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@thesouthafrican Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:24:45

Bafana soar six places in FIFA rankings after historic World Cup breakthrough

Bafana Bafana's 1-0 win over South Korea has seen them make progress in the FIFA Rankings, their highest position in more than a decade.

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@thesouthafrican Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:26:00

GREAT times ahead for South Africa, predicts Investec CEO

South Africa's economic growth rate could almost triple by the end of the decade, according to Fani Titi, chief executive of Investec.

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@thesouthafrican Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:51:35

WATCH: Rassie Erasmus speaks to 'foreign' Springbok coaches

Watch this insightful round table discussion as Rassie Erasmus sits down with the Springboks' 'foreign legion' of coaches.

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@thesouthafrican Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:54:00

Here's how far a R1 000 grocery budget goes in South Africa in 2026

South African households continue to feel the squeeze as grocery costs stretch budgets.

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@thesouthafrican Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:57:57

Orlando Pirates transfer news: Rele Mofokeng's mom enters the chat

What's Rele's best next destination?

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@thesouthafrican Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:26:34

Full list: Every Bafana Bafana player to score at the FIFA World Cup

Bafana Bafana continued to rewrite history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Thapelo Maseko becoming the latest South African to score on football's biggest stage.

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@thesouthafrican Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:32:43

Here's how much Bafana Bafana banked for reaching FIFA World Cup Round of 32

Bafana Bafana have banked big money after making history and qualifying for the FIFA World Cup Round of 32. Here's how much they earned.

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@thesouthafrican Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:44:37

South Africa become 8th African nation to reach FIFA World Cup second round in history

Bafana Bafana have written a new chapter in African football history by becoming the eighth nation from the continent to qualify for the second round of the FIFA World Cup.

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@thesouthafrican Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:49:55

Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns stars power Bafana Bafana into history books

These Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns stars were excellent against South Korea in their FIFA World Cup clash. Here are their player ratings.

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@thesouthafrican Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:50:41

Latest report: Kaizer Chiefs part ways with experienced midfielder

Kaizer Chiefs have reportedly released long-serving midfielder Happy Mashiane after seven years playing in the first team.

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@thesouthafrican Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:52:24

Springboks 'salute' Bafana Bafana

The Springboks have sent a special message of congratulations to Bafana Bafana after their historic World Cup achievement.

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@thesouthafrican Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:05:32

Kaizer Chiefs set for R6.4 million FIFA cash

Kaizer Chiefs are in line to receive an estimated R6.4 million after Bafana Bafana reached the second round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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@thesouthafrican Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:23:11

FIFA to pay R56.15 million into Orlando Pirates bank account

Orlando Pirates are set to receive an estimated R56.15 million from FIFA after Bafana Bafana qualified for the second round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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@thesouthafrican Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:30:08

Predicted Bafana Bafana XI vs Canada: TWO big changes?

What is your preferred XI?

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@thesouthafrican Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:10:04

'Yoh!': Tyla, Trevor Noah celebrate Bafana's historic victory

South Africans around the world, including Trevor Noah and Tyla, were overcome with emotion at Bafana's advancement to the World Cup RO32.

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@thesouthafrican Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:14:53

Will the Springbok matchday 23 look like this against England?

As the first Springbok Test of the year looms on the horizon, we make our prediction for Rassie Erasmus' team selection.

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@thesouthafrican Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:27:39

Three key factors behind Bafana's famous win over South Korea

Bafana Bafana produced a disciplined and energetic display to defeat South Korea 1-0 and qualify for the FIFA World Cup knockout stages.

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@thesouthafrican Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:05:40

One of South Africa's most important penguin colonies just got bigger

New census results show African penguin numbers growing at Boulders Beach, one of South Africa's most vital breeding colonies.

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@thesouthafrican Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:15:12

Bombshell as top South African athlete tests positive for EPO

South Africa's road to the 2026 Commonwealth Games has hit an unexpected hurdle after middle-distance star Luan Munnik tested positive for EPO.

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@thesouthafrican Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:41:44

DEVELOPING | Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala faces 8-year jail term

Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala could face an effective eight-year prison sentence after the State and defence agreed that he should be sentenced to 15 years' imprisonment, with seven years suspended.