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Anathi Wulushe

Anathi Wulushe is an award-winning sports writer for the Daily Dispatch. With more than three years of experience in the job, he specialises in covering rugby, cricket, football, and basketball.

Rain washed out play between the Heat and Iinyathi at the Kimberley Diamond Oval.
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Iinyathi and Heat share debut Pro20 points in Kimberley after washout

The Eastern Cape Iinyathi’s Pro20 Cup debut against the Northern Cape Heat was abandoned at Kimberley’s Diamond Oval on Saturday without a ball being bowled.

Reece van Eden, from Hamiltons, scores during a Gold Cup game against East London Police at Police Park.
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Police, Young Leopards seek elusive Gold Cup breakthrough for Border

Two of Border Rugby’s top sides, East London Police and Young Leopards, will embark on another journey to change the fortunes of the region in the first round of the Gold Cup this weekend.

Old Grey midfielder Vernon Campher on the run against FC Ravens in the ABC Motsepe League provincial decider in April at Sisa Dukashe Stadium in Mdantsane.
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EC ABC Motsepe League kicks off with mouth-watering clashes

The Eastern Cape ABC Motsepe League begins this weekend with defending champions FC Ravens facing newly promoted United FC in Bizana.

EC Iinyathi's Nathan Roux bowls in the nets during a practice session at Buffalo Park Cricket Stadium on Wednesday
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Iinyathi seek first Pro20 win in Kimberley challenge with the Heat

The Eastern Cape Iinyathi are aiming for their first Pro20 win as they face the Northern Cape Heat at the Diamond Oval.

Swallows and Old Boys clash during the Border Super League at the Sisa Dukashe Stadium in Mdantsane in May  2026.
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Swallows celebrate 115-year legacy as ‘factory of black Springboks’

Swallows Rugby Football Club of Mdantsane, founded in 1911, is celebrating its 115-year legacy as a key institution in developing Black rugby talent in South Africa, having survived wars, apartheid, and forced relocations.

Eastern Cape Iinyathi captain Jerome Bossr in action during the CSA 1-Day Domestic Cup.
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Iinyathi ready to compete in Pro20, not just participate

Playing their first provincial derby against the Warriors, facing Proteas stars, visiting the “Bullring” at the Wanderers Stadium and creating SA20 opportunities are among the things the EC Iinyathi can look forward to in the inaugural…

Yanela Mbuthuma of Orlando Pirates during the Betway Premiership match against AmaZulu at Kings Park Stadium on August 12.
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Mntambo backs Mbuthuma amid calls for more goals

Former PSL player Linda Mntambo has defended Orlando Pirates striker Yanela Mbuthuma's selection for the Bafana Bafana squad amid public and pundit scrutiny over his goal-scoring record.

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team's Spanish rider Pedro Acosta celebrates on the podium after winning the MotoGP Grand Prix of Austria on Sunday

Acosta takes first victory at Austrian MotoGP

Pedro Acosta secured his maiden MotoGP victory with a stunning performance for KTM at the Red Bull Ring in Austria, while Jorge Martin finished second to extend his championship lead.

The Eastern Cape Iinyathi’s Nathan Roux made 86 against the Eastern Storm.

Iinyathi lead 1st Class Shield table heading to mini-break

Despite not having picked up a win in two of their matches in the Division 2 1st Class Shield, the Eastern Cape Iinyathi are at the top of the table.

The Buffs team ahead of the opening week of the Bidvest Buffalo U21 Challenge last week.

Rain casts doubt on Buffs U21 Challenge, week two

Heavy rain threatens to postpone the second week of the Bidvest Buffalo U21 Challenge in KuGompo City, where four rugby matches are scheduled at Buffs Stadium.

Lakham Gqongo, left, and Ukhonaye Magele during their days in KuGompo City. The two have been selected for the SA U20 for the Cosafa Cup.

KuGompo City duo reunite for SA U20 Cosafa Cup title defence

The KuGompo City football fraternity could see its sons Ukhonaye Magele and Lakham Gqongo reunited when they line up together in the defence for the SA U20 men’s national team.

Rowan Richards and Tumelo Bodibe will go head-to-head as coaches this weekend.

Iinyathi reunite to clash with old allies Bodibe, Classen in Benoni

The familiar face of coach Tumelo Bodibe will be in the stands at Willowmoore Park in Benoni when the Eastern Cape Iinyathi take on the Eastern Storm, starting from Thursday through Sunday.

Inyathi's Michael Copeland during the CSA T20 Knock-Out Competition, Division 2 game against the Limpopo Impalas at the weekend.

Iinyathi’s Copeland credits UK experience for record performance

Eastern Cape Iinyathi batter Michael Copeland, who scored a century, a fifty and took a five-wicket haul in their visit to the Limpopo Impalas last week, says playing in the United Kingdom during the pre-season has helped shape his…

The Bidvest Buffalo U21 Challenge kicks off this weekend.
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Buffs initiate U21 challenge to strengthen pathway to senior sides for Border clubs

Buffs Rugby Club has launched the Bidvest Buffalo U21 Challenge, a seven-week tournament with 10 teams, to address the lack of a structured U21 club system in the Border region and bridge the gap between junior and senior rugby.

Ex-Chippa United assistant coach Nkosohlanga Dikeni, who resigned from the club last week.

Truter opts to go solo at Chippa for now after Dikeni’s resignation

Chippa United head coach Brandon Truter is operating without an assistant after Nkosohlanga Dikeni resigned, with the club not rushing to appoint a replacement as they seek someone who fits their culture.