From a crucial Test match in Gqeberha to the opening round of European rugby and a major Johannesburg road race, there is plenty for South African sports fans to look forward to this weekend.
Global (16 October 2026) – South African sports fans have a busy weekend ahead, with the Proteas men looking to level their Test series against Australia, while the Bulls and Stormers begin their campaigns in the Investec Champions Cup.
Proteas Look to Bounce Back Against Australia
The Proteas men return to action against Australia in the second Test of their three-match series at St George’s Park in Gqeberha, starting on Sunday.
South Africa head into the match trailing 1–0 after Australia claimed a convincing 214-run victory in the opening Test at Kingsmead in Durban.
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Bulls and Stormers Take on European Opposition
Meanwhile, South Africa’s two leading United Rugby Championship sides are preparing for their opening fixtures in the Investec Champions Cup.
The Bulls host French outfit Stade Français at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday, hoping to build on their emphatic victory over the Lions and carry that confidence into Europe’s premier club rugby competition.
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Team South Africa Prepares for World Waveski Surfing ChampionshipsThe Stormers will also have home advantage when they welcome English side Bristol Bears to Cape Town. Both teams have named strong squads as they look to make an early statement in a competition no South African side has ever reached the semi-finals of.
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Johannesburg Gets Ready to Run
The Hollywoodbets Joburg 10km takes place on Sunday, 18 October, at the Johannesburg Expo Centre in Nasrec.
It caters for experienced runners, social participants, walkers and beginners, making it an opportunity for the wider community to get involved.
Orlando Pirates Target CAF Champions League Group Stage
Orlando Pirates will be looking to take an important step towards the CAF Champions League group stages when they face Namibia’s African Stars on Saturday.
Head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has made qualification a major objective for the Buccaneers this season, with the team eager to go further in the competition after being eliminated by FC Saint-Éloi Lupopo during the previous campaign.
Pieter Coetze Leads the Way in Kazakhstan
South African swimmers are also making headlines at the final leg of the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup in Astana, Kazakhstan.
Pieter Coetze has claimed gold in the men’s 100m backstroke, giving the South African team another reason to celebrate on the Asian circuit.
The competition serves as an important final international test before December’s World Short Course Championships in Beijing. The team has already collected medals at the earlier stops in Baku and Tashkent and will be looking to finish the three-week series on a high.
South African sports fans have a busy weekend ahead, with opportunities to back their favourite teams and enjoy the excitement of sport across different codes.
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