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Saturday, 8 August 2026
Weekend music filled most of the show, but the biggest talking points were Bafana’s new coach, Banyana’s Morocco quarterfinal, and breaking crime and health headlines.
- 16:05
SAFA approved Pitso Mosimane as Bafana Bafana coach on a three-year deal, with a formal announcement expected next week after Hugo Broos’ departure.
- 16:05
Banyana Banyana face hosts Morocco in a 10pm Women’s Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal, with a win sending them to the semis and the 2027 World Cup in Brazil.
- 17:01
Police and Popcru condemned the ambush that killed two anti-gang unit officers and two civilians in Rehar Park, calling for arrests and stronger support for officers in high-risk areas.
- 15:00
The Gauteng Health Department dismissed a viral notice about Helen Joseph Hospital’s emergency unit, saying yellow and priority-two patients will still be assessed and treated according to urgency.
- 17:06
Sport updates had Orlando Pirates through to extra time against Durban City, Sundowns about to face Polokwane City, the Springboks preparing for Argentina, and the Bulls still winless in the Currie Cup.