Mpumi Manyisi

Newly appointed Diepkloof Ladies technical director Anna Monate says her focus is on shaping the team’s identity ahead of their debut season in the Hollywoodbets Super League.

Wheelchair tennis star Alwande Sikhosana is pleased with his rise in the global rankings following a successful 2026 Asian tour.

JVW head coach Alexia Cassar says integrating academy players into the senior squad remains a key part of the club’s culture as they promoted three players ahead of the 2026 season.

Malawi Under-21 captain Mphatso Banda says sticking to the game plan was key to secure their opening victory in the Telkom Netball League against the KwaZulu-Natal Kingdom Queens on Friday.

Deputy Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Peace Mabe has confirmed that the department will fund South African chess players who have qualified for the 2026 Commonwealth Chess Championships in Sri Lanka next month.

University of Fort Hare coach Simphiwe Mafene says part of the club’s 2026 strategic plan is to produce more players capable of contributing to the national team.

Netball Association of Malawi Vice President Tadala Billie has expressed her gratitude as their Under-21 national team prepares to make its debut in this year’s Telkom Netball League.

University of Johannesburg head coach Nthabeleng “Dunga” Modiko believes formal coaching education is key to advancing the women’s game and has called for more female coaches to pursue it.

2026 Joburg Ladies Open winner Agathe Laisne says she had to dig deep after a rain delay to secure victory over South Africa’s Cassandra Alexander and Australia’s Kirsten Rudgeley.