@robertmarawa@sphahlanga While they ended up choosing rugby, most of these guys participated in different sporting codes at school. You also have Riley Norton, who played in the cricket Under-19 World Cup in 2024 before choosing rugby.
“Hangwani Morgan Maumela borrowed Carrim Suliman R5 Million and Mr Carrim borrowed me 15 million rands, so Mr Carrim did not tell me that the other 5M was from Margan Maumela, so when I borrowed the money from Carrim I was with Maumela” Vusimuzi Cat Matlala
“I assumed the entire 15 million was from Carrim” Vusimuzi Cat Matlala tells Madlanga Commission evidence leader Adv Mahlape Sello
I hear the patriotism chat that everyone is engaging in. However, besides rugby, football and cricket, other sports codes are suffering and there are practical and financial considerations we must not overlook.
https://t.co/6jTJz0fqA8.
She’s fought hard publicly and privately to continue swimming and advocating for the support of the code in green and gold. Given today’s story about the challenge the same team faces for world champs, I respect the call she’s had to make. All the best @TRSchoenmaker 🩷
Government gives all federations a grant running into millions, Government does not pay for travel of athletes, we occasionally step in like we did with Chess & Hockey, this is the result of very bad leaders running some of the Federations. I am meeting them this week. Soccer ?
[WATCH] Former Statistician and Director of the Pan African Institute for Evidence, Dr Pali Lehohla describes coalition governments as a "bunch of politicians" who are going to share the loot among themselves. #Newzroom405
South Africa’s most decorated Olympian, Tatjana Smith, has officially switched sporting allegiance to the Netherlands after World Aquatics approved her change of nationality.
🥇🥇 Olympic gold medals
🥈🥈 Olympic silver medals
🇿🇦 A South African legend
While she will now compete in Dutch colours and target LA 2028, Smith will remain based in South Africa, continue training with her long-time coaches, and support local athletes through the Lighthouse Sport Foundation.
👉 A new flag, but an enduring legacy in South African sport. 💚💛
@robertmarawa
#TatjanaSmith #Olympics #Swimming #SouthAfrica #Netherlands 🏊♀️✨
🔴 "It's unbelievable for a South African rugby nation to not have a number two and a number three......!!"~@TandoManana holds nothing back on the positional deficiencies within the Boks long-term squad. 🔴
The #RoomDividers are back on your radio TONIGHT ON #MSWOn947 together with an equally no-nonsense Mike Greenaway.
Courtesy of @FNBSA we'll be giving away an original @Springboks jersey....Listen out for clues. 🕺🕺
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🇿🇦⚽ Squad Announcement Time!
@Banyana_Banyana head coach Dr Desiree Ellis has named her squad for the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup Play-Offs. 🌍🏆
🔥 All eyes now turn to the road to Brazil as South Africa’s finest prepare for a crucial battle for World Cup qualification.
👉 Share your thoughts on the squad selection.
@robertmarawa
#BanyanaBanyana #FIFAWWC #WorldCupPlayOffs #DesireeEllis #SouthAfricanFootball 🇿🇦💚💛
As reported on @talkSPORT last week, Arsene Wenger is UEFA's preferred candidate to stand as FIFA President.
Efforts made to persuade Wenger to stand with a decision anticipated this week. UEFA have other options as well ahead of the 18 November deadline for candidates to stand.
🚨⚽ Wenger for FIFA?
Former Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger is reportedly UEFA’s preferred candidate for the FIFA presidency, with efforts underway to convince the 77-year-old to enter the race.
👀 The current FIFA Chief of Global Football Development is expected to decide on the 18 November nomination deadline.
👉 From the Emirates to world football’s top job? The pressure is on. 🌍🏆
@robertmarawa
#FIFA #ArseneWenger #FIFAElection #FootballPolitics
🗣️💔 Tito Breaks His Silence
Former @orlandopirates star Patrick “Tito” Maswanganyi has revealed that he left South Africa for peace of mind, saying the pressure and social media criticism were affecting both him and his family.
🗣️ “I needed peace. I needed to be in a space where I could be myself again.”
The 28-year-old says protecting his family and mental well-being ultimately influenced his move to Al Khaldiya in Bahrain.
@robertmarawa
#PatrickMaswanganyi #OrlandoPirates #Tito #MentalHealth #FootballNews 🖤⚽