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AFCON 2025: Ex-FIFA referee on VAR controversy in Bafana Bafana loss
Bafana Bafana lost 1-0 to Egypt but that encounter was marred by a controversial VAR decision that went against Hugo Broos’ side.
SATURDAY, 27 DECEMBER 2025, 14:42

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Bafana Bafana lost 1-0 to Egypt but that encounter was marred by a controversial VAR decision that went against Hugo Broos’ side.

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South Africa
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World
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Africa
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Africa
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Africa
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Africa
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Business
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Business
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Business
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Politics
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Politics
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Politics
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Politics
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Sport
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Sport
Hugo Broos has revealed what he and Mohamed Salah spoke about after Egypt’s 2-1 win over Bafana Bafana on Friday.

Sport
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Sport
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Education
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Education
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Lifestyle
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Lifestyle
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Entertainment
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Entertainment
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Entertainment
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Entertainment
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Science/Tech
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Science/Tech
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Motoring
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Motoring
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Motoring
JMC has officially launched the Vigus bakkie in South Africa.

Motoring
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Health
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Health
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Health
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Health
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