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National TeamSouth Africa's World Cup Prize Money Allocation Revealed
South Africa's FA will allocate over R100 million of its R218 million FIFA World Cup prize money to football development, with half the total sum going to the players and technical staff.
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Match reportSouth Africa draw Czechs 1-1 in World Cup qualifier
Teboho Mokoena's late penalty earned South Africa a 1-1 draw with the Czech Republic, keeping Bafana Bafana's 2026 World Cup qualification hopes alive in Group A.
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National TeamMosimane back as South Africa coach for World Cup push
South Africa reappoint Pitso Mosimane as head coach ahead of September's World Cup qualifiers against Guinea and Eritrea in Egypt.
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National TeamEx-Bafana Manager Tseka Owes SAFA R700 000
SAFA demands a R700 000 explanation from ex-Bafana Bafana manager Tseka, as the national team focuses on its World Cup campaign.
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Match reportSouth Africa's World Cup journey halted by Canada in 2026
South Africa's 2026 World Cup campaign concluded with a narrow 1-0 defeat to Canada in Los Angeles, finishing second in their group.
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National TeamPitso Mosimane South Africa contract talks stall
South Africa's talks with Pitso Mosimane stall over coach's demands for a cut of SAFA's Standard Bank and Adidas sponsorship revenue.
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National TeamKolbe returns for South Africa vs New Zealand
Cheslin Kolbe has been recalled to the South Africa starting lineup for Saturday's must-win second Test against New Zealand in Cape Town, with Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu also promoted.
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OpinionSouth Africa VAR Dispute Amid African Football Turmoil
South Africa's sports minister demands R13 million back from SAFA for unfulfilled VAR implementation, as Nigeria's World Cup failures spark governance crises across the continent.
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OpinionPitso Mosimane offered R10m to coach South Africa
SAFA approves Pitso Mosimane as South Africa's new coach with a R10m yearly offer, a figure debated in Parliament.
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OpinionSouth Africa coach criticizes World Cup travel plans
South Africa's goalkeeper coach questions the association's travel arrangements after the team's historic run to the World Cup knockout stages.
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OpinionSouth Africa's Greatest Coaches Ranked
A look at the five most influential managers in Bafana Bafana history, from 1996 AFCON winner Clive Barker to current boss Hugo Broos who led the team to the 2026 World Cup knockout stages.
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National TeamSAFA governance failures stall Bafana Bafana
South Africa's national team faces administrative chaos as SAFA struggles with VAR funding and contract talks for coach Pitso Mosimane ahead of AFCON qualifiers.
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National TeamSA Minister Demands VAR Money Back from FA
South Africa's sports minister Gayton McKenzie has demanded the return of R30 million paid to the national football association for VAR, which has not been implemented for the new season.
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OpinionSouth Africa’s Hollywood Export: From Charlize Theron to Sasha Pieterse
South Africa has produced a remarkable number of globally recognised actors who have carved out major careers in Hollywood and beyond. The list spans Oscar winners, sci-fi icons, and teen drama stars - from Benoni-born Charlize Theron to Johannesburg-born Sasha Pieterse.
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Match reportAustralia's bowlers shine, batting doubts before South Africa tour
Australia’s pace attack dominated the second Test against Bangladesh in Mackay, but selectors face a dilemma over the batting order ahead of the October tour of South Africa. Starc and Cummins were the main contributors, while Marnus Labuschagne’s dismissal and the uncertain role of Travis Head keep the lineup in question.
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OpinionCOSATU Honors Gomomo at Freedom Day Memorial in Kariega
COSATU’s Freedom Day memorial in Kariega on April 27 paid tribute to former president Phumzile John Gomomo, drawing ANC, SACP, and local officials including mayor Babalwa Lobishe. The event blended speeches, singing, and a call for workers’ unity amid rising unemployment and living costs.
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OpinionZolani Tete Shot and Killed Outside Home in Eastern Cape
Zolani Tete, the 38-year-old former world champion boxer, was shot and killed outside his home in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, South Africa, on Friday. The fatal shooting occurred as Tete waited for the gate to open, and a 27-year-old woman in his car was also shot multiple times and is now hospitalized. The incident follows Tete’s return to the ring after a four-year suspension for a positive stanozolol test.
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OpinionZolani Tete, 38, Shot Dead Outside Home in South Africa
Former boxing champion Zolani Tete was killed outside his Mdantsane home on Friday, a tragedy that highlights South Africa’s high murder rate. The 38-year-old, who had 34 fights and held IBF junior-bantamweight and bantamweight titles, was shot by two men in balaclavas. A 27-year-old woman was also injured. Police are investigating amid a country that averages 58 daily murders in early 2026.
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National TeamSouth Africa interested in Uruguayan coach Poyet as Mosimane deal stalls
South Africa's national team coaching saga deepens as Uruguayan Gustavo Poyet is linked with the job amid stalled Pitso Mosimane negotiations.
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OpinionMakelele Praises African Football Progress Following World Cup
Claude Makelele, a French football icon, praises the progress of African football, particularly noting the strong performances by South Africa and other nations during the FIFA World Cup. He highlights the impact of better working conditions and the return of dual-national players who have brought quality back to their home teams.
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Match reportSouth Africa Advances to WAFCON Quarter-Finals
South Africa advances to the WAFCON quarter-finals with a 1-0 win over Burkina Faso. Thembi Kgatlana scored the only goal of the game in Casablanca.
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National TeamSouth Africa's World Cup Media Coverage Drops 45% After Bafana Bafana's Exit
South Africa's media coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 drops 45% after Bafana Bafana's exit, showing the national team's influence on local interest.
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Match reportSenegal Stuns Kenya, Morocco Edges Algeria in WAFCON 2026 Thrillers
Senegal and Morocco secured crucial wins in the WAFCON 2026 quarterfinals, while Kenya suffered a second consecutive defeat.
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Match reportWhere to Find South Africa's Stars After the 2026 World Cup
South Africa's national football team made history at the 2026 World Cup, but their journey ended in elimination.