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𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: Every Thursday and Saturdays, from 8 December-31 December 2022

𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗨𝗘: Tshifudi Munangwe Dipeni, Vhembe District.

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The Premier Soccer League officially launched the 2026 MTN8 on Wednesday evening, unveiling this year’s theme, “There Can Only Be One”, a campaign that highlights the battle for supremacy on and off the pitch.

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Orlando Pirates captain Nkosinathi Sibisi has called on the club’s supporters to be patient with the team’s emerging talents, while expressing his belief that teenage midfielder Kabelo “Cara Cara” Kgositsile has a bright future at the club.

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SAFA today hosted a media briefing at SAFA House, where the official election nomination list was formally handed over to the Governance and Electoral Committee for verification and compliance screening ahead of the upcoming SAFA Elective Congress

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The Betway S'bonise & Win campaign has returned for the 2026/27 Betway Premiership season, with five supporters each walking away with R30,000 during the opening weekend of the Premier Soccer League's 30th anniversary celebrations.

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The official launch of the 2026 #MTN8 takes place tonight .

📺 SuperSport PSL (Ch202)
⏲️ 18H30

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SAFA will today officially unveil the nominations for its upcoming elections during a media briefing, scheduled for 12:00 at SAFA House.

The announcement is set to provide clarity on the candidates who will contest positions in SAFA's upcoming elections.

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The Springboks have unveiled a special-edition jersey for the upcoming Castle Double Malt Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Tour against New Zealand, with the unique design set to be worn exclusively during the four-Test series against the All Blacks.

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Recently promoted Motsepe Foundation Championship side North-West University (NWU) Football Club will play its home matches for the first half of the 2026/27 season at the NWU Fanie du Toit Sports Ground in Potchefstroom while renovations continue at the Mahikeng Campus Sports Ground.

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Orlando Pirates have announced a refund process for supporters who were unable to enter Orlando Amstel Arena during Saturday's Betway Premiership clash against Milford FC despite holding valid tickets.

The club apologised to affected fans, saying the stadium lockdown was ordered by the Venue Operations Centre (VOC) as a public safety measure following counterfeit ticket sales and illegal stadium access.

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Here's how Banyana Banyana lineup for their #TotalEnergiesWAFCON 2026 final group B match tonight.

🆚 Burkina Faso
🏟️ Moulay Rachid Stadium
⏲️ 22:00 SAST

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The Springboks have received a major boost ahead of their Nations Championship clash against Argentina, with captain Siya Kolisi leading the return of several experienced internationals for Saturday’s Test in Buenos Aires.

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Zambian international goalkeeper Cyril Chibwe has officially parted ways with Orbit College FC following the expiration of his short-term contract, bringing an end to a brief but remarkable stint with the North West-based side.

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Newly formed Goue Seuns FC has officially announced its entry into the SAFA Limpopo ABC Motsepe League after acquiring the league status of Tubatse United ahead of the 2026/27 season.

The club has also appointed Luvhengo Mungomeni as its Sporting Director.

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Stellenbosch FC have completed the permanent signing of experienced centre-back Given Msimango from Kaizer Chiefs.

The 29-year-old defender arrives with over 150 professional appearances and will wear the No. 30 jersey for Stellies.

Msimango could make his debut when Stellenbosch face Polokwane City in their Betway Premiership opener on 11 August.

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Stellenbosch FC have confirmed the return of 29-year-old forward, Ashley Du Preez on a permanent transfer from Kaizer Chiefs.

The Idas Valley-born attacker returns to the Winelands after four seasons with Amakhosi, having previously made 98 appearances for Stellies before his 2022 move.

He has also been handed the club's iconic No. 10 jersey and could make his second debut against Polokwane City on 11 August.

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𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗰𝗞𝗲𝗻𝘇𝗶𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝟯𝟭 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝘂𝗽 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗽

Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie is appearing before Parliament to account for his department's R31 million expenditure on a delegation to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States and Mexico.

The trip, which included 151 participants, has drawn scrutiny from Members of Parliament over its cost.

McKenzie has defended the expenditure, insisting there is "nothing to hide" and noting that the details were fully disclosed in a parliamentary reply.

He also said the delegation figure excludes service providers, while private sponsors covered a portion of the overall costs.

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Netball South Africa (NSA) has announced a new partnership with leading South African bottled water brand aQuellé, which joins the federation as its Official Water and Sports Drink Partner.

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𝗟𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗽𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗹 𝗔𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗵𝗮𝘇𝗶 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲

Democratic Republic of Congo international Glody Makabi Lilepo has completed a permanent transfer from Kaizer Chiefs to Al Ahly Benghazi after the two clubs reached an agreement on the transfer fee.

The 27-year-old forward now begins a new chapter in Libya, with Kaizer Chiefs thanking him for his service and wishing him success for the rest of his football career.

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Banyana Banyana play their third final group B match tonight.

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🏟️ Moulay Rachid Stadium
⏲️ 22:00 SAST

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The ICC has officially unveiled the host cities and tournament brand for the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, marking a major milestone as South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia prepare to co-host the global showpiece in October and November 2027.

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