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SA Rugby has postponed a planned Special General Meeting (SGM) to consider a proposal to conclude a private equity investment in the sport’s commercial rights at the request of Mr Gayton McKenzie, the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture. The meeting was scheduled to take place in Cape Town on Thursday but will now be …
SA Rugby Private Equity Proposal – The Facts TIMELINE: 2018: SA Rugby initiates exploratory discussions with several private equity firms 2019: The SA Rugby General Council, composed of its member unions, authorizes the Executive Council to formally begin negotiations with CVC 2020-2021: The impact of the pandemic stalls conversations as the Springboks do not play …
The effects of climate change are becoming increasingly glaring – from devastating floods to the snow we recently witnessed in KwaZulu Natal during spring. These developments highlight the urgent need to think about the energy transition across all sectors, including home financing. At Standard Bank, we recognize the importance of this shift and are committed …
Australia star Ellyse Perry has made notable progress in the ICC Women’s T20I Batting Rankings after a string of steady scores in league matches of the ongoing ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 in the United Arab Emirates. Perry has gained six places to reach joint-16th position with a career-best 597 rating points after scoring …
New Zealand recorded a resounding 54-run win over Pakistan to qualify for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup semi-finals for the first time since 2016. Electing to bat first, Sophie Devine’s side were shackled by the Pakistan spin attack and grafted their way to a below-par total of 110 for six from 20 overs. Chasing …
Having now completed a hat-trick of leagues, Henry Thomas is ideally placed to compare the contrasting competitions. He spent 11 seasons in the English Premiership with Sale and Bath, before embarking on a three-year stint in the French Top 14 with Montpellier and Castres. Now he’s getting his first taste of the Vodacom URC having …
The sheer volume of ‘spam’ emails from the Democratic Party that have ‘mysteriously’ made their way into my Gmail inbox refers. Even if I wanted to I do not qualify to vote in the upcoming US elections and, if the Democratic Party cleans up their email list they will save a lot of money (some …
Defending champions Naka Bulle beat Helderberg on Saturday to secure home ground advantage for the African Rainbow Community Gold Cup final, while the Northam Rhinos outlasted College Rovers to book their place in the decider. South Africa’s premier club tournament will come to a thrilling conclusion this Saturday, when the defending champions host the Northam …
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has today revealed the ICC Players of the Month for September 2024 as Sri Lanka’s Kamindu Mendis and England’s Tammy Beaumont. Mendis continued a record-breaking streak in Test cricket during September to win the ICC Men’s Player of the Month, while Beaumont starred in England’s short format success in Ireland …
Australia have qualified for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 semi-finals with a nine-run win over India in Sharjah. Grace Harris’ anchoring 40 gave Australia a strong platform before Sophie Molineux and Annabel Sutherland took two wickets apiece, guaranteeing their place in a ninth-straight semi-final. Harmanpreet Kaur’s unbeaten 54 was not enough as India …
It was a weekend of mixed emotions for South Africa’s four franchises in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, with the Vodacom Bulls and Emirates Lions providing rays of light in their opening tour games, while the Hollywoodbets Sharks and DHL Stormers fell short in their final games on the road. The Vodacom Bulls had to …
England made it three wins from three at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 after they beat Scotland by 10 wickets in Sharjah. Set a target of 110 to win, England needed just 10 overs to chase it down, and they sit top of Group B ahead of a final clash with the West …
GAUTENG – The Police in Orange Farms responded to a shooting incident during the early hours of 13 October 2024, at Mokokotlong informal settlement. It is reported that one of the victims went to the local tavern to buy alcohol but he found that it was already closed. He had an altercation with the tavern …
There are six changes to the DHL Stormers starting line-up for their Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash with Edinburgh at the Hive Stadium on Saturday. There are three changes in the backline and three in the forward pack as the DHL Stormers look to end their European tour on a high when action gets underway …
South Africa climbed to the top of Group B with a comfortable seven-wicket victory over Bangladesh in Dubai. The Proteas restricted the Tigresses to 106 for three as Marizanne Kapp starred with the ball, taking a wicket and going for just 10 runs from her four overs. Tazmin Brits (42) and Anneke Bosch (25) led …
The close defeat to Italy – similiarly to last weekend’s match against Australia – shows that the Springbok Women have become a very competitive team on the international stage, but according to Swys de Bruin, they are not in a position to win the Rugby World Cup right now. South Africa suffered a close 23-19 …
Amelia Kerr shone with bat and ball to guide New Zealand to a comfortable eight-wicket victory over Sri Lanka at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. Kerr took two for 13 with the ball as Sri Lanka set the White Ferns 115 to win, before she produced a crucial 34 from 31 balls to …
Ash Gardner took three wickets in an over as Australia romped to a nine-wicket win over Pakistan at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. The defending champions skittled Pakistan for 82 in Sharjah and knocked off the target with a full nine overs to spare. Australia’s third win of the tournament came at a …
George Nott of Dragons RFC and Ospreys can today be revealed as the winners of the BKT URC Unity Awards. George Nott picks up the Difference Maker Award, while Ospreys take the Community Impact Award. The awards have been introduced to recognise the great work done by players and teams from the BKT United Rugby …
When you consider the competition for back row spots in the Springboks set-up, you would imagine it must be pretty daunting for an uncapped player with international ambitions. Just for starters, you’ve got the likes of Siya Kolisi, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Jasper Wiese, Kwagga Smith, Elrigh Louw, Marco van Staden and Ben Jason-Dixon who all …
Mr Mark Alexander, President of the South African Rugby Union (SARU), expressed his gratitude to member unions and voiced his satisfaction with the outcomes of the recent engagements with provincial rugby leadership during a national roadshow discussing a proposed equity transaction. Mr Alexander, alongside CEO Rian Oberholzer and a legal and financial team, has thus …
South African match official Morne Ferreira will referee his first Test abroad next month after he was appointed by World Rugby to take charge of the match between Spain and Fiji in Valladolid. World Rugby announced the match officials for the November Test window on Friday, which includes the Springboks’ three Tests, in Edinburgh, London …
The Democratic Alliances Karabo Khakhau MP says that the party is deeply saddened by the passing of Dr Tito Mboweni at the age of 65, following a brief illness. Dr Mboweni’s legacy in South African politics is long and significant. He served as Minister of Labour in President Nelson Mandela’s cabinet, later becoming an astute …
UPINGTON – The South African Police Service Management in the Northern Cape applauded the meticulous investigation by Constable Andy Mona attached to the Paballelo Detectives for securing two life imprisonment sentences that were handed down to the duo accused of murder on 07 October 2024. On 4 October 2018, Vuyisile Bidi (26), Joseph Stryner (23), …