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Kazimla Mfikili is an intern reporter at the Daily Dispatch. He covers a range of news beats ranging from crime to metro and education, but his passion lies with sports journalism.

The EC Iinyathi Blind Cricket team which competed at last year's tournament

Blind Cricket Championship brings inclusivity to Eastern Cape

KuGompo City is set to host the Blind Cricket Championship T20 National tournament for the first time, bringing together five teams at Port Rex Technical High School.

Pearson High’s Yuané Gerber and St Andrew’s College’s Galliano Boni won medals at the UFAK African Championships in Algiers.

EC teenagers claim African karate medals

Eastern Cape teenagers Galliano Boni and Yuané Gerber won silver and bronze medals, respectively, at the UFAK African Karate Championships in Algeria, competing against over 500 athletes from 31 countries.

Eastern Cape Iinyathi women’s coach Lolwethu Dekeza.
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Dekeza unites Iinyathi squads to build future

Eastern Cape Iinyathi women and U19 girls head coach Lolwethu Dekeza has combined the senior and U19 teams for joint training sessions, aiming to align younger players with the senior structure early and improve overall team culture.

Former Orlando Pirates players Linda Mtambo and Lehlonoholo Majoro during their MTN8 Media Roadshow visit to the Daily Dispatch in KuGompo City on Thursday

Give Mosimane time, MTN8 ambassadors urge

MTN8 ambassadors Lehlohonolo Majoro and Linda Mntambo have called for support for newly appointed Bafana Bafana head coach Pitso Mosimane, urging South Africans to avoid comparisons with previous coaches.

Laduma Nxgokolo captured by Balasela Sipamla

From KuGompo City to Paris Fashion Week

At 24, Balasela Sipamla is set to return to Paris Fashion Week as Maxhosa’s in-house photographer, having previously captured the brand’s work for major publications like Vogue and WWD.

Eastern Cape Iinyathi women’s Lolwethu Dekeza SUPPLIED

Iinyathi women target fresh start under new coach

As Eastern Cape Iinyathi women wrap up their preseason, captain Siyamanga Mhletywa has urged the team to start their white-ball campaign on a winning note against Boland.

Chippa United defender Boy Mohlometsi clears the ball while Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Tashreeq Matthews applies pressure in their Betway Premiership match at Buffalo City Stadium in KuGompo City on Saturday.

Chippa United denied historic win as Sundowns equalise late

Chippa United came close to their first-ever win against Mamelodi Sundowns but had to settle for a 1-1 draw after conceding a last-second equaliser at Buffalo City Stadium.

WSU All Blacks players Sipho Hobosch, Lukhangele Tshayi, Hlumelo Zitha and Simthebile Zozi are set to play for Club Afrique in the Christie Sevens Championship in Nairobi this weekend.

WSU All Blacks quartet joins Club Afrique for Nairobi Sevens

Simthembile Zozi, Lukhangele Tshayi, Sipho Hobosch, and Hlumelo Zitha of WSU All Blacks will represent Club Afrique at the Christie Sevens Championship in Nairobi, Kenya.

WSU's Simthembile Zozi, left, and Lukhangele Tshayi were part of the SA side that won gold at the FISU World University Championship Rugby Sevens.

Eastern Cape trio help SA end eight-year wait for FISU sevens gold

South Africa won their first FISU World University Championship Rugby Sevens gold since 2018, with key contributions from Eastern Cape's Simthembile Zozi and Lukhangele Tshayi of Walter Sisulu University, and Fort Hare coach Sabelo…

Chippa United's Koketso Mohlometsi displays his skills against Milford FC during their match at Buffalo City Stadium on Saturday.

Chippa United's winless run continues with Milford stalemate

Chippa United and Milford FC played to a goalless draw in their Betway Premiership match at Buffalo City Stadium, with both teams creating chances but failing to score.

Eastern Cape trio, from left, Sabelo Kolanisi, Lukhangele Tshayi and Simthembile Zozi will represent SA in Stellenbosch this weekend

EC trio to fly SA flag at World University Sevens

The Eastern Cape will be well represented at the FISU World University Championship Rugby Sevens, with Walter Sisulu University’s Lukhangele Tshayi and Simthembile Zozi selected to represent South Africa.

South Africa's Nqaba Peter delivers a ball during the second T20 international against Pakistan at Supersport Park in Centurion on December 13, 2024.

Peter determined to make Proteas recall count

East London-born leg-spinner Nqaba Peter has been recalled to the Proteas squad for South Africa's white-ball tour of Namibia, aiming to secure his place ahead of next year's ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.

South Africa A Women's squad wing Lithalethu Nombakuse.

Eastern Cape rugby speedster eyes national debut in Brazil

Gqeberha wing Lithalethu Nombakuse is eager to make her national team debut as part of the inaugural South Africa A Women’s rugby squad in Brazil for a two-game series.

Stirling High pupil Malakhiwe Somhlahlo was part of the SA U16B girls' team which won a recent tournament in Zimbabwe.

Stirling hockey star relishes tournament victory in Zimbabwe

As a member of the SA U16B girls’ team, Stirling High pupil Malakhiwe Somhlahlo helped the national side to finish as champions of the recent Zimbabwe junior hockey series.

Litelihle Bester, of the Sharks, attempts to slip a tackle from Quinn Tupaea, of the All Blacks, during their match in Durban on Tuesday

Bester’s dream moment despite Sharks’ nightmare

Despite the Sharks' heavy 54-0 defeat to the All Blacks in Durban, utility back Litelihle Bester described starting in the match as a dream come true and a moment he will always cherish.