Bafana Bafana kick-started their Africa Cup of Nations campaign last night, climbing to the top of Group A as they eased past Angola with a comfortable 2-0 victory in Durban.
After a disappointing opening goalless draw against Cape Verde Islands at the weekend, South Africa were in desperate need for a win.
Goals in each half by Siyabonga Sangweni and substitute Lehlohonolo Majoro gave them that in front of a near-50,000 crowd
at Moses Mabhida Stadium.
With Cape Verde and Morocco settling for a 1-1 stalemate in the later match of the double header, South Africa need only a draw in their last group match against Morocco on Sunday to reach the playoffs.