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Veteran Racing Driver Marcel Angel Dies In Killarney Raceway Crash

Veteran racing driver Marcel Angel, 62, died on Saturday, 19 September 2026, following a fatal crash during Race 1 of the Extreme SuperCars category at Killarney International Raceway in Cape Town. The incident occurred during the National Extreme Festival, leading organisers to cancel the remainder of the day’s racing programme...

2 months agoSeptember 20, 2026Cape Flats NewsSport

Liverpool Plot Shock Swoop For Real Madrid Legend Dani Carvajal

According to Transfer News, Liverpool are reportedly weighing a sensational free transfer move for former Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal as a mounting injury crisis strips their right back department to the bare bones. The 34 year old Spain international is available on a free after his contract at the...

2 months agoSeptember 7, 2026Cape Flats NewsEnglish Premier League

Griquas Leapfrog Lions To Top Currie Cup Standings

The Griquas moved to the top of the Currie Cup Premier Division log on August 8, 2026, after a 31-19 victory over the Lions at Suzuki Stadium in Kimberley. The win in this high-stakes clash saw the Kimberley-based side leapfrog their opponents in the standings. Match Performance And Key Contributors...

3 months agoAugust 8, 2026By Siphiwe DlaminiRugby

BBC Sport launches 19th Premier League quiz entry: Guess the star challenge

BBC Sport has released the nineteenth entry in its ongoing digital feature, ‘Guess the Premier League star’, testing the knowledge of football supporters regarding current players in the English top flight. The interactive series requires participants to identify an unnamed player based on specific career milestones, club history, and international...

3 months agoAugust 8, 2026Cape Flats NewsEnglish Premier League

Norway’s Football Federation calls for FIFA president Infantino to resign

The Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) officially demanded the resignation of FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Friday, 7 August 2026, following a controversial attempt to privatise commercial rights to the World Cup. The call comes amidst escalating tensions within global football governance regarding the now-abandoned ‘FIFA Forward Enterprise’ investment plan. Pressure...

3 months agoAugust 8, 2026By Siphiwe DlaminiFootball

SAFA to announce new Bafana Bafana coach amid leadership turmoil

The South African Football Association (SAFA) is set to name a successor to Hugo Broos on Saturday, 8 August 2026, following the conclusion of the Belgian coach’s five-year tenure on 31 July 2026. The appointment comes as the national governing body navigates a highly charged political atmosphere ahead of its...

3 months agoAugust 6, 2026By Layla HadidBafana

Team South Africa Adds Three Medals To Glasgow 2026 Tally

Team South Africa secured three additional medals on the penultimate day of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, bringing the national tally to 28 medals as the multi-sport event nears its conclusion. The haul, consisting of two silvers and one bronze, arrived on August 1, 2026, as athletes competed in...

4 months agoAugust 2, 2026By Siphiwe DlaminiSport

Team SA posts strong medal haul at 2026 Commonwealth Games

Team South Africa has delivered a series of high-calibre performances at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, securing a significant medal haul across various sporting disciplines. The multi-sport event, which commenced with the opening ceremony on 23 July 2026, has seen South African athletes consistently feature on the podium...

4 months agoAugust 2, 2026By CapeFlats.co.zaSport

FIFA abandons controversial World Cup stake sale plan

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has officially withdrawn the proposal to sell a 20 per cent stake in a new commercial venture designed to manage World Cup rights. The project, known as the FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), was valued at $20 billion and intended to raise up to $4.2 billion in...

4 months agoAugust 1, 2026Bobby BoucherWorld Cup 2026

Manchester United Retains Young Talents Shea Lacey And Tyler Fletcher For New Season

Manchester United has confirmed that academy prospects Shea Lacey and Tyler Fletcher will remain at the club for the 2026/27 season, bypassing potential loan moves to ensure their integration into the senior squad. The decision highlights the club’s commitment to a youth-first strategy, positioning both players at the front of...

4 months agoAugust 1, 2026By Siphiwe DlaminiFootball

Public backlash follows Derick Hougaard fundraising campaign

A crowdfunding campaign launched to support former Springbok fly-half Derick Hougaard has sparked significant public criticism, with social media users questioning the request for financial assistance. The initiative, titled ‘Together for Derick Hougaard’ and organised by Lizelle Gers, seeks to raise AUD$28,000—approximately R330,000—to cover the former rugby player’s living expenses,...

4 months agoAugust 1, 2026By CapeFlats.co.zaRugby

Masala Makatu Wins South Africa’s First Commonwealth Games Track Medal

South African athlete Masala Makatu secured a silver medal in the men’s T12 100m final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, clocking a time of 11.04 seconds at Scotstoun Stadium on 30 July. His achievement marks the first track and field medal for Team South Africa at this year’s...

4 months agoJuly 31, 2026Bobby BoucherSport