RC 260902SAfmMichael Abrahamson
Wednesday, 2 September 2026
Top Sport ranged across South African rugby, football, tennis and school netball, with a strong focus on the Springboks’ rivalry and developing sporting talent.
- 19:15
The Springboks beat New Zealand 33-26 in Cape Town, levelling the series and reclaiming world number one; Ox Nché marked his 50th Test cap.
- 19:08
Orlando Pirates moved three points clear atop the Betway Premiership after beating struggling Kruger United 4-0, while Sundowns could draw level against Milford.
- 19:48
Afrikaanse Hoër Meisieskool Pretoria won its Under-15 stream at the K Mozepe Schools Championship, earning R400,000 in legacy projects to upgrade netball facilities.
- 19:13
South African runner Taylor Kavanagh won the Hollywoodbets Durban 10K in 31:39, collecting R40,000 before targeting the World Championships’ 5km road race in Copenhagen.
- 19:24
At the US Open, South African Lloyd Harris faced Stefanos Tsitsipas after six qualifying and first-round matches, with fitness identified as the key concern.