South Africa

CHAMPIONS TROPHY 2025 / Team Preview: Afghanistan eye memorable debut

Banking on big wins against England, Pakistan and Sri Lanka at the 2023 Men’s Cricket World Cup, Afghanistan ensured their first-ever qualification for the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025.

CHAMPIONS TROPHY 2025 / Team Preview: Proteas push for glory

1998 was the year of the inaugural ICC Men's Champions Trophy, and it was also the only time that South Africa claimed a senior ICC Men's silverware.

'We know how to beat them': Rabada's WTC warning to Australia

South Africa fast bowler says plans are in already in motion in their quest to take the World Test Championship mace off Australia at Lord's in June.

South Africa call up two uncapped pacers for Pakistan Tests

South Africa named two uncapped fast bowlers in a 16-man squad for