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Should Dricus du Plessis fight in Joburg or Cape Town? Mzansi has spoken …

Should Dricus du Plessis fight in Joburg or Cape Town? Mzansi has spoken …

By Michael Sherman | Published 16h ago

Gayton McKenzie in a tweet earlier this week, just happened to mention he was investigating the possibility of holding the UFC title defence of Dricus du Plessis at FNB Stadium, also known as Soccer City.

Gayton McKenzie now looking at Joburg’s FNB Stadium for Dricus du Plessis UFC title defence

By Michael Sherman | Published Oct 9, 2024

The UFC title defence of Dricus du Plessis may just be happening in Johannesburg, if the latest comment by SA Minister of Sport Gayton McKenzie are to be believed.

Gayton McKenzie now looking at Joburg’s FNB Stadium for Dricus du Plessis UFC title defence

Gayton McKenzie now looking at Joburg’s FNB Stadium for Dricus du Plessis UFC title defence

Dricus Du Plessis’s arch nemesis Alex Pereira delivers vicious knock out against Rountree at UFC 307

By Mthobisi Nozulela | Published Oct 7, 2024

Dricus Du Plessis’s arch nemesis Alex Pereira delivers vicious knock out against Rountree at UFC 307

‘How dare you’: Dricus du Plessis hits back at Alex Pereira after ‘clown’ comments

By Mthobisi Nozulela | Published Sep 18, 2024

‘How dare you’: Dricus du Plessis hits back at Alex Pereira after ‘clown’ comments

Minister Gayton McKenzie says Dricus du Plessis UFC title defence not confirmed for Cape Town, yet

By Michael Sherman | Published Sep 18, 2024

Minister Gayton McKenzie says Dricus du Plessis UFC title defence not confirmed for Cape Town, yet

Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee. Trash talk like Ali, and not Dricus du Plessis

By Michael Sherman | Published Aug 25, 2024

Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee. Trash talk like Ali, and not Dricus du Plessis

Dricus du Plessis ‘fights like how a white guy dances’, says UFC boss Dana White

By Mthobisi Nozulela | Published Aug 23, 2024

Dricus du Plessis ‘fights like how a white guy dances’, says UFC boss Dana White

Israel Adesanya squashes retirement talk after loss to Dricus du Plessis at UFC 305

By Mthobisi Nozulela | Published Aug 21, 2024

Israel Adesanya squashes retirement talk after loss to Dricus du Plessis at UFC 305

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Top stories this week: NPA declines to prosecute in Phala Phala case, Chris Brown tickets debate gets heated, and more updates

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No To Bullying campaign: This abuse can leave life-long trauma with the victim

No To Bullying campaign: This abuse can leave life-long trauma with the victim

Renaldo Gouws vs IOL ruling: A Victory for Press Freedom and Accountability

Renaldo Gouws vs IOL ruling: A Victory for Press Freedom and Accountability

Gayton McKenzie plans to invite openly racist Ryan Garcia to SA for Dricus du Plessis’ next fight

By Mthobisi Nozulela | Published Aug 20, 2024

Gayton McKenzie plans to invite openly racist Ryan Garcia to SA for Dricus du Plessis’ next fight

Gayton McKenzie plans to invite openly racist Ryan Garcia to SA for Dricus du Plessis’ next fight

Love him or hate him, Dricus du Plessis is flying the SA flag high

By Michael Sherman | Published Aug 20, 2024

Love him or hate him, Dricus du Plessis is flying the SA flag high

Love him or hate him, Dricus du Plessis is flying the SA flag high

COMMENT: Did Dricus du Plessis cross any lines with his Israel Adesanya trash talk?

By Michael Sherman | Published Aug 19, 2024

COMMENT: Did Dricus du Plessis cross any lines with his Israel Adesanya trash talk?

COMMENT: Did Dricus du Plessis cross any lines with his Israel Adesanya trash talk?

