RC 260904SAfmMichael Abrahamson
Friday, 4 September 2026
A packed weekend preview centred on South Africa’s cricket final, a crucial Springboks-All Blacks clash, Bafana Bafana’s new squad and a heated Formula One title battle.
- 19:15
South Africa edged Namibia by 11 runs after Namibia threatened a major chase, setting up a triangular-series final against Zimbabwe on Sunday.
- 19:22
New Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane named a preliminary squad featuring experienced internationals and several younger players for AFCON qualifiers against Guinea and Eritrea.
- 19:54
The Springboks named a strong starting side to face New Zealand at FNB Stadium, with Cheslin Kolbe at fullback and a formidable loose trio of Siya Kolisi, Pieter-Steph du Toit and Jasper Wiese.
- 19:33
Formula One’s Italian Grand Prix was declared a heat-hazard race, while Kimi Antonelli’s grid penalty and Ferrari’s strong practice pace added uncertainty to the championship fight.
- 19:28
South African sprinter Sinesipho Dambile, whose personal best is 19.74 seconds, is targeting Clarence Munyai’s 200-metre national record of 19.69 at the Diamond League final.