points on South Africa’s Opening Game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico HERMAN GIBBS 10 June 2026 – As the world turns its gaze towards the grand spectacle of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, South Africa’s national football team, Bafana Bafana, is set to kick off its campaign against the co-hosts Mexico on Thursday evening. The monumental …

Young German star to showcase an array of promising young talents at the FIFA World Cup 2026 HERMAN GIBBS 4 June 2026 — In a moment that embodies both hope and talent, Lennart Karl, the teenage sensation from Bayern Munich, has been named in Germany’s squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026. At just 18 years and 109 days old, …

Bienvenidos! South Africa’s World Cup squad touch down at base camp in Pachuca 2 June 2026 – Bafana Bafana have arrived at their base camp in Pachuca, Mexico, ahead of the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup next week. The team arrived in Mexico on Tuesday in high spirits after a long trip from Johannesburg, South Africa, that included …

Porterville’s 17‑year‑old crack sprinter, Marlon Kayster, clocks 10.31 seconds for the 100m sprint. 3 June 2026 — For most teenagers, an athletics competition is a test of nerves and preparation. For 17‑year‑old Marlon Kayster from a farming community in Porterville in the Western Cape, it became a moment when he was noticed far beyond the track. At the Athletics South …