Cape Times (South Africa)

FOOTBALL AFP|Published 18 minutes ago Egypt forward Mohamed Salah, centre, celebrates after winning the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match against Australia at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington on Friday. Image: AFP Hossam Abdelmaguid scored the winning penalty as Egypt made history by beating a dogged Australia 4-2 on penalties to reach the World Cup last 16 on Friday.

NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP ACCORDING to captain Siya Kolisi, the world champions have not been paying attention to the noise but simply keeping their mind to their game ahead of facing England at Ellis Park on Saturday. Image: BackpagePix If Siya Kolisi can replicate the form he displayed in his eve-of-match press conference, he is certain to win Player of the Match at Ellis Park on Saturday in the Nations Championship game between the Springboks and England.

NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP Head coach Steve Borthwick during the England captain's training session ahead of the Nations Championship Test against the Springboks on Saturday at Ellis Park. Image: BackpagePix England coach Steve Borthwick has challenged his youthful side to embrace the occasion at Ellis Park rather than be intimidated by it when they face the world champion Springboks in Saturday’s Nations Championship Test in Johannesburg.

Fernando da Cruz has officially started his two-year tenure as Kaizer Chiefs head coach. Image: X/@KaizerChiefs Fernando da Cruz has finally assumed his head coaching duties at Kaizer Chiefs. Whether that will help the team hit the ground running next season remains to be seen. However, his appointment could bring a mix of continuity and the risk of tactical stagnation. Da Cruz initially arrived at Chiefs at this time of year two years ago as one of Nasreddine Nabi’s assistants.

Durban July The Real Prince, ridden by jockey Craig Zackey and trained by Dean Kannemeyer, took the honours at last year's Durban July. This year's field has been blown wide open after the scratching of early favourite Star Major.

Alistair Izobell celebrates turning 50 with a music-fuelled evening. Image: Instagram Rocking at 50 Join Alistair Izobell for a music-fuelled celebration as he marks turning 50 with a high-energy return to the stage. Back at the Baxter after years away, he leads a tight live band featuring Charlton Daniels (musical director: bass and vocals), Brynne Bailey (keys, guitar, vocals, percussion) and Devanish Hendricks (piano and vocals) in an hour-and-a-half of original music, storytelling and comedy.

2026 Fifa World Cup |Published 19 minutes ago Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp could become the new German national team manager. Image: AFP Jurgen Klopp has told the German FA (DFB) he is "fundamentally willing" to take over as Germany head coach after Julian Nagelsmann handed in his shock resignation, the governing body confirmed on Friday.

Brandon Nel|Published 34 minutes ago Lieutenant Colonel Jacobus Gideon "Div" de Villiers hung up his wings this week, closing an extraordinary career that began in 1980. Image: SAPS After 46 years and 16,900 hours in the sky, Mzansi's longest-serving police pilot has finally come in to land. Lieutenant Colonel Jacobus Gideon "Div" de Villiers hung up his wings this week, closing an extraordinary career that began in 1980.

International Rugby Head coach Swys de Bruin has opted for continuity in the squad he named to take on the eagles at Ellis Park on Saturday. Image: AFP The Springbok Women will discover on Saturday whether last year's historic Rugby World Cup breakthrough was the definitive beginning of something bigger or simply another incremental milestone on a longer competitive journey.

BAFANA BAFANA CONTROVERSY-attracting Bafana Bafana team manager Vincent Tseka and sport minister Gayton McKenzie during the FIFA World Cup 2026 South Africa Homecoming at OR Tambo International Airport on Thursday. Image: BackpagePix SAFA president Danny Jordaan has defended the association’s handling of Bafana Bafana’s World Cup visa complications amid questions over whether administrative repercussions should follow the pre-tournament travel uncertainty.