South African Official News

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta will spend the international break trying to get Raheem Sterling up to speed to ensure he can make his debut for the club at Tottenham Hotspur . Sterling sealed a dramatic deadline - day season - long loan move to the Gunners after being frozen out…

The triathlon events at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games scheduled for Sunday have been postponed due to fresh concerns about the quality of water in the River Seine . Eleven events were due to start with a swim leg in the river on Sunday morning , but organizers said they…

Champions Bayer Leverkusen have finally lost a Bundesliga match again but coach Xabi Alonso believes they will rebound strongly . Leverkusen , Germany ( dpa ) - Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso ' s main concern in the wake of their first Bundesliga defeat after 462 days , 15 months…

RB Leipzig have made an early season statement when they came back from two goals down to hand champions Bayer Leverkusen a first Bundesliga defeat after 35 matches . Saturday ' s 3 - 2 victory sent them top of the table and showed that Leipzig not only have a…

JOHANNESBURG - In a significant commitment to sports, South Africa plans to enhance financial support for athletes aiming for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, following a commendable performance at the 2024 Paris Games where the nation doubled its medal count. According to South African Government News Agency, Arts and…

WINDHOEK—Namibian opposition leader McHenry Venaani has officially endorsed former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga for the upcoming chairmanship of the African Union Commission. Odinga, noted for his substantial political and economic contributions across Africa, is one of four candidates in the running for this pivotal role. According to Namibia Press…

Karibib—Runners participating in the upcoming 10th edition of the Navachab Half Marathon will see increased prize monies across various categories, thanks to enhanced sponsorship from QKR Namibia Navachab Gold Mine. Scheduled for September 21, 2024, this annual event in Karibib celebrates a decade of competitive running, with organizers and sponsors…

OKAHANDJA — Okahandja Football Club solidified its lead in the Betzilla Okahandja Football League with a commanding 3-0 victory over Camelthorn on Sunday, maintaining its position at the top of the league table as the season nears its conclusion with only five games left. The match marked a critical moment…

GROOTFONTEIN — FNB Grootfontein clinched vital points in their match against Reho Falcon on Saturday, improving their prospects of securing a playoff berth in the Rugby Premier League with just one game left in the regular season. The team's victory in Round 15 played a crucial role in maintaining their…

PARIS — Team South Africa demonstrated significant determination at the 2024 Paris Olympics, actively competing in various sports on Saturday and increasing their medal tally. Javelin thrower Jo-Ane van Dyk notably secured the team's sixth medal with a throw of 63.93 meters. According to South African Government News Agency, the…