Message to Mngqithi? Broos hails Man-of-the-Match Mokoena: Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has once questioned the absence of midfielder Teboho Mokoena from recent Mamelodi Sundowns matches, after the midfielder’s Man of the Match performance against the Republic of Congo.
South Africa made easy work of Congo with a 5-0 hammering courtesy goals from Bathusi Aubaas, Iqraam Rayners, Lyle Foster and a Mokoena brace.
Broos will be feeling completely… continue reading HERE.
Dragons suffer first defeat in T20 Challenge: The Warriors had a bat first at St George’s Park and posted a massive total of 221/5 in their allotted 20 overs.
Jiveshan Pillay led the charge with the bat for the Warriors with 61 runs off 33 balls, while Sinethemba Qeshile scored 53 and the Proteas allrounder Patrick Kruger added 34 to the total.
Migael Pretorius was the Dragons best bowler on the day with 2/32 in his four overs, while Kerwin Mungroo took 2/54.
A brilliant 111 not out off 60 balls by Janneman Malan was in vain as the Dragons were restricted to an equally impressive 200/3 in their 20 overs. Lesiba Ngoepe in turn added 41 runs to the score.
Duanne Olivier, Alfred Mothoa, and JP Kings each managed to take a wicket for the Warriors in what was their third win of the campaign to move up to third on the table.
Meanwhile, over at Boland Park in… continue reading HERE.
SAFA provides VAR update as McKenzie reveals cost: SAFA has confirmed that efforts are underway to have Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in the PSL with the government ready to support its implementation.
SAFA had an ordinary NEC meeting in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, at the weekend, which was also attended by Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie, and VAR was among the agenda items discussed.
“We had a good engagement with Minister McKenzie, and he has committed to support the implementation of VAR. We will now meet again with him and the PSL to finalise the plan. He has made a commitment that he will make sure that there is a contribution from the government,” said SAFA boss Danny Jordaan.
Calls have been growing in South Africa to implement VAR due to a number of controversial decisions and errors from match officials which have… continue reading HERE.
Hugo Broos sparks Bafana Bafana revival, reigniting South Africa’s football passion: There’s a new energy around South African football and it’s brilliant to see.
The enthusiasm around the national team is something we haven’t seen since the 2010 World Cup, and the big crowds we’ve seen in the league have been encouraging.
On Friday, Bafana Bafana took on — and beat — Congo in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in front of a full house at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha.
Last month, Orlando Stadium was at full capacity, as was the Free State Stadium when Bafana played Zimbabwe in a World Cup qualifier in June.
It’s a far cry from a mere year ago when head coach Hugo Broos was begging South Africans to start attending national team games.
It’s been an impressive turnaround all thanks to how Broos has transformed and created a feel good factor around the team.
And, for what seems like the first time in ages, South… continue reading HERE.
Man dead, two women abducted in violent North End Lake attack: Gqeberha police are trying to locate two missing women, while also investigating the murder of a man, following an incident at the North End Lake in the early hours of Saturday.
According to police spokesperson Captain Sandra Janse van Rensburg, six people were drinking at the lake when they were approached by five unidentified men in a Toyota Yaris at around 4.45am.
“According to information gathered at the scene, the deceased and three friends, as well as two unknown females, were sitting at the North End Lake consuming alcohol.
“A black Toyota Yaris with five unidentified males, armed with knives, stopped next to them.
“When the deceased, Sean Peters, 34, ran away, one suspect ran after him and stabbed him multiple times.
“He succumbed to his injuries and a case of murder is under investigation.”
Janse van Rensburg said the suspects… continue reading HERE.
Enjoy the brilliance of Bafana Bafana playmaker Themba Zwane while it lasts: Bafana Bafana dazzled a crowd of more than 30,000 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha, on Friday, as they sprinted to a comfortable 5-0 win over Congo-Brazzaville in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier.
During this rampant display, several players performed to the peak of their powers, including player of the match and central midfielder Teboho Mokoena, who scored a brace and helped Bafana Bafana dominate the midfield battle against the Congolese… continue reading HERE.
Poor security arrangements almost cost dominant Bafana valuable Afcon points: According to the laws of the game related to pitch invasions, referees have the right to call off play and award the opposition team a 3-0 walkover-win if they feel it’s reached fever-pitch.
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos endured mixed emotions during the first leg of the back-to-back Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers against Congo Brazzaville.
Bafana hammered Congo 5-0 at a buzzing Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Friday night to take a step closer to the 2025 Afcon finals.
Teboho Mokoena led the charge. The Mamelodi Sundowns out-of-favour midfielder scoring a brace before Bathusi Aubaas, Lyle Foster and… continue reading HERE.
Bafana Suffer Injury Blow: Bafana Bafana have confirmed that striker Lyle Foster has left the camp due an injury and did not travel to Brazzaville with the rest of the squad.
Foster, 24, started the first meeting between South Africa and Congo Brazzaville, scoring his side’s fourth goal in the 5-0 win.
However, he had to be stretchered off in the 68th minute and the South African Football Association has now confirmed that Foster is out of the second meeting at Stade Alphonse Massamba-Debat de Brazzaville on Tuesday.
“He suffered an injury to his left knee and was subsequently sent to scans for further analysis,” SAFA said via a statement.
“As part of the precautionary measures, Foster did not travel with the team to Brazzaville to allow him to rejoin his English club Burnley for early rehabilitation.”
Bafana Bafana doctor Dr Tshepo Molobi told SAFA.net:…continue reading HERE.
Is Gayton McKenzie a fan of our Executive Producer Rory Petzer?: We all know and love Executive Producer Rory Petzer’s engaging videos about current affairs and sports. This time, his commentary earned him a spot on the X wall of fame for South African Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie.
Rory Petzer has been cleverly doing ‘Champions’ videos for a while now, addressing his fellow South Africans as ‘Champions’. As one might address a friend or a ‘chommie’, he uses the term, ‘Champions’. To include our national soccer team in a positive light, he would say that when someone greets you, the best response is to say, ‘I’m Bafana, thanks’.
He posted a video on Saturday, 12 October, after Bafana Bafana’s 5-0 win over Congo Brazzaville in the AFCON 2025 qualifiers at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Gqerberha (which also happens to be Rory’s hometown).
The below video went viral as it received 215,000 views on…continue reading HERE.
Despatch: Community Events – Despatch hosts various community events and festivals throughout the year, promoting local culture and community spirit
Lady Q
An Afrikaans lady and an English lady are chatting in their yard. After a while, a dog comes and takes a kak on the lawn. The Afrikaans lady points to the dog and says “Kyk!” The English replies “That’s not cake, that’s shit”
Tart Voodoo
A boer went to the appliance store sale and found a bargain. \”I would like to buy this TV,\” hetold the salesman. \”Sorry, we don\’t sell to boere,\” the salesman replied. He hurried home, took a shower, changed his clothes and combed his hair, then came back and again told the salesman \”I would like to buy this TV.\” \”Sorry, we don\’t sell to boere,\” the salesman replied. \”Bliksem, he recognized me,\” he thought. So he went for a complete disguise this time, haircut and new color, shaved off the baard, suit and tie, fake glasses, then waited a few days before he again approached the salesman. \”I would like to buy this TV.\” Sorry, we don\’t sell to boere,\” the salesman replied. Frustrated, he exclaimed \”Jislaaik, man! How do you know I\’m a boer?\”\”Because that\’s a microwave,\” the salesman replied.