Nedbank Group Economic Unit Senior Economist Nicky Weimer says land grabbing has a negative effect on the economy.

The WBC Silver featherweight champion Lerato Dlamini is still over the moon after his victory against America’s Dave Penalosa in Saudi Arabia last Friday.

Bloemfontein Celtic are looking forward to the new Absa Premiership 2019/2020 which kicks off on August 3. Siwelele’s readiness for the new season has been boosted by todays unveiling of a new kit.

Maritzburg United announced a trio of new signings as the club moves to cover all its bases ahead of the new Absa Premiership season.

Several sporting federations have refused to sign the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) 2020 Tokyo Olympics selection criteria with just under a year before the global games.

The story of Zimbabwean and Kaizer Chiefs international attacker Khama Billiat making a big move in this transfer window is refusing to die down but his club coach Ernst Middendorp is adamant that he’s not going anywhere.

South Africa legend Siyabonga Nomvethe is set to be offered an ambassadorial role at AmaZulu, the club have confirmed.

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Minister of Sport Nathi Mthethwa has called on Netball to have a professional league in the near future. He said this at the press conference held in Johannesburg to welcome the Spar Proteas team from the Netball world cup in Liverpool, England on Tuesday night. The Proteas did well to reach the semi-finals for the first time in 24 years. They finished fourth after losing to England in a bronze medal match. Netball South Africa President Cecilia Molokwane also highlighted the importance of a professional league if the country has to compete against the best in the world. The Proteas are ranked fifth in the world behind Australia, Jamaica, England and reigning world champions New Zealand.

Kaizer Chiefs newly signed striker Lazarous Kambole is proving to be a hit with Amakhosi fans judging by the votes of the Carling Black Label Cup. Whilst veteran striker Bernard Parker leads the vote with 100 000 votes for Chiefs, following him in the second placed is Kambole, a player who was confirmed only last month as a new Chiefs player. The Zambia international striker ahead of their much expected last pre-season match against arch-rivals Orlando Pirates at FNB stadium on Saturday, is promising to repay the fan’s faith come this weekend.