South Africa's national football team, known as Bafana Bafana, secured a key 3-0 victory over South Sudan in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. The match, held on September 10, 2024, in Juba, bolstered South Africa's qualification prospects. Goals from Thabo Mnyamane, Evidence Makgopa, and Lyle Lakay underscored their dominant performance. Coach Hugo Broos praised the team's discipline and strategy.
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South Africa's 4x100m relay team, led by Akani Simbine, qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympics final. Adapting to Benjamin Richardson's injury, the team finished second in their heat with 37.94 seconds. This achievement stands out amidst Team South Africa's mixed results, currently 37th in the medal standings. Hopes are high for the final on Friday evening.
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In a historic move, President Cyril Ramaphosa appoints Mandisa Maya as South Africa's first woman chief justice, effective September 1. The appointment followed comprehensive consultations and interviews, acknowledging Maya's qualifications and exemplary judicial record. She succeeds Chief Justice Raymond Zondo as her term commences.
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