In 2016, the Russian admitted she had failed a drug test in Australia due to the detection of meldonium.

Even though a win in the Soweto derby on Saturday would move Orlando Pirates within three points of Kaizer Chiefs, club captain Happy Jele insisted they were not challengers for the title.

Gaston Sirino‚ Hlompho Kekana‚ Sibusiso Vilakazi and Mosa Lebusa were sitting on three yellow cards and intentionally ensured they were booked in the 2-1 win over Bloemfontein Celtic on Wednesday night.

With regular number one Itumeleng Khune back and fit, some quarters of supporters have called for the Bafana Bafana goalkeeper to start matches ahead of his Nigerian counterpart.

South Africa lost the fourth and final match against England at the Wanderers by 191 runs to lose the series 3-1.

The player arrives from Chinese outfit Beijing BG Phoenix, having also played for American team Houston Dash, UWC Ladies and Cape Town Roses.

Middendorp’s comments after the attacker missed yet another game as Amakhosi claimed a 1-0 win over Golden Arrows on Saturday.

Dean Furman has already made public his intent to return to Europe at the end of the season when his contract with SuperSport United end.

Mathebula, the first black South Africa to win a World Boxing title, died at the age of 67 following an illness.

Aubrey Modiba has been on the radar of Mamelodi Sundowns for two seasons now but after turning down an offer from the Brazilians, he will be remaining at SuperSport.

A first-half strike from Gabadinho Mhango secured Orlando Pirates a 1-0 win over Mamelodi Sundowns on Wednesday night as the Brazilians remain nine points behind log leaders Kaizer Chiefs.

The club was founded on 7 January 1970 shortly after the return of Kaizer 'Chincha Guluva' Motaung from the United States.

Despite the draw not helping them in their quest to chase down Kaizer Chiefs, Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane was happy with the point his side secured against Wits under tough circumstances.

Pitso Mosimane added to his glorious history at the club on Saturday as he led the team to a 2-1 win over Maritzburg United in the Telkom Knockout final at Moses Mabhida Stadium.

Interim Cricket South Africa CEO Jacques Faul described Graeme Smith as a natural leader whose knowledge of the game was second to none.

Emiliano Tade joined Mamelodi Sundowns in January 2019 from AmaZulu.

The 49-year old German joins on a three-year deal.

Speaking on 702’s SportsTalk on Sunday night, Faul shared what would be expected of the former Proteas captain.