Friday, 28 August 2026

South Africa’s defeat by Namibia led the sporting headlines, alongside MTN8 semi-final stakes and Carla Pretorius’s retirement from netball.

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19:12
Namibia beat South Africa by 18 runs in Windhoek, making 163/9 before restricting the Proteas to 145/9; Dewald Brevis top-scored with 75.
19:14
SAFA’s governance committee confirmed incumbent Danny Jordaan and AmaZulu owner Sandile Zungu as the two eligible candidates for next month’s presidential election.
19:30
Orlando Pirates take a 1-0 advantage into Saturday’s MTN8 semi-final second leg against Sekhukhune United, with away goals applying and penalties following a 1-1 aggregate draw.
19:54
Carla Pretorius has ended her playing career after a decorated netball journey, but plans to remain involved through coaching and sharing her experience with younger players.