LIVE: Benin vs Bafana Bafana – FIFA World Cup qualifier
Bafana Bafana sit atop Group C after their FIFA World Cup qualifier win over Lesotho as they prepare to take on Benin on Tuesday.
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Sport | URC talking points | Sacha dazzles for Stormers, Siya a shining light for sloppy Sharks
News24 Sport’s Herman Mostert recaps Round 13 of the United Rugby Championship.
Sport | Bafana’s Mokwana motivated by past setbacks: ‘I will not let anyone stand in the way’
Elias Mokwana has been using football to dismantle obstacles standing in the way of him being able to take care of his family, ever since the doors of higher education were shut firmly on his face.
Sport | Lungani Zama | Sacha is back – and he hasn’t lost his magic touch
While the results of the latest round of the URC didn’t exactly set South African playoff pulses racing, there were important strides made with the bigger Bok picture in mind, writes Lungani Zama.
Sport | Ferrari despair, Lawson axe, upbeat Albon: Chinese GP talking points
Oscar Piastri led a McLaren one-two from Lando Norris in the Chinese Grand Prix after an action-packed weekend where Lewis Hamilton won the first sprint of the season and then had a shock disqualification,
Sport | ‘I don’t trust this guy’: How Rassie almost wrote off Mapimpi… and how Stick changed his mind
In his Rassie+ podcast, Rassie Erasmus reveals how close he was to writing off star wing Makazole Mapimpi at the start of his international career.
Sport | Broos fumes as Bafana blocked from training before World Cup qualifier
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos was left fuming in Ivory Coast after his squad were denied their final training session at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium ahead of their FIFA World Cup qualifier against Benin.
Sport | How fatherhood inspired Nkosinathi Sibisi’s Bafana return: ‘In tough times, that motivates me’
Tough-as-nails Nkosinathi Sibisi softens up when he talks about the role his children played in his performances when he regained his place with Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates.
‘I miss it’ – Lennon excited by Dunfermline challenge
New manager Neil Lennon is excited by the prospect of keeping Dunfermline in the Scottish Championship.
Bafana Bafana vs Benin: LINE-UP ANNOUNCED
Hugo Broos’ has named his Bafana Bafana side ahead of their crunch match against Benin. Get the full team sheet here.
I’m proud I’ve found the competitive spirit – Raducanu
Emma Raducanu says she has found her “competitive spirit” after reaching her first WTA 1000 quarter-final with victory over 17th seed Amanda Anisimova in Miami.
Sport | Organisers confirm cyclist’s death at Cape Epic
Organisers of the Cape Epic confirmed on Monday that a cyclist has died after experiencing difficulties on the course during the third stage of the race.
Sport | Percy Tau on the brink of joining Bafana’s illustrious 50-club
Beyond their position in the group standings, Bafana’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against Benin in Abidjan carries special significance for Percy Tau, who is on the brink of his 50th cap for the national team.
Sport | Jake’s selection savvy influenced Bulls’ Loftus turnaround
In his latest Rucking with Rob newsletter, Rob Houwing says Jake White proved he’s no spent force as a strategist after the Bulls beat Leinster.
Kirby brings experience and great vision – Wiegman
England manager Sarina Wiegman says Fran Kirby “brings a lot of experience and great vision” after she recalled the Brighton forward to the squad for their Women’s Nations League matches against Belgium
Orlando Pirates to release club captain and three others
Orlando Pirates are expected to release several high-profile figures in the offseason. Find out whose likely to leave.
In pictures: Sporting photos of the week
A selection of some of the most striking sports photographs taken around the world over the past seven days.
Will SABC televise the Bafana v Benin game?
If Bafana Bafana defeats Benin on Tuesday, their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign will be significantly smoother. Here’s why.
Orlando Pirates set to axe four first-team stars
Pirates are set to part ways with four first-team players, as part of a squad overhaul to make room for new signings.
Racehorses to be tested for gene doping
Racehorses in Britain are to be tested for gene doping as part of a new initiative by the British Horseracing Authority.
Banned Scotland forward Gallagher to miss France game
Evie Gallagher is banned for one game following her red card in the Women’s Six Nations opener against Wales and will miss Scotland’s round two game against France.