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Sports Minister Supports Mbonambi Amid World Cup Storm

Sports Minister Supports Mbonambi Amid World Cup Storm

SA Sports Minister supports Bongi Mbonambi in World Cup slur controversy. Investigations ongoing; possible suspension for final match. Some suggest the alleged slur was a misheard Afrikaans phrase. South Africa’s sports minister, Zizi Kodwa, has voiced his support for rugby player Bongi Mbonambi, who is facing allegations of using a racial slur towards England’s Tom … Read more

Vermeulen omitted as world champions South Africa name squad

South Africa

Duane Vermeulen misses out on South Africa squad for 2023 Rugby World Cup. He was dropped by Coach Jacques Nienaber. There are eight uncapped players among 43-man squad for tour of Europe. Veteran forward Duane Vermeulen suffered double disappointment on Saturday as he was omitted from Springboks 2022 squad just minutes after his Ulster team … Read more