RC 260905SAfmZai Khan
Saturday, 5 September 2026
A jubilant Springbok victory dominated the show, with South Africa taking a 2-1 series lead over New Zealand and listeners reflecting on sport’s heritage.
- 19:32
The Springboks beat New Zealand 29-24 at FNB Stadium after trailing at half-time, taking a 2-1 lead and moving within one win of a series victory.
- 20:34
Analyst Kotso Mokoena credited South Africa’s 924-kilogram pack, defensive resilience and second-half bench impact for overturning the All Blacks’ fast start at altitude.
- 20:36
The fourth Test moves to Baltimore next weekend, where South Africa can seal the series; the match is also part of efforts to grow and monetise rugby internationally.
- 19:33
South Africa’s women lost 52-20 to New Zealand, despite four tries and strong scrum and rolling-maul performances; the Black Ferns scored twice while reduced to 13 players.
- 19:37
South Africa’s cricket side reached the tri-series final against Zimbabwe after Connor Esterhuizen’s 88 and Luandi Pretorius’s maiden T20 international century helped set up a 228-run total against Namibia.