Assistant coach Laurian Johannes-Haupt believes the Springbok Women are beginning to shed their " one-dimensional" tag as an expanding skill set takes shape ahead of Saturday's US rematch at Loftus Versfeld.

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has laughed off suggestions that his wholesale team changes were a reaction to Scotland's recent victory, revealing the matchday 23 was locked in long ago.

A rescue worker looks for victims amid the rubble in Macuto, Vargas state, Venezuela, on July 5, 2026, following the June 24 twin earthquakes. The devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela eleven days ago have now claimed nearly 3,000 lives, according to the latest figures released on July 4, 2026, as foreign rescue teams wind down their operations to find survivors. (Photo by Raul ARBOLEDA / AFP) Beachgoers crowd Carcavelos beach, near Lisbon, as temperatures reach 37ºC during a sunny afternoon on July 05, 2026 in Carcavelos, Portugal. Europe is currently experiencing a record-shattering early-summer heatwave due to a persistent “heat dome”, which is a high-pressure system trapping hot air like a lid, drawing in warm from North Africa. Underpinning this weather pattern is global warming, which is currently making Europe the fastest-warming continent on Earth. (Photo by Horacio Villalobos#Corbis/Getty Images) The Italian Air Force aerobatic unit Frecce Tricolori (Tricolor Arrows) release smoke in the colours of the Italian flag as they fly over the Vatican’s Saint Peter Basilica for the podium celebrations of XIV Rally di Roma Capitale of FIA European Rally Championship, in central Rome, on July 5, 2026. (Photo by Andreas SOLARO / AFP) A woman and her children, local residents of a multistorey damaged residential building, walk through the rubble following a Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv on July 6, 2026, amid the Russian invasion in Ukraine. Russia struck Ukraine’s Kyiv region with ballistic missiles on July 6, killing at least eight people and wounding dozens, authorities said, on the eve of a NATO summit in Turkey. (Photo by Genya Savilov / AFP) Flower petals are thrown on the coffins of Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and his family members along a street during their funeral procession in Tehran July 6, 2026. The funeral procession for Iran’s late supreme leader Ali Khamenei began in Tehran on July 6, state television reported, as authorities prepared for crowds that could rival those that turned out for his predecessor nearly four decades ago. (Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP) A member of the security forces stands guard as people gather to mourn Iran’s slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at the Grand Mosalla on the second day of funeral ceremonies in Tehran on July 5, 2026. Prayers were held on July 5 over the casket of Iran’s late supreme leader Ali Khamenei, the second day of funeral ceremonies that have drawn huge crowds to pay their final respects in Tehran. Khamenei ruled the Islamic republic from 1989 until he was killed aged 86 in an airstrike on the first day of the US-Israeli war with Iran on February 28. (Photo by Wakil Kohsar / AFP) Teenagers jump into the Canal Saint Martin in central Paris, on July 5, 2026. (Photo by Olivier MORIN / AFP) Norway’s forward #09 Erling Braut Haaland bangs a drum as he celebrates after winning the 2026 World Cup round of 16 football match between Brazil and Norway at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on July 5, 2026. (Photo by Jewel SAMAD / AFP) Local residents look at wildfire burning beyond a ridge in the Aspres region from the outskirts of Millas, in the Pyrenees-Orientales department, southern France on July 5, 2026. A wildfire broke out on July 4 at around 19h30 (1730 GMT) in a hard-to-reach massif near Trevillach, in the Pyrenees-Orientales department of southern France and spread rapidly overnight. More than 10,000 residents are currently being evacuated as the wildfire spreads rapidly, having burned around 2,000 hectares. (Photo by Jc Milhet / AFP) England fans cheer during a watch party at Boxpark Croydon for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Mexico and England on July 6, 2026 in London, England. This round 16 knockout match takes place at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Thomas Tuchel’s England advanced to this stage after a narrow 2-1 victory over DR Congo, while co-hosts Mexico booked their spot with a commanding 2-0 win against Ecuador. The winner of this fixture will move on to the quarterfinals to face either Brazil or Norway. (Photo by Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images) Team Visma | Lease a Bike’s Danish rider Jonas Vingegaard wearing the overall leader’s yellow jersey and riders cycle past Montjuic Palace during the 2nd stage of the 113th edition of the Tour de France cycling race, 168,5 km between Tarragona and Barcelona in northeastern Spain, on July 5, 2026. (Photo by Loic VENANCE / AFP) Cape Verde supporters celebrate in Praia on July 5, 2026, as the national football team returns home following its participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. (Photo by Jose Correia / AFP) A Cape Verde supporter wears shorts depicting Argentina’s Lionel Messi being chased by a shark during celebrations in Praia on July 5, 2026, as the national football team returns home following its participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. (Photo by Jose Correia / AFP) French novillero (novice bullfighter) Esteban Navarro delivers a pass during a bullfight in the Feria of Boujan-sur-Libron, near Beziers, southern France on July 5, 2026. (Photo by Gabriel BOUYS / AFP) A Brazil’s fan pose fot a photo ahead of the 2026 World Cup round of 16 football match between Brazil and Norway at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on July 5, 2026. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP) MORE PICTURES: Joburg Ballet brings The Bacchae to life in African-inspired production