Sean Strickland sparks race and inequality debate about Mzansi after Dricus Du Plessis defeats Adesanya

By Mthobisi Nozulela | Published Aug 19, 2024

Sean Strickland sparks race and inequality debate about Mzansi after Dricus Du Plessis defeats Adesanya

Sean Strickland sparks race and inequality debate about Mzansi after Dricus Du Plessis defeats Adesanya

Dricus du Plessis delivered, now Dana White, UFC must follow through on Mzansi promise

By Michael Sherman | Published Aug 19, 2024

Dricus du Plessis delivered, now Dana White, UFC must follow through on Mzansi promise

Dricus du Plessis delivered, now Dana White, UFC must follow through on Mzansi promise

‘Here I am, still the champ,’ says Dricus du Plessis after beating Israel Adesanya at UFC 305

By Lunga Biyela | Published Aug 18, 2024

‘Here I am, still the champ,’ says Dricus du Plessis after beating Israel Adesanya at UFC 305

‘Here I am, still the champ,’ says Dricus du Plessis after beating Israel Adesanya at UFC 305

SA’s Dricus du Plessis retains middleweight title after submitting Israel Adesanya at UFC 305

By Julian Kiewietz | Published Aug 18, 2024

SA’s Dricus du Plessis retains middleweight title after submitting Israel Adesanya at UFC 305

SA’s Dricus du Plessis retains middleweight title after submitting Israel Adesanya at UFC 305

‘I’m fighting for something much bigger than myself,’ says SA’s Dricus du Plessis ahead of Israel Adesanya fight

By Lunga Biyela | Published Aug 17, 2024

‘I’m fighting for something much bigger than myself,’ says SA’s Dricus du Plessis ahead of Israel Adesanya fight

‘I’m fighting for something much bigger than myself,’ says SA’s Dricus du Plessis ahead of Israel Adesanya fight

Dricus sparks Adesanya’s tears and fury

By Ongama Gcwabe | Published Aug 17, 2024

Dricus sparks Adesanya’s tears and fury

Dricus sparks Adesanya’s tears and fury

WATCH: Dricus du Plessis ‘willing to die, and take a life’ to defend UFC middleweight belt

By Michael Sherman | Published Aug 16, 2024

WATCH: Dricus du Plessis ‘willing to die, and take a life’ to defend UFC middleweight belt

WATCH: Dricus du Plessis ‘willing to die, and take a life’ to defend UFC middleweight belt

I am the biggest I have ever been, Israel Adesanya warns Dricus du Plessis

By Julian Kiewietz | Published Aug 16, 2024

I am the biggest I have ever been, Israel Adesanya warns Dricus du Plessis

I am the biggest I have ever been, Israel Adesanya warns Dricus du Plessis

Siya Kolisi’s epic message to Dricus du Plessis as Springboks, ‘Stillknocks’ plan ‘clean sweep’ in Perth

By John Goliath | Published Aug 16, 2024

Siya Kolisi’s epic message to Dricus du Plessis as Springboks, ‘Stillknocks’ plan ‘clean sweep’ in Perth

Siya Kolisi’s epic message to Dricus du Plessis as Springboks, ‘Stillknocks’ plan ‘clean sweep’ in Perth

WATCH: Coach gives Dricus du Plessis the shock treatment with taser ahead of Israel Adesanya fight

By John Goliath | Published Aug 15, 2024

WATCH: Coach gives Dricus du Plessis the shock treatment with taser ahead of Israel Adesanya fight

WATCH: Coach gives Dricus du Plessis the shock treatment with taser ahead of Israel Adesanya fight

Dana White promises fight card in South Africa if Dricus du Plessis beats Israel Adesanya at UFC 305

By Supplied | Published Aug 14, 2024

Dana White promises fight card in South Africa if Dricus du Plessis beats Israel Adesanya at UFC 305

Dana White promises fight card in South Africa if Dricus du Plessis beats Israel Adesanya at UFC 305

Springboks Siya Kolisi, Eben Etzebeth to walk in with Dricus du Plessis before Israel Adesanya fight

By John Goliath | Published Aug 13, 2024

Springboks Siya Kolisi, Eben Etzebeth to walk in with Dricus du Plessis before Israel Adesanya fight

Springboks Siya Kolisi, Eben Etzebeth to walk in with Dricus du Plessis before Israel Adesanya fight

WATCH: Dricus du Plessis and Israel Adesanya lock in intense stare-down

By Michael Sherman | Published Jul 3, 2024

WATCH: Dricus du Plessis and Israel Adesanya lock in intense stare-down

WATCH: Dricus du Plessis and Israel Adesanya lock in intense stare-down

Dricus du Plessis, Israel Adesanya can finally settle beef with UFC 305 title fight in Australia

By Michael Sherman | Published Jun 18, 2024

Dricus du Plessis, Israel Adesanya can finally settle beef with UFC 305 title fight in Australia

Dricus du Plessis, Israel Adesanya can finally settle beef with UFC 305 title fight in Australia