South Africa reached the last 16 at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with a goalless draw against Tunisia which eliminated the 2004 champions.
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Sphephelo Sithole had Bafana Bafana's best chance, forcing Bechir Ben Said into a low save with his shot from outside the box.
Tunisia failed to create clear openings but Haythem Jouini headed a late opportunity over the bar.
South Africa held their nerve to see out five minutes of added time.
A point was enough for Bafana Bafana to clinch second place in Group E as third-placed Namibia drew 0-0 with group leaders Mali - a result which saw both sides progress.
Hugo Broos' side will face the winners of Group F in the last 16 in San Pedro on Tuesday, and will find out their opponents later on Wednesday.
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Line-ups
South Africa XI: Ronwen Williams, Grant Kekana, Themba Zwane, Thapelo Morena, Tau, Mothobi Mvala, Aubrey Modiba, Yaya Sithole, Teboho Mokoena, Khuliso Mudau, Evidence Makgopa
Subs: Siyanda Xulu, Thabang Monare, Ricardo Goss, Veli Mothwa, Mihlali Mayambela, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Nyiko Mobbie, Terrence Mashego, Zakhele Lepasa, Oswin Appollis, Jayden Adams, Thapelo Maseko
Tunisia XI: Seifeddine Jaziri, Ali Abdi, Skhiri, Meriah, Aïssa Laïdouni, Hamza Rafia, Wajdi Kechrida, Montassar Talbi, Bechir Ben Said, Anis Slimane, Elias Achouri
Subs: Youssef Msakni, A. Maâloul, Haddadi, Sliti, M. Hassen, Hamza Jelassi, Haythem Jouini, Valery, Srarfi, Aymen Dahmen, Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane, Sayfallah Ltaief