Hamari Traore and Lassine Sinayoko struck as Mali beat South Africa 2-0 in their Africa Cup of Nations opener.
Percy Tau sent a penalty over the bar for Bafana Bafana in a first half characterised by missed chances.
The result at the Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium in Korhogo means Mali have won all three Afcon games they have played against South Africa, having beaten them at the 2002 and 2013 editions.
Mali are top of Group E ahead of Namibia, who earlier stunned Tunisia with a 1-0 victory for their first ever Afcon victory.
Mali, who are ranked 51st and tipped as Afcon dark horses, are back in action against Tunisia on Saturday.
Broos’ players will take on southern African neighbours Namibia, who have 10 players in their squad playing for clubs in South Africa, on Sunday.