
Bafana coach Broos not feeling typical Afcon vibe in Morocco
Not one to shy away from speaking his mind, Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says the atmosphere here at the African Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Morocco is subdued.
FRIDAY, 02 JANUARY 2026, 00:43

Not one to shy away from speaking his mind, Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says the atmosphere here at the African Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Morocco is subdued.

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Bafana Bafana defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi has caught the eye of many people at the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Morocco and coach Hugo Broos has reiterated going to the US is not the best move for his career.
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Israel became the first country to formally recognise the self-declared Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state on Friday — a decision that could reshape regional dynamics and test Somalia’s longstanding opposition to secession.
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The controversial Firearms Control Amendment Bill has returned to the fore of South African politics.

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