Orlando Pirates announced on Monday that seven players have left the club ahead of the 2026/27 Premier Soccer League season. Pirates duo off to Siwelele Defender Thabiso Sesane and midfieldeer Selaelo Rasebotja have both joined Siwelele FC. Right back Siyabonga Ndlozi and left winger Gomolemo Khoto have gone to Sekhukhune United. Another winger, Seth Green has joined Durban City and defensive midfielder Blessing Ngiba has joined Midlands Wanderers in the Motsepe Foundation Championship. Sesane played fairly regularly at Pirates in the 2024/25 season under Jose Riveiro, but a ruptured Achilles tendon in February 2025 left him on the sidelines. Last season, Sesane played just ten minutes of football in total for Pirates, coming on in a 4-1 Nedbank Cup win over TTM. Ndlozi went on loan to Magesi FC in the January transfer window. Khoto spent the last two seasons on loan at Orbit College. Green was a part of Pirates’ DStv Diski Challenge side’s title winning campaign last season. ‘Sincere gratitude’ “Each of these players has made a valuable contribution to the Club during their time at Orlando Pirates, both on and off the field, and their efforts have not gone unnoticed,” said Pirates in a statement. “The Club extends its sincere gratitude to each player for their dedication and professionalism throughout their tenure with us. “On behalf of the entire Orlando Pirates family, the Club wishes these players continued success and fulfilment as they embark on the next chapters of their respective careers. “Orlandopiratesfc.com will continue to provide updates on squad movements as preparations for the new season progress.”

Here is what the weather has in store for KZN, Free State and North West on Tuesday 7 July 2026. KWAZULU-NATAL KwaZulu-Natal should expect fine and cool to warm weather. The wind along the coast will be light westerly to south-westerly in the south in the morning and evening, otherwise lightto moderate northerly to north-easterly reaching fresh in the north. The UVB sunburn index is very high. DURBAN Fine weather will prevail. Light westerly to south-westerly winds in the morning and evening is expected, otherwise light to moderate northerlyto north-easterly. Light westerly to north-westerly winds will become light to moderate northerly to north-easterly from the afternoon. Temperatures will range from 13°C to 26°C. The UVB sunburn index is very high. FREE STATE The Free State should expect morning frost along Letombo border, otherwise fine and cool. BLOEMFONTEIN Bloemfontein is going to be fine. Temperatures will range from a minimum of 0°C to a maximum of 22°C. NORTH WEST The North West province should expect fine and cool weather. MAHIKENG Weather in Mahikeng is going to be fine. Temperatures will range from a minimum of 5°C. to a maximum of 23°C. Weather forecast data provided by the South African Weather Service.

Orlando Pirates legend Joseph Makhanya has revealed that he had to repeatedly convince Mbekezeli Mbokazi to stop visiting hostels in Soweto after the defender’s rise to professional football. Mbokazi, 20, joined Orlando Pirates‘ DStv Diski Challenge (DDC) side in 2024 before earning promotion to the senior team a year later. Nicknamed “TLB”, the defender quickly established himself as one of the club’s brightest young talents, displaying maturity, leadership and composure beyond his years. He helped Pirates win two trophies before securing a move to Major League Soccer side Chicago Fire in December. Makhanya, who coached Mbokazi in the DDC, said the defender possessed an exceptional winning mentality and never accepted defeat. He believes Mbokazi’s resilience was forged by his difficult upbringing. “He has Lucas Thwala’s vibes but again, there’s also that warrior in him whereby he doesn’t want to be defeated. [In his head] he is the ultimate warrior that no one can beat,” Makhanya told Soccer Beat. “Sometimes the dynamics of growing up shape a player into what he’s about to become. Mbekezeli was shaped a lot by where he’s coming from, whereby he had to fight all his life, so you can see when he’s on the field of play, he’s also fighting.” Mbokazi was always at the hostels, says Makhanya The former Pirates midfielder also recalled having to personally fetch Mbokazi from a Soweto hostel, where the young defender would often visit friends despite his growing profile as a professional footballer. “I’ll be at a garage in my neighbourhood near a hostel and as soon as I get there, attendants will be like, ‘Coach, I saw your player going into the hostel.’ “Now I’m finding it difficult to fetch a player at a hostel. I am scared to go to the hostel. So there had to be a lot of talking to convince him to stop visiting hostels.” Makhanya explained that his advice was never about distancing Mbokazi from his roots, but about helping him adapt to his new life as a professional footballer. “I said, ‘Bra, your life is changing. I know these are your brothers and I’m not looking down on them, but try to look after yourself better. We can’t be called every time you’re at a hostel and I have to come fetch you.'” Mbokazi is currently back in South Africa after returning from the FIFA Club World Cup, where he impressed while representing Bafana Bafana. He has since been linked with top European teams such a Napoli. It remains to be seen if he will return to Chicago Fire after the FIFA World Cup. The MLS side said they will not stand in the way should a good offer come for the talented defender. Do you think Makhanya shaped TLB?

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