By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on IOL
After the death of lock Hyron Andrews, the Johannesburg Lions say they have found comfort in the support of the rugby community. This solidarity marked a difficult week for the South African team following the player's unexpected death, IOL reports.
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The South African Lions are waiting for the autopsy of their lock Hyron Andrews, who died suddenly in France, to be completed before announcing funeral arrangements. The club is supporting his wife and two children as the team prepares for a United Rugby Championship match against Edinburgh, according to its communications manager.
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The South African Lions and Sharks are looking to revive their United Rugby Championship campaigns after several defeats, with away matches against Edinburgh and Cardiff. The fixtures resume on Friday after a break for European competitions, IOL reports.
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Somalia’s under-17 team finished second in the CECAFA U-17 football tournament after beating Uganda 6-5 in the penalty shoot-out. The young players were praised by Somalia’s Minister of Youth and Sports and the president of the national federation, Goobjoog reports.
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The Democratic Alliance (DA) has 35% of voting intentions in Johannesburg, compared with 21.8% for the African National Congress, according to an eNCA/MarkData poll. The results point to another hung municipal council after the local elections, reports TimesLIVE.
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South Africa: Mulangi Mphego charged with unlawful ammunition possessionFormer South African police crime intelligence chief Mulangi Mphego was released on bail of 5,000 rand after being charged with unlawful possession of more than 100 rounds of ammunition. The ammunition, seized during a search of his home in July 2026, is believed to belong to the state and to have been made for the police, according to South African prosecutors; the case was postponed to 3 November.
FIFA to provide up to 2.76 million pula for Botswana football academyThe Botswana Football Association plans to open an academy in January 2027, with up to 2.76 million pula in FIFA funding. Trials for pupils who have completed Standard 7 are expected to take place before the programme begins, the association’s acting chief executive, Bathusi Rathari, told WeekendSport.The week in Africa
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