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ESPN Africa will be available on Disney+ from 2 October 2025 in South Africa

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Disney+ has announced that, from 02 October 2025, the ESPN Africa linear channels will be available to South African customers at no extra cost. Fans will have access to the two 24-hour linear ESPN channels that showcase the very best live and studio sports programming from the US and around the world, spanning major leagues and iconic competitions. 

  

On ESPN, a world of sport awaits Disney+ customers with the National Rugby League in Australia (Aussie Rules) and Japan’s Rugby League, plus top European football action including the Scottish Professional Football League, English Football League, Dutch Eredivisie, German Football Association Cup and Turkey’s SüperLig, along with the Saudi Pro League.

  

ESPN 2 brings the biggest American sports, showcasing the NBA (National Basketball Association), NFL (National Football League), MLB (Major League Baseball) and NHL (National Hockey League), along with women’s and college competitions such as the NWSL (National Women’s Soccer League), NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) and ESPN College Football. 

  

Both ESPN channels also broadcast studio shows capturing the latest news and analysis from across American sport and football including “ESPN FC”, “First Take”, “The Pat McAfee” Show” and “SportsCenter”. Critically acclaimed and celebrated documentaries and original programming are also available, including ESPN’s award-winning library of 30 for 30 films.  

   

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Experience Premium Padel at Sandton City

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I recenlty started to play padel socially so I was excited to hear that Sandton City has raised the game, literally, with the opening of Net Set Padel, a premium padel facility located on the centre’s rooftop near entrance 8. Boasting four world-class outdoor courts and four indoor courts, this state-of-the-art venue caters for both seasoned players and those picking up a padel racket for the first time, joining a lineup of over 375 world-class brands and experiences at Africa’s most iconic shopping destination.

A World-Class Court Experience

Net Set Padel Sandton City has been designed to meet the highest international standards. All eight courts were sourced from Spain’s renowned PADEL ALBA and are fully compliant with the specifications of both the Spanish Padel Federation and the International Padel Federation. The facility includes four ALBA classic outdoor courts and four full panoramic indoor courts, ensuring players enjoy a top-tier experience across 1,600 square metres of dedicated padel space.

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Join the 2025 Pondo Trail Run for Conservation

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The PONDO Trail Run is back for 2025, once again inviting trail runners to experience one of the world’s last untouched coastlines while making a tangible difference in conservation and community upliftment. Taking place from 28th May to 1st June, this exclusive event will see participants traverse the remote and rugged northern section of the Wild Coast – a region renowned for its dramatic cliffs, unspoiled beaches, and extraordinary biodiversity, with over 150 plant species found nowhere else on Earth.

Hosted by Wild Child Africa, the PONDO Trail Run is a three-day journey of exploration and immersion in this breathtaking landscape. Runners will once again gather at the Wild Coast Sun for registration, where they will also drop off donations for our Gift of Warmth initiative—donating winter essentials to the local communities through our ongoing partnership with the resort.

2024 runners deliver “Gift of Warmth” donations to local school children in Pondoland.

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Dricus Du Plessis: The Confidence Behind Curve Fragrances

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Curve Fragrances, proudly marketed by Elizabeth Arden, is excited to announce its partnership with UFC Middleweight Champion Dricus Du Plessis for its fragrance portfolio in South Africa. As the first South African to win a UFC Middleweight championship title, Dricus embodies Curve’s bold and confident spirit, living life on his own terms and pushing beyond boundaries.


“At Curve Fragrances, we believe that confidence isn’t something you’re given—it’s something you create. It’s about moving forward, evolving, and owning your space in the world. Dricus Du Plessis embodies this spirit perfectly. His journey—from rising through the ranks to becoming South Africa’s first UFC Middleweight Champion—reflects sheer determination, discipline, and an unbreakable mindset. He is the definition of what it means to be #ConfidentWithCurve. Life is full of curveballs, and how you handle them truly defines you.”— Maggie Wang, Head of Marketing, Elizabeth Arden & CDH Fragrances.

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Watch the 2025 Super Bowl: Kansas City Chiefs and Eagles Clash on ESPN Africa

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GLENDALE, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 12: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs the ball against L’Jarius Sneed #38 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the first quarter in Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

ESPN, the undisputed home of America’s premiere sporting leagues, is the exclusive broadcaster in Africa of one of the greatest sporting events on the calendar: The NFL Super Bowl. This year, viewers across the continent will be able to tune in live on both ESPN and ESPN2 on Monday, 10 February at 01:00 (CAT).

The much-anticipated showdown will see the defending champions Kansas City Chiefs face the Philadelphia Eagles in the 59th Super Bowl, #ESPNAfricaSuperBowlLVIII. Fans can expect a game filled with grid-iron action, strategy, and unforgettable moments as the two conference champions battle for the coveted Vince Lombardi Trophy. This year’s Super Bowl will take place in New Orleans at the Caesars Superdome, home to the New Orleans Saints, with a capacity of 83,000 spectators. This marks the 11th time New Orleans has hosted the event.

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