South African Official News

KAMPALA, Uganda — The Namibian national rugby team, the Welwitschias, suffered a significant defeat on Wednesday, losing 10-32 to Zimbabwe in the Africa Rugby Cup at Mandela National Stadium. This match was part of the ongoing 2024 Rugby Africa Cup tournament, which includes the top eight rugby unions from across…

OKONDJATU— This Saturday, the Okahatjipara Turf Club will come alive with the FNB July Handicap, one of Namibia’s premier horseracing events. Now in its ninth year, the event, previously known as the Omaheke July Handicap, continues to draw significant interest from racing enthusiasts and the business community alike. According to…

WINDHOEK, Namibia — This weekend, the Khomasdal Stadium and Eros Rugby Stadium in Windhoek will be the venues for the annual Unockie Kasume open football and netball tournament. The event honors Popinaa Unockie Kasume, a celebrated figure in both the Khomas NamPol, Epukiro All Stars, and Renamo Bucks netball teams,…

KAMPALA—Allister Coetzee, head coach of Namibia's senior national rugby team, the Welwitschias, emphasized the need for top physical performance in their upcoming Africa Rugby Cup semi-final against Zimbabwe. According to Namibia Press Agency, the team is intensifying preparations after a less-than-optimal performance against Burkina Faso. The coach stressed the importance…

KHOMASDAL STADIUM – UNAM Jaguars Netball Club and reigning champions Namibian Correctional Service (NCS) claimed important victories in the latest rounds of the MTC Netball Namibia Premier League (NNPL), boosting their positions in the league standings. According to Namibia Press Agency, the weekend matches at Khomasdal Stadium saw NCS maintain…

WINDHOEK - Alex Miller, a prominent figure in both road cycling and mountain biking in Namibia, is set to don the national colors once again at the Paris 2024 Olympics, representing his country in the Men's Cross-Country event. According to Namibia Press Agency, who previously competed in the Tokyo Olympics,…

GOBABIS, OMAHEKE — Fine Young Stars emerged as the champions in both football and netball at the Omaheke Top 8 tournament, held at Legare Stadium in Gobabis this past Sunday. The event, a highlight on the Omaheke sports calendar, featured intense competition among local teams vying for top honors. According…

PRETORIA — The Springboks claimed victory against Ireland in a thrilling test match on Saturday, winning 27-20 at a packed Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria during the Castle Lager Incoming Series. According to South African Government News Agency, the 2023 Rugby World Cup (RWC) winning team started strong, scoring a try…

JOHANNESBURG — Following a closely contested ICC Men's T20 World Cup final, the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has extended its congratulations to the South African cricket team, the Proteas, for their commendable performance throughout the tournament. Despite a seven-run defeat to India in the final match in Barbados,…

Gqeberha, Eastern Cape — Bafana Bafana and Botswana played to a 0-0 draw in their latest match at the Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA) Cup held at Isaac Wolfson Stadium on Saturday. This result follows a similar 1-1 draw against Mozambique, placing added pressure on the South African…