Pitso Mosimane Defends Yanela Mbuthuma’s Bafana Bafana Selection
Pitso Mosimane has explained his decision to include Orlando Pirates striker Yanela Mbuthuma in his 30-man Bafana Bafana squad despite questions surrounding the forward’s selection. Mosimane named his final squad for South Africa’s upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Guinea and Eritrea, along with an international friendly against Egypt. The coach, who took over the Bafana Bafana job last...
Rassie Erasmus Defends Springbok Rotation Strategy Amid Cap Criticism
Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has defended his approach to squad rotation after criticism that players are being handed Test opportunities too readily. The debate resurfaced after former Springbok coach Jake White questioned the speed at which newcomers have been earning caps under Erasmus. Similar concerns have also been raised by other critics during Erasmus’ tenure. Erasmus, however, says there is...
Pitso Mosimane Names Final Bafana Bafana Squad for AFCON Qualifiers
Pitso Mosimane has confirmed his final Bafana Bafana squad for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Guinea and Eritrea, as well as South Africa’s international friendly against Egypt. The coach has trimmed his preliminary 35-man selection to a final group of 30 players as Bafana Bafana prepare to return to competitive action. South Africa will host Guinea at...
Nelson Mandela University Approves Five-Year Governance and Leadership Research Agenda
Nelson Mandela University has approved a new five-year research framework aimed at strengthening governance, leadership and development across South Africa and the wider region. The Raymond Mhlaba Centre for Governance and Leadership (RMC), housed within the university’s Faculty of Humanities, has adopted its Research Agenda 2026–2030, setting out the priorities that will guide its research, advisory services and capacity-building initiatives...
South African Universities Warn of Growing Gap Between School and First-Year Demands
South African universities are increasingly confronting the challenges students face when moving directly from secondary school into higher education, with lecturers pointing to differences in workload, academic expectations and study methods. Rather than attributing first-year struggles to a lack of ability, academics say many students are entering university without the preparation needed to manage the faster pace and greater independence...
Springbok Women Name Wales Team as WXV Global Series Begins
The Springbok Women are ready to launch their WXV Global Series campaign when they face Wales at Cardiff Arms Park on Friday, 18 September. South Africa have named a strong matchday squad for the opening encounter, with co-coaches Franzel September and Laurian Johannes-Haupt making several adjustments to the team that faced New Zealand earlier this month. The fixture represents an important...
Pitso Mosimane Faces Bafana Bafana Selection Headache Ahead of Final Squad
Pitso Mosimane faces several important selection decisions as he prepares to announce his final 23-man Bafana Bafana squad at SAFA House on Thursday. The new head coach initially named a 35-man preliminary squad for the upcoming international window, but injuries have forced changes to his plans. Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Thalente Mbatha, Khuliso Mudau and Evidence Makgopa have all been ruled out, leaving...
Springbok Women Name Team for Wales Clash as WXV Global Series Begins
The Springbok Women have announced their team for Friday's WXV Global Series opener against Wales in Cardiff, with the coaching staff making several changes as they look to build greater squad depth. Following their recent encounter with the New Zealand Black Ferns in Johannesburg, South Africa have made one alteration to the starting pack and introduced two changes among the...
Renaldo Leaner Set for Kaizer Chiefs Opportunity After Brandon Petersen Injury
Renaldo Leaner could be handed a major opportunity at Kaizer Chiefs after Brandon Petersen was ruled out with a knee injury. The 28-year-old goalkeeper only joined Amakhosi a few months ago, but circumstances could now push him into the starting lineup much sooner than expected. Petersen suffered a medial collateral ligament injury to his left knee during training on Tuesday and...
Pitso Mosimane Set to Finalise Bafana Bafana Squad Ahead of AFCON Qualifiers
Pitso Mosimane is preparing to finalise his first Bafana Bafana squad since returning to the national team, with a busy international window approaching. The experienced coach has already named a 35-player preliminary group as he prepares South Africa for two crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers and an international friendly. The final selection will provide a clearer indication of...
