Bafana’s Big Task
South Africa's three group opponents at the 2026 FIFA World Cup each present their own challenges, writes Mark Gleeson.
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May 5, 2026
Bafana’s Mexico Base
Bafana Bafana have chosen the high-altitude base of Pachuca in Mexico to train during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, writes Nick Said.
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May 4, 2026
Siya Kolisi: Home Coming
Siya Kolisi may be entering the twilight of his career, but he still has plenty to give on and off the field, writes Jon Cardinelli.
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April 3, 2026
Lebohang Maboe: Back Home
Lebohang Maboe has had a checkered career to date but has found a happy home after a return to Kaizer Chiefs, writes Mazola Molefe.
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April 3, 2026
Banyana players during the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations South Africa Training in Oujda, Morocco on 16 July 2025 © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
Banyana Banyana: Morocco Mission
Banyana Banyana take another shot at continental glory with the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, writes Firdose Moonda.
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April 2, 2026
Monnapule Saleng: Wing Wizard
Eyebrows were raised when Mamelodi Sundowns signed Orlando Pirates winger Monnapule Saleng, but it is all part of the plan at Chloorkop, writes Mazola Molefe.
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April 2, 2026
Mamelodi Sundowns: Great Eight
The No. 8 jersey has been worn by some top stars for Mamelodi Sundowns over the last 20 years, writes Nick Said.
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March 17, 2026
Who Is Kaizer Chiefs’ No.1?
Who is the number one goalkeeper at Kaizer Chiefs? The issue appears to be clear as mud, writes Mazola Molefe.
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March 17, 2026
Ronwen Williams of South Africa during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON match between Egypt and South Africa at the Adrar Stadium, Agadir on the 26 December 2025 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Ronwen Williams: Number One
Where does Ronwen Williams sit among South Africa's best-ever goalkeepers? Ask Mogamad Allie.
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February 12, 2026
Mfundo Vilakazi of Kaizer Chiefs during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 football match between Kaizer Chiefs and Richards at Soccer City, Soweto @Gavin Barker/BackpagePix
Kaizer Chiefs’ Derby Army
Kaizer Chiefs ended a barren run in the Soweto derby with success in the Nedbank Cup finals last season. Who are their potential heroes to take the side to another win? Ask Mazola Molefe.
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February 11, 2026