Bafana Bafana's hopes at the Africa Cup of Nations were shortlived after they lost 2-1 to Nigeria in Cairo, following a late winner by the Super Eagles.
Under Stuart Baxter, South Africa normally play with a counter-attacking style but surprised Egypt on Saturday by diverting from that slightly and deploying an aggressive high press.
In a quarterfinal line-up which features five players over 30, there is a growing anticipation of a potential 40th career match-up between the sport's two most successful players.
The 100 and 200 metres world record holder’s comments echoed sentiments put forward by Jamaican sprint coaches Glen Mills and Stephen Francis, who feel the nation’s male sprinters are not cutting it at the highest level.
Sports Minister Nathi Mthethwa will engage with various stakeholders ahead of the 2019 Netball World Cup and partake in the official handover of the torch, symbolising South Africa receiving hosting rights for the 2023 Netball World Cup.