Malepe has been called up as a replacement for the Kaizer Chiefs defender, Sifiso Hlanti, who snapped his Achilles tendon last week in training ahead of the Soweto derby against Orlando Pirates.

Bafana Bafana will host Zimbabwe on Thursday evening, while on Sunday, Ghana hosts Bafana on the Cape Coast.

Meanwhile, the striker, Victor Letsoalo, could be rested for Thursday night's qualifier.

While the Royal Am marksman is in the squad and reported at camp on Monday morning, the coach Hugo Broos could opt not to play him as he needs just one more yellow card before being suspended.

The former Bloemfontein Celtic striker may instead be used in Sunday night's game against Ghana on the Cape Coast.

Thursday evening's qualifier at the FNB Stadium kicks off at 21:00.

Goalkeepers - Ronwen Williams (SuperSport United), Veli Mothwa (AmaZulu), Bruce Bvuma (Kaizer Chiefs)

Defenders - Sydney Mobbie (Sekhukhune United), Njabulo Blom (Kaizer Chiefs), Siyanda Xulu (Hapoel Tel Aviv), Rushine De Reuck (Mamelodi Sundowns), Njabulo Ngcobo (Kaizer Chiefs), Terence Mashego (Cape Town City FC), Tercious Malepe (AmaZulu), Thibang Phete (Belenenses SAD)

Midfielders - Sphephelo Sithole (Belenenses SAD), Thabani Zuke (Golden Arrows), Ethan Brooks (TS Galaxy), Teboho Mokoena (SuperSport United), Yusuf Maart (Sekhukhune United), Mduduzi Mdantsane (Cape Town City FC), Keagan Dolly (Kaizer Chiefs)

Forwards - Fagrie Lakay (Cape Town City FC), Evidence Makgopa (Baroka FC), Victor Letsoalo (Royal AM), Percy Tau (Al Ahly), Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Maritzburg United), Mmodi Pule (Golden Arrows)

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