SA sports stars achieved some unbelievable milestones in 2025

It is only a matter of weeks until the 2025 calendar year comes to a close, and what a year it was for South African sports, as there was nothing but success, jubilation, and moments to be proud of on all fronts.

- By Siyasanga Monoalibe

Sunday World takes you down a brief memory lane on some of the standout achievements and milestones reached this year.

Kaizer Chiefs end 10-year trophy drought:

The country came to a standstill and social media was abuzz with excitement when the Phefeni Glamour Boys were crowned the Nedbank Cup champions in May.

Amakhosi ended their decade-long trophy drought when they beat their fierce rivals, Orlando Pirates, in the final of the Nedbank Cup at the Moses Mabhida Stadium.

That was not all, Chiefs also made their sensational return to continental football for the first time since 2021 and are currently participating in the CAF Confederations Cup.

Since then, they have been on a decent run in the league, as they are number four on the log with 24 points after 13 games-four points behind leaders Pirates.