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Orlando Pirates capped off a remarkable campaign by sweeping the major honours at the PSL Awards, with Relebohile Mofokeng claiming the coveted Footballer of the Season award as the club's treble-winning squad received widespread recognition.

Thousands of mourners gathered in Stellenbosch on Saturday to honour Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana star Jayden Adams, with his father delivering a heartfelt tribute that described him as the family’s “favourite footballer”.

South Africa's Junior Springboks produced a determined defensive display to beat France 16-5 in the World Rugby U20 Championship final in Tbilisi, completing an unbeaten campaign and extending their remarkable winning streak to 18 matches.

Defending champions Banyana Banyana have departed for Morocco to begin their WAFCON title defence, with their sights also set on qualifying for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup and driving the Goals 4 Pads campaign to support young girls across South Africa.

The South African rugby community is in mourning following the sudden death of former SA Under-18 prop Luqobo "Bibo" Makwedini, who collapsed during a training session in France.

Messages of grief and remembrance continue to flood social media after the death of Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana midfielder Jayden Adams, with football organisations, clubs and supporters honouring his talent, humility and lasting impact on South African football.