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Saturday, 29 August 2026
A music-led Saturday was punctuated by major rugby, crime, political and international updates, with the Springboks beating the All Blacks and Orlando Pirates reaching the MTN8 final.
- 19:05
The Springboks beat New Zealand 33-16 in Cape Town, levelling the four-Test series 1-1; captain Siya Kolisi returned, while Pieter-Steph du Toit earned his 100th cap.
- 19:07
Orlando Pirates beat Sekhukhune United 3-0 in the MTN8 semi-final second leg, advancing 4-0 on aggregate to the final against either Mamelodi Sundowns or Stellenbosch.
- 16:00
South Africa submitted a dossier to the International Court of Justice alleging Israel has failed to comply with orders protecting Palestinians in Gaza; it cites more than 73,000 deaths since 2023.
- 14:00
COSATU will leave its November-election position to debate at next month’s National Congress, as the SACP prepares to contest independently of the ANC and the federation rebuilds membership.
- 18:00
President Cyril Ramaphosa said South Africa is ready to assist Nepal’s rescue and recovery after floods killed more than 600 people and left over 3,000 missing, including six South Africans.