On this day: Afrika breaks Blitzboks record
On 13 December 2014, Cecil Afrika became South Africa’s all-time leading sevens points-scorer during his home tournament at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth.
Afrika back for Blitzboks, again?
Cecil Afrika may be called out of retirement to boost the Blitzboks in Cape Town for the second time this year ahead of the Sevens Series return to South Africa this weekend.
Pick SA’s Greatest Blitzbok: Afrika claims crown
Cecil Afrika dealt a knockout blow to Seabelo Senatla in the final round of this series to earn the mantle of SA’s greatest Blitzbok.
Pick SA’s greatest Blitzbok: The Final
Cecil Afrika brought Branco du Preez’s winning run to a halt as he dismissed his opponent by a significant margin, signalling the arrival of the final challenger in this series to decide SA’s greatest Blitzbok.
Pick SA’s greatest Blitzbok: Round 3
Branco du Preez extended his hot streak after leaving Fabian Juries in the shade, moving ever closer to being crowned SA’s greatest Blitzbok, but can he best his next challenger?
From wedding plans to World Cup tactics for Afrika
He did not know what the question was going to be when he saw an incoming call from Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell, but Cecil Africa instinctively knew the answer to it.
Rewind: Ankle-breaker Afrika carves up Wallabies
Look back at the Blitzboks’ all-time leading scorer turning his man inside out during the 2016 Cape Town Sevens.
Afrika, Basson to play in USA
American side San Diego Legion has confirmed the signings of Blitzbok Cecil Afrika and Springbok Bjorn Basson for the 2021 Major League Rugby season.
Powell: We have a ‘second chance’
Blitzbok coach Neil Powell speaks about the restructured Olympics preparations, previous hopes of including Cheslin Kolbe and Kwagga Smith, while also paying tribute to retired Cecil Afrika.
Rewind: Afrika assists Habana on Sevens return
Look back at when Blitzbok great Cecil Afrika combined superbly with Springbok icon Bryan Habana, who scored his first Sevens try 12 years after making his debut.
