South Africa's Best Bets This Week

Cricket takes centre stage with the fifth and final Ashes Test, where England and Australia bring one of the sport’s great rivalries to a decisive conclusion. Alongside the red-ball drama, the global T20 calendar remains in full swing. The SA20 continues to gather momentum as South Africa’s flagship franchise tournament builds towards its knockout phase, while the Big Bash League in Australia remains a daily source of high-scoring entertainment. Further value comes from ongoing coverage of the Super Smash in New Zealand and the Bangladesh Premier League, giving bettors wall-to-wall action across multiple time zones.

Rugby fans are treated to a strong mix of northern and southern hemisphere action, with coverage across the Top 14, Rugby Premiership and the United Rugby Championship. In the URC, South African teams take precedence, with the Bulls, Lions, Sharks and Stormers all in focus as the competition intensifies. The Stormers, unbeaten in their last eight URC matches, remain one of the form sides in the league and a major talking point as the season progresses.

In football, attention turns firmly to international action as the Africa Cup of Nations group stages conclude on Thursday, with all remaining matches covered ahead of the Round of 16, which gets underway over the weekend. As teams fight for qualification and momentum heading into the knockout phase, squad rotation, goal difference scenarios and match incentives all come into play. 

At club level, the English Premier League features both midweek fixtures and a full weekend programme, while additional coverage extends to La Liga, Serie A, the Championship and the Bundesliga as European leagues continue their demanding winter schedules.

With major series finales, title races and knockout football all unfolding, bets.co.za will provide previews, predictions and betting insights throughout the week and weekend across all key sporting competitions.