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Bafana Bafana head coach Pitso Mosimane addresses the media ahead of the AFCON qualifier against Guinea at Orlando Stadium. | Backpagepix
PITSO MOSIMANE
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Unmistakably Pitso: a calmer Mosimane returns to Bafana Bafana with a grander vision

Mosimane reflects on his Bafana return, his selection principles and his bigger vision for South African football.

  • Matshelane Mamabolo
9 min read
Triumphant Mamelodi Sundowns.
WEEKEND SPORT ROUND UP

Weekend sport round-up: Sundowns, Proteas Women, Premier League results and more

All your weekend sports results in one place plus links to the stories behind the results.

  • The National Team
2 min read
Brent crude opened the week above $108 a barrel, while the rand weakened against major currencies as investors awaited US and South African interest-rate decisions. Analysts warned that sustained high oil prices could add to inflationary pressure.
OIL

Oil prices climb to four-month high as rand gives back recent gains

Oil prices are rising as South Africa’s economy contracts. Could inflation force the Reserve Bank to raise rates?

  • Ashley Lechman
3 min read
The contest between Dr Danny Jordaan and Sandile Zungu to lead the South African Football Association (SAFA) was overshadowed by allegations of vote-buying and constitution manipulation. Jordaan won the election on Saturday.
MONDAY DEEP DIVE

SAFA's election was won, but its crisis remains

Danny Jordaan won by a landslide. So why does SAFA look more divided than ever?

  • Rapula Moatshe
7 min read
A sustained rise in Brent crude towards $120 ((R1944) a barrel could raise fuel prices, inflation and interest-rate pressure in South Africa, while economists differ on whether it would trigger a global recession.
BRENTCRUDE

Oil shock looms: $120-a-barrel forecast sparks stagflation fears for South Africa

Could a sustained rise in Brent crude towards $120 a barrel trigger a global recession?

  • Yogashen Pillay
5 min read
The Springboks and All Blacks face off at Baltimore's M&T Bank Stadium as rugby expands its footprint into the US. | AFP
RUGBYS GREATEST RIVALRY
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Beyond the tradition: How the US market holds the key to rugby’s financial future

While fans may lament playing the Springboks vs All Blacks decider in the US, World Rugby’s commercial drive targets the lucrative American market ahead of RWC 2031.

  • Morgan Bolton
6 min read
Fans sing along to "Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika" ahead of the Springboks’ third Test against the All Blacks at FNB Stadium on Saturday
NATIONAL ANTHEM
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How the Springboks 'sounds the call to come together'

The Springboks’ 29–24 victory over New Zealand mattered, but it was the stadium-wide singing of “Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika” that captured the power of South African ‘gees’.

  • Bernelee Vollmer
6 min read
FIFA chief operating officer Kevin Lamour, who was sacked after speaking out against president Gianni Infantino's proposed World Cup sell-off plan. | AFP
FIFA

Fifa sack chief operating officer Lamour after World Cup sell-off dispute

FIFA's Chief Operating Officer, Kevin Lamour, has been dismissed after publicly opposing President Gianni Infantino's controversial plan to sell stakes in the World Cup, a move…

  • IANS
3 min read