SA Rugby Unveils Prestigious Award Nominees
The nominees were voted for by members of the media and national teams coaching staff, and the winners will be announced soon.
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FIFA Development Office comes to Joburg
Under the agreement, the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture will assist with visa facilitation, customs support and coordination with local authorities, while FIFA will fund and staff the office, which will serve South Africa and neighbouring countries.
Senegal crowned Champions of Africa
Captain Mané lifted the trophy and earned Best Player honors, while Díaz took the Golden Boot for five goals, as Senegal claimed their second title in four years.
Bafana Bafana Exit AFCON After Last-16 Defeat to Cameroon
Despite sustained pressure and several scoring opportunities, the South African senior men’s national team struggled to convert their chances.
Bafana Bafana advance to the AFCON knockout stages
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will move into the knockout phase with the Round of 16, as the remaining teams compete for a place in the latter stages of the football tournament.
Bafana Bafana edge past Angola 2‑1 in AFCON 2025 opener
South Africa now sit top of Group B with three points, while Angola fall to the bottom with none.
Bafana Bafana face Angola in AFCON Opener
On Monday (December 22) Bafana Bafana take on Palancas Negras in the Group B opening match of the Africa Cup of Nations. Kick‑off is at 17:00 GMT (19:00 SAT) at Stade de Marrakech in Morocco. In South Africa the game is live on SABC 2, SABC Sport, the SABC Plus app, and SABC radio stations. The head‑to‑head record shows South Africa slightly ahead: 6 wins, 1…
Diepkloof Ladies Claim National Title at 2025 SAFA Women’s Playoffs
Diepkloof Ladies emerged as national champions at the 2025 SAFA Women National Playoffs held at Vaal University of Technology (VUT) over the weekend, defeating Limpopo’s Ramatlaohle Ladies in a hard-fought final.
Bafana Bafana handed a tricky group for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The World Cup’s first match will be a throwback to 2010 when Mexico take on South Africa in a replay of the 2010 edition’s tournament opener.
Lesotho runner Khoarahlane Seutloali wins Soweto Marathon
Lesotho’s Khoaranhlane Seutloali delivered an impressive victory at the African Bank Soweto Marathon on Saturday, November 29, crossing the finish line at the Nascrec Expo Centre in a commanding performance.