Herman Gibbs

Multimedia Journalist, Sport

Weight of lofty expectations will weigh heavily on Mngqithi’s shoulders

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As Mamelodi Sundowns prepare for their CAF Champions League match against FAR Rabat, coach Manqoba Mngqithi faces the pressure of high expectations following last ...

Grooms to pocket R20K at Africa’s richest race

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The countdown is on for the 2024 Betway Summer Cup after partners Betway and 4Racing announced an increase in the sponsorship to a record-breaking R6 million. The ...

Ward and Groenewald justify their squash seeding

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HAYLEY Ward and Damian Groenewald justified their seeding yesterday when they emerged victorious in their semi-final clashes at the Growthpoint SA Squash Championships ...

United unlikely to add to City’s Shield woes

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This afternoon, Manchester City and Manchester United will raise the curtain on the 2024/25 season at Wembley Stadium, which will host the 2024 FA Community Shield ...

SA squash players looking ahead to LA 2028

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Squash is coming out of the shadows and stepping into the Olympic spotlight after many years. Squash finally secured its place at Los Angeles 2028 following many ...

WP’s Fuller leads women’s charge, Men’s champion Van Niekerk eases into last four

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She was followed into the last four of the women’s draw by No 2 Hayley Ward (Eastern Province), third seed Alexa Pienaar (SA Country Districts) and No 4 Teagan Russell ...

Capetonians bring the heat at Africa’s richest race

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It was an incredible string of feats for the Capetonians, starting with Bortz, who has been hailed as a saviour of racing in the Mother City after pioneering Cape ...

Snaith poised for a sixth Durban July winner

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Trainer Justin Snaith with a trio of fancied runners holds a strong hand in this year’s R5 million Grade 1 Hollywoodbets Durban July at Greyville Racecourse today. ...

No fillies in the HDJ field but Venniker to fly ladies’ flag

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THERE are no fillies in this year’s Hollywoodbets Durban July (HDJ) field, but Rachel Venniker, who will become the first female jockey to ride in the HDJ, will ...

SA indoor hockey women’s team target 2025 World Cup in Croatia

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The hosts Namibia, along with South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana, will be vying for the two qualifying slots reserved for Africa.

Stellenbosch FC must handle the pressure in Champions League race

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Over the past three weeks, Stellenbosch FC had a chance to secure a second-place finish, but they unexpectedly dropped points against Moroka Swallows (defeat) and ...

Consistent Bafana Bafana have right elements to qualify for World Cup, says Lucas Radebe

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On Monday, Bafana Bafana will name their 23-man squad to face Nigeria and Zimbabwe in next month’s World Cup qualifiers.

Stellenbosch FC ready for unknowns of CAF football, says Steve Barker

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Stellenbosch FC cannot finish the season lower than third place, so are guaranteed to play in either the CAF Champions League or the lower-tier CAF Confederation ...

One more hurdle for ‘proud’ Rulani Mokwena’s Mamelodi Sundowns to join Invincibles club

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Victory over Cape Town City will see Mamelodi Sundowns pass the 75-point mark, set when the league previously consisted of 18 clubs, and they can end the season ...

Durban to host International tennis in long-awaited return to SA

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Leading independent education provider Curro has joined forces with Tennis South Africa (TSA) to host three combined men’s and women’s prize tournaments at Curro ...

It’s Top 8 or bust for Chiefs

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Unless Kaizer Chiefs make the Top 8, their DStv Premiership season will be considered a complete and utter failure.

Indomitable Downs shade Stellies CAF hopes

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The three-point haul ensures champions Sundowns are on target to finish the Premiership season undefeated – a feat that has never been achieved

All-conquering Sundowns hold no fears for youthful Stellenbosch

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PSL heavyweights Stellenbosch and Mamelodi Sundowns will lock horns at the Athlone Stadium in Cape Town this afternoon. Sundowns have put together a truly remarkable ...

Lyle Foster, Percy Tau can boost Bafana Bafana and attract new club offers

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The availability of Europe-based players like Lyle Foster and Siyabonga Ngezana will significantly increase Bafana Bafana’s selection options for coach Hugo Broos ...

Steve Barker: No reason Stellenbosch FC can’t beat Mamelodi Sundowns on home turf

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Champions Sundowns are on a mission to go through the entire league season unbeaten. They need just one more win to eclipse the PSL points record (71) for a 30-game ...

Royal AM hoping to turn the tables on Sundowns

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Royal AM remain hopeful of turning the tables on all-conquering Mamelodi Sundowns when the two clubs meet on Tuesday night in the DStv Premiership.

Spurs’ relegation a blow to football development

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Cape Town Spurs’ relegation from the DStv Premiership will not only rob Cape Town of a football development force, but the country as a whole.

Cape Town Spurs’ fate sealed without their input

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Relegated Cape Town Spurs died a slow death in the DStv Premiership and it was Richards Bay that incredibly delivered the coup de grâce.

City and Rockets tighten grip on Top 8 spots

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Cape Town City and TS Galaxy are on the cusp of Top 8 qualification after a 1-1 draw in a DStv Premiership clash played at Cape Town Stadium on Sunday.

Relentless pressure showed up Mokwena’s inexperience

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Maybe it is time for Sundowns to channel all their power into winning the CAF Champs League next season. Could we say that this season, despite formidable playing ...