The third round of the Investec South African Open Championship 2026 saw Casey Jarvis (-11) extend his lead with a superb -6, cementing his position at the top of the leaderboard. Jarvis’s aggressive play and sharp putting kept him ahead of the chasing pack heading into the final day.

Just one shot back, Hennie Du Plessis (-10) and Francesco Laporta (-10) share second place. Du Plessis added a steady -3 to his tally, while Laporta held firm with an even-par round to remain in contention.

Scotland’s Calum Hill (-8) climbed into fourth after carding a strong -5, keeping himself within striking distance of the leaders.

A group of players sit tied at -7, including Keegan van Wyk (-7), Nathan Kimsey (-7), and Xander Basson (-7). Each produced flashes of brilliance, though Kimsey slipped slightly with a +2 round.

Further down, Angel Ayora Fanegas (-6), Haydn Porteous (-6), Dean Burmester (-6), Frederic Lacroix (-6), James Dean (-6), Branden Grace (-6), and Daniel van Tonder (-6) all remain in the mix, ensuring a tightly packed leaderboard.