Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has slammed the South African Football Association (SAFA) over delays in implementing the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system and now wants the association to pay back the money he provided for the project.

Skipper Pat Cummins said he "can't wait" to play in Australia's first Test series in South Africa since the infamous "Sandpapergate" affair and he intends to use one-day games beforehand to prepare.

Fly-half Richie Mo'unga will make his first appearance for New Zealand since the 2023 Rugby World Cup when they face the Lions franchise in Johannesburg on Tuesday.

Sprinter Akani Simbine bagged the top prize at the 2026 SA Sport Awards, while swimming sensation Pieter Coetze also earned deserved recognition.

Four suspects are now in police custody in connection with the murder of former boxing champion Zolani Tete on Friday.