What are your hobbies?
One of my hobbies is Conchology (you may have to Google that)
Do you have a nickname?
My nickname during my cricket-playing career was Radders – after former England paceman Neal Radford, who used to take very small steps when running in to bowl
What do you like to do in your spare time?
I love camping and I am a qualified scuba diver, having dived in countries like the Seychelles, Comoros and Malawi.
Ken Borland is a freelance sports journalist and commentator based in Johannesburg, South Africa. His specialities are cricket, rugby, golf and hockey (he’s the winner of an SA Hockey Association Merit Award), but he has occasionally ventured further afield from these main sports!
Although sport is his job and something he loves, he is also passionate about the outdoors, wildlife and birding; conchology; music and collecting charts; movies; and his faith.
Latest Articles by Ken Borland
Golf
Exclusive: American Veerman's Inspired NGC Win Takes Him a Step Closer to Home
American golfer Johannes Veerman defied odds to win Nedbank Golf Challenge. His journey from global childhood to medical aspirations to professional golf success culminated in his triumph. Veerman's win propels him closer to his goal of playing on the U.S. PGA Tour.
Ken Borland
2024-12-10
Rugby
Springboks in rugby Elysium & Naas says they rank with the best ever
Former Springbok great Naas Botha believes the current South African rugby team deserves to be ranked among the greatest in history. With an impressive record in 2024, including wins in the Rugby Championship and Autumn International Series, the Springboks continue to lead as the number one ranked team. Famed for his own achievements in the 1980s, Botha commends coach Rassie Erasmus and the squad for their remarkable success, highlighting the team's dominance in current rugby landscape.
Ken Borland
2024-12-06
Rugby
Exclusive: Schalk Brits on How Rassie Erasmus and the Springboks Inspired a Nation Through Rugby
Schalk Brits, a former Saracens legend and key player in the 2019 Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok team, reflects on the team's success and the importance of unity in South Africa. Coach Rassie Erasmus's innovative approach has propelled the team to back-to-back World Cup victories, with Brits emphasizing the transformative power of rugby in the country.
Ken Borland
2024-12-10
Cricket
Exclusive: Graeme Smith on SA20’s Rise to Tier-One Tournaments and Its Role in Revitalising South African Cricket
Graeme Smith, Betway SA20 Commissioner, aims to revitalize South Africa's franchise T20 tournament. With many players being picked up by the IPL, the SA20 continues to grow in stature. Developing talent and fostering international connections are key goals, alongside commercial success like the new partnership with DP World.
Ken Borland
2024-11-26
Cricket
Rabada's Ultimate Prize: Why the ODI World Cup Means More Than the World Test Championship
Kagiso Rabada, South Africa's star bowler, shares why winning the ODI World Cup is his ultimate goal, despite his passion for Test cricket and the World Test Championship.
Ken Borland
2024-11-07
Cricket
Allan Donald Applauds Afghanistan’s Rise Under Jonathan Trott While Easing Concerns Over South Africa’s ODI Struggles
Allan Donald praises Afghanistan's rise under Jonathan Trott after a dominant ODI series win over South Africa in Sharjah, while addressing concerns about the Proteas’ performance and future prospects.
Ken Borland
2024-09-27
Ken Borland
Having studied at Pietermaritzburg University, Ken began his sports journalism career in 1992 at the Natal Witness, before moving to Johannesburg in 2004 to work for the MWP Media freelance agency until 2012. He wrote for The Citizen, a national daily newspaper, from 2015 to 2023 – (https://www.citizen.co.za/author/ken-borland/page/7/).
He has covered rugby and cricket world cups, numerous European Tour golf events, and toured to the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Bangladesh and India for work.
Ken has had work published in numerous magazines and newspapers, was a cricket correspondent for the Pretoria News, has written for leading South African websites such as Daily Maverick and supersport.com, and has worked for both the Reuters and AFP news agencies as well as France’s leading rugby publication, Midi Olympique. He has been a contributor to the Wisden Cricketers Almanack and the SA Cricket and Rugby Annuals.
He has also freelanced for several corporate clients.
As a broadcaster, Ken has contributed to the BBC and various other SA and overseas radio stations.