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The South African
6 hours ago
- Sport
- The South African
Springboks, Simbine, Dricus: When to watch Mzansi's finest this weekend
The Springboks meet Australia, Dricus Du Plessis defends his middleweight title at UFC 319 and Akani Simbine races against the best in the world. Here's how you can watch South Africa's finest sportspeople in action this weekend. The best thing? None of these events overlaps. Three Baby Boks who will shine for the Springboks at Rugby World Cup 2027 Akani Simbine, silver medalist at the Paris 2024 Olympics, is in action at the Silesia Diamond League. His race goes on Saturday, 16 August at 16:58, where he'll face Noah Lyles and Kishane Thompson, among others. That's convenient, seeing as though his race will finish in time for the Springboks vs Wallabies test at Ellis Park, kicking off at 17:10. Manie Libbok will start at flyhalf for the Springboks against the Wallabies, with skipper Siya Kolisi playing number 8. Damian de Allende and Cheslin Kolbe both miss out with reported niggles. The Springboks and Wallabies meet on Saturday, 16 August at Ellis Park. Kickoff is at 17:10. What time to pour the brandy? WHOLESOME: New All Blacks call-up named after Springboks legend UFC superstar Dricus Du Plessis meets Russian Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319, aiming to proudly defend his middleweight title. The main event goes at roughly 04:00 SA time on Sunday, 17 August. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The Herald
a day ago
- Sport
- The Herald
Akani Simbine snatches second; Tokyo qualifier for Wayde van Niekerk
Akani Simbine found his afterburners in time to snatch a share of second place in the 100m behind Olympic silver medallist Kishane Thompson of Jamaica at the Gyulai István Memorial in Budapest on Tuesday night. Earlier in the competition, 33-year-old Wayde van Niekerk achieved a world championship qualifying time as he ran his fastest 200m race in eight years. But Simbine, fourth at the Paris Olympics last year, was the man to watch a month out from the global showpiece in Tokyo. Simbine, the anchor of the 4x100m relay team that claimed silver at the 2024 Games, had a disappointing showing at the last Diamond League meet in London last month, and once again he got off to a slow start, finding himself near the back of the field. But unlike his display just more than three weeks ago, the speedster delivered his trademark top-end speed to cross the line in 10.01 to share second place with Abdul-Rasheed Saminu of Ghana. Thompson won in 9.95.
TimesLIVE
2 days ago
- Sport
- TimesLIVE
Akani Simbine snatches second; Tokyo qualifier for Wayde van Niekerk
Akani Simbine found his after-burners in time to snatch a share of second place in the 100m behind Olympic silver medallist Kishane Thompson of Jamaica at the Gyulai István Memorial in Budapest on Tuesday night. Earlier in the competition, 33-year-old Wayde van Niekerk achieved a world championship qualifying time as he ran his fastest 200m race in eight years. But Simbine, fourth at the Paris Olympics last year, was the man to watch a month out from the global showpiece in Tokyo. Simbine, the anchor of the 4x100m relay team that claimed silver at the 2024 Games, had had a disappointing showing at the last Diamond League meet in London last month, and once again he got off to a slow start, finding himself near the back of the field. But unlike his display just more than three weeks ago, the speedster delivered his trademark top-end speed to cross the line in 10.01 to share second place with Abdul-Rasheed Saminu of Ghana. Thompson won in 9.95.
News24
07-08-2025
- Sport
- News24
Nominations revealed for SA Sports Awards
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has announced the nominations for the 18th edition of the South African Sport Awards (SASA). The awards, which will celebrate 'Sporting Excellence', will take place at the Sun City Superbowl on Sunday, 24 August. READ | World champ Pieter Coetzé finds taste for winning: 'I want to be favourite in next Olympics' The awards carry a total of 16 categories, including the major award of the night, the Sport Star of the Year award. The three nominees for Sport Star of the Year award are sprinter Akani Simbine, swimmer Tatjana Smith and sprint and long jump star Mpumelelo Mhlongo. Smith also features in the Sportswoman of the Year category alongside Proteas women's cricketer Laura Wolfaardt and pool champion Tasneem Solomons. Simbine, along with Springbok rugby star Pieter-Steph du Toit and cyclist Alan Hatherly, are nominated in the Sportsman of the Year category. The categories will recognise performances from the period between 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2024. SA Sport Award nominees: Sport Administrator of the Year • Gavin Crookes • Pholetsi Moseki • Hezekiel Sepeng Recreation Body of the Year • Beaufort West Older Persons Club • Mac Masina Foundation • Made for More Sport Volunteer of the Year • Phuti Lekoloane • Sandile Lukhele • Ingrid La Fleur Youth/Junior Sport Star of the Year • Bayanda Walaza • Noah Bennett • Simoné Kruger Youth/Junior Sport Team of the Year • Under 20 - 4x4 Relay • Under 19 Men's Cricket Team • SA U19 Tug of War Men's Team Sport Visual Journalist of the Year • Roger Sedres • Phakamisa Lensman • Thulisile