RC 261012SAfmMichael Abrahamson
Monday, 12 October 2026
A busy Monday edition of Top Sport, dominated by Sundowns' MTN8 win over Pirates, a Test slipping away for South Africa in Durban, and a VAR decision due Wednesday.
- 19:00
The Constitutional Court in Johannesburg reserved judgment in the ANC's challenge to the IEC's candidate nomination system and said it will rule urgently. The DA argued the ANC never validly submitted its candidate list.
- 19:03
Police say former deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya's resignation will be treated as a dishonourable discharge, because disciplinary proceedings had already begun.
- 19:20
Australia declared on 314 for six in Durban, leaving South Africa chasing over 400 after a collapse that saw Beddingham out LBW for 46 and the top order fall cheaply.
- 19:11
Sundowns beat Orlando Pirates 2-0 to win the 2026 MTN8, returning the favour after Pirates ended their league dominance last season.
- 19:17
Sport Minister Gayton McKenzie says the VAR implementation announcement will come on Wednesday, after repeated frustration over SAFA delays and an expired 21-day grace period.