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South Africa admits F1 dream is on hold as sports minister vows new bid

"We have underestimated what is required to host an F1 event."

South Africa ready to host AFCON 2028, will be about 'fair play' - SA sports minister Gayton McKenzie

South African sports, arts & culture minister Gayton McKenzie told ESPN that his country seeks to host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2028, and emphasised that he wanted the tournament to be remembered as one of "fair play".

McKenzie clarifies claim South Africa will host Wafcon 2026

South Africa's sports minister Gayton McKenzie says "no formal decision" has been taken to relocate the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations away from Morocco.
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F1: South African Grand Prix Will Not Take Place in 2027, Focus Now Switches to 2028–29

South Africa's hopes of joining the Formula 1 calendar in 2027 have taken a severe blow after Gayton McKenzie admitted the race couldn't take place next year.
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South African Coaching Influence Questioned After Ireland’s Loss to France

South African influence seen in Ireland's 36-14 defeat to France, with Nienaber's tactics raising concerns about the team’s identity ahead of upcoming matches

U20 Women's World Cup qualifiers: South Africa snatch a 2-2 draw against Ghana

South Africa snatch a 2-2 draw against GhanaIn a high-octane showdown, South Africa battled to a 2-2 draw against Ghana at the Accra Sports Stadium on February 8.