Dlamini Sports Media Journalist of the Year • Stuart Hess • Charles Baloyi • Palesa Manaleng Technical Official of the Year • Ernesta Strydom • Adrian Holdstock • Aimee Barrett-Theron National Federation of the Year • Cycling South Africa • Golf South Africa • SA Rugby Union Sport Team of the Year • 4x100m Men's Team (Paris Olympics) • Donald Ramphadi & Lucas Sithole • Protea Women Team - Cricket - T20 Coach of the Year • Jason Sewanyana • Rocco Meiring • Andries Kruger Sportswoman of the Year with a Disability • Kgothatso Montjane • Simone Kruger • Minke Janse van Rensburg Sportsman of the Year with a Disability • Mpumelelo Mhlongo • Pieter Du Preez • Jean-Paul Veaudry Sportswoman of the Year • Tatjana Smith • Tasneem Solomons • Laura Wolvaardt Sportsman of the Year • Alan Hatherly • Akani Simbine • Pieter-Stephanus Du Toit Sport Star of the Year • Akani Simbine • Tatjana Smith • Mpumelelo Mhlongo
The Citizen
28-07-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
South African youth lead the way in international cue sports and athletics
South African youth lead the way in international cue sports and athletics South Africa continues to make a significant impact on the global sports stage, with notable achievements across a variety of international and continental competitions. On the continental front, South Africa topped the medal table at the 3rd CAA African U18/U20 Combined Championships held in Nigeria, showcasing the depth of young athletic talent on the continent. Internationally, South African sprinters Akani Simbine and Zakithi Nene competed at the prestigious Diamond League meeting in London, aiming for gold medals. ALSO READ: Sport minister vows action over missing Boxing SA retirement fund Simbine finished fifth in the men's 100m dash with a time of 10.11 seconds, while Nene secured third place in the men's 400m race, adding to the country's strong showing on the track. In a different sporting arena, pool enthusiasts gathered in Mauritius for the inaugural Commonwealth Billiards Championships, a week-long celebration of cue sports. Team South Africa featured a strong lineup, including Craig Bouwer, Marina Jacobs, Senzo Gumede, Suzette Booysen, Elzette Koen, Jason Theron, Joy Willenberg, Kris Pillay, and Kyle Akloo, among others. The championships featured four disciplines: Snooker, Blackball, 8-Ball, and 10-Ball. Back home, the Cue Sport Centre in Primrose hosted the 2024/2025 Junior SA Blackball Championships, managed by Flames Pub and Grill, which also runs its own leagues. In the U15 singles, Phumelo Marumulo took home the trophy, medal, and a special 43-year-old cue stick donated by Bruce Cilliers. In the U18 singles, Samkelo Khumalo from Gauteng was runner-up after a tough match against Western Cape's Irfaan Williams, who dominated with a whitewash victory. ALSO READ: Ithembelihle learners and teachers unite for sports day 'Winning was amazing because I'd put in countless hours of practice,' Williams said. 'I practiced for nearly ten hours, and after winning the third round, I knew the title was mine.' Williams, who turned 17 on July 18, had previously won the U15 title without a coach, practicing with his brother at home. Khumalo admitted that he lost due to silly mistakes. 'After losing the third round, I knew I'd lost. Coming from Zone 1 Soweto, my goal is to continue learning and become more comfortable with the game, overcoming my nerves,' he said. 'I initially played for fun, but since 2021, I've taken it seriously. I've qualified for nationals four times in a row since then and represented South Africa at the World Championships in Morocco, reaching the semi-finals in 2022. As a learner from President High School, I would have dedicated the trophy to my family.' Billiards South Africa (BSA) Development Manager Liza Ngxenge highlighted that 13 South African players competed in Mauritius and noted that the country is set to host the Blackball World Championships in 2026, provided plans stay on track. Ngxenge emphasised the intensity of provincial qualifications, where a single bad day can cost players their spot. Life CueSports Academy was well represented, with 6-7 players on Gauteng's team, making the province a strong contender. Ngxenge pointed out that Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal are growing rapidly and challenging Gauteng's dominance, although the main competition remains between Western Cape and Gauteng — with Western Cape edging ahead this time. 'This sport needs all the support it can get, as it is often still viewed as a tavern activity. However, with competitors as young as seven years old participating, it's clear that the younger generation is taking pool seriously and pushing it beyond its tavern roots,' Ngxenge said. Beatrice Monjake from Room 8 in Soweto, part of Team Gauteng and operating under Qlife, has been guiding young players. She praised pool for having a positive impact on children by keeping them off the streets and teaching discipline. Monjake brought nine players from Room 8 who have grown to match her skill level. She also commended BSA for supporting the children with essentials like food and accommodation during competitions. The Commonwealth gold medalists in billiards are Craig Bouwer (South Africa) in 10-Ball, Senzo Gumede (South Africa) in Blackball, and Chandiga Ceaser (Uganda) in Heyball.
