SABC Digital News
Selected news and current affairs clips from SABC radio and digital journalists, used on the SABC Digital News website (www.sabc.co.za/news)
14
DEC
9pm
Maritzburg coach Tinkler heartbroken to have lost
Maritzburg United Eric Tinkler gave a straightforward ‘no comment’ answer to journalists when asked about a goal that would have forced the game into extra time.
14
DEC
9pm
Affonso nets double as Sundowns edge Maritzburg to Telkom Knockout crown
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane hailed his South American connection after the Brazilians came from a goal down to beat Maritzburg United and clinch the Telkom Knockout title in Durban on Saturday night.
14
DEC
9pm
Imbokodo will look and learn as Spain loom
SA women’s team Imbokodo lost 31-12 to Russia and 27-5 to Russia and Coach Paul Delport says it was enough tough day at the office. The women’s team will meet Spain in their final game on Sunday, where they play in the 9th place playoff.
14
DEC
9pm
Blitzboks unbeaten in Cape Town, to face Kenya in last 8
The Blitzboks remain unbeaten at the Cape Town Sevens as they head into the final day on Sunday, where they play Kenya in the quarter-finals. On Saturday the Blitzboks first beat Fiji 26-14 before a tough 21-15 win over the USA ended the day.
14
DEC
9pm
Boucher aim to instill confidence ahead of England Series
Newly appointed Proteas coach Mark Boucher says that with the new leadership in place, he felt confident in being able to accept the role. He Boucher says that first and foremost they need to install confidence into the team ahead of the England series. Meanwhile, Enoch Nkwe, who was Team Director in the recent series against India, says that he does not see this appointment as a demotion, and is looking forward to work alongside Boucher
14
DEC
9pm
Boucher appointed head coach of Proteas
Newly appointed interim Director of Cricket Graeme Smith has announced that Mark Boucher will be the new Head Coach of the Proteas cricket team. Enoch Nkwe has been announced as the Assistant Coach, with both appointments contracted until 2023.
14
DEC
9pm
Wiese leads Spartans to MSL final
The Tshwane Spartans are going to meet Paarl Rocks in the final of the Mzansi Super League (MSL) at Boland Park, Paarl on Monday. This follows after Spartans beat the Nelson Mandela Bay Giants by 22 runs in a qualifier played at St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth on Friday evening.
13
DEC
7am
We will help Sirino to be disciplined - Kekana
Mamelodi Sundowns Captain Hlompho Kekana says they will help star midfielder Gaston Sirino to be disciplined, when they meet Maritzburg United in the Telkom Cup final at Moses Mabhida in Durban tomorrow night (kick-off 6pm).
13
DEC
7am
We will not underestimate Maritzburg united - Mosimane
Mamelodi Sundowns Coach Pitso Mosimane says they will not underestimate Maritzburg United, when they meet at Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban tomorrow (kick-off 6pm).
13
DEC
7am
MKIVA-FINAL: What winning the COSAFA U20 will mean to Mkhalele & his team
BIDVest Wits striker Sinenjongo Mkiva is another top performer for Amajita in this tournament with three goals from four matches.
13
DEC
6am
APPOLIS-FINAL: What winning the COSAFA U20 will mean to Mkhalele & his team
All eyes will be on the most experienced players in the Amajita camp, Appolis who has been to the U20 World Cup and also made his debut for SuperSport United in the Absa Premiership.
13
DEC
6am
MKHALELE-COSAFA: What winning the COSAFA U20 will mean to Mkhalele & his team
Tomorrow’s final will be a meeting between two of the unbeaten teams in this tournament who also happen to be the most successful teams from the region.
