Craig Lewis

Cape Town

Sports Journalist at The South African

Editor at The South African

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Articles

RIP: Cornal Hendricks cause of death

1 day ago | thesouthafrican.com | Craig Lewis

Tributes and condolences have been understandably pouring in for former Springbok wing Cornal Hendricks, who was still playing top-level rugby with the Bulls just last year. Tragically, it’s now been confirmed that he has passed away after reportedly suffered a massive heart attack on Wednesday. Hendricks made his Test debut in 2014 and went on to earn 12 caps for the Springboks, producing some unforgettable performances and try-scoring feats during this time.
Pirates: Young midfielder set to join on long-term deal

1 day ago | thesouthafrican.com | Craig Lewis

Orlando Pirates are set to make a big signing. Image: @orlandopirates/X Orlando Pirates are reportedly set to make a significant signing ahead of next season as a talented midfielder joins on a long-term deal. Orlando Pirates are set to make a big signing. Image: @orlandopirates/X As Orlando Pirates begin to prepare for life after José Riveiro, there have been some noteworthy negotiations behind the scenes as the club looks to bolster the team ranks for next season.
URC: Final round kick-off times for SA teams

1 day ago | thesouthafrican.com | Craig Lewis

All four SA teams have home games in the URC this weekend as the league stage comes to a close, with the Bulls, Sharks and Stormers all assured of playoff places, but still hoping to lock in the best possible finish. The Stormers are first in action on Friday when they host Cardiff (19:00 kick off time), and a favourable result here should see them finish the pool stages in a favourable fifth position.
Wales-based rugby star: Springbok dream burns brightly

1 day ago | thesouthafrican.com | Craig Lewis

When looking at the Springboks’ squad, the one position where they undoubtedly need to build some depth is at hooker. As we saw at the last World Cup when Malcolm Marx was injured, the Springboks had to turn to veteran utility forward Deon Fourie to serve as the back-up hooker to Bongi Mbonambi despite the fact he wasn’t a specialist in this position.
Dricus du Plessis' next opponent, fight date

2 days ago | thesouthafrican.com | Craig Lewis

There has understandably been great anticipation around who Dricus du Plessis will face next in what will be his third fight in defence of his UFC middleweight title. It’s now been confirmed that Du Plessis will indeed front up against highly-regarded Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319 on August 16 in Chicago, USA. This headline event of the fight night on Tuesday was announced during an Instagram Live stream this week.
Proteas coach comments on Kagiso Rabada drugs ban

2 days ago | thesouthafrican.com | Craig Lewis

Proteas superstar Kagiso Rabada has already served his one-month ban after testing positive for a recreational drug. This past weekend the City Press publication has revealed that Rabada tested positive for cocaine, specifically a metabolite called benzoylecgonine, and he has since participated in an education and awareness programme to prevent further substance abuse.
BREAKING: Load shedding returns from Tuesday

2 days ago | thesouthafrican.com | Craig Lewis

Load shedding is back. Image: Pexels Power utility Eskom has announced that Stage 2 load shedding will be implemented from Tuesday evening, and last until at least Thursday. Load shedding is back. Image: Pexels In a statement released on Tuesday, it was confirmed that load shedding will start at 16:00 on Tuesday, 13 May, and be in effect until 22:00 on Thursday, 15 May 2025.
Is another top Springbok about to head abroad?

2 days ago | thesouthafrican.com | Craig Lewis

Just recently, Bulls coach Jake White hit out at the increasingly commonplace practice of top players – and numerous Springboks – taking up sabbaticals in Japan rather than remaining committed to their local clubs. “We talk a lot about bringing players through, but our job is not to find youngsters and pay their ‘school fees’ by putting them in big games and then handing them over to other clubs to become rock stars,” he commented. “We’re not in that industry.
Weather: Sunny reprieve across SA before winter arrives

2 days ago | thesouthafrican.com | Craig Lewis

The winter weather months of June and July are looming on the horizon, and some residents in SA will need to begin stocking up on some extra blankets or umbrellas, but the good news is that there doesn’t seem to be an immediate rush for that. Of course, it’s generally those in the Western Cape areas who begin to look warily at weather forecasts at this time of year, but there does still seem to be a couple more weeks of pleasant autumn weather to look forward to.
Eben Etzebeth: Big update on injury!

3 days ago | thesouthafrican.com | Craig Lewis

Eben Etzebeth has only just returned to action after an injury niggle and concussion issue had forced him onto the sidelines for the majority of the year. The Springboks will have been monitoring his fitness and form closely as the 2025 season looms on the horizon, and there would have been real concern when he had to leave the field on a golf cart in the 27th minute of the Sharks’ 29-10 win against the Ospreys at Kings Park on Friday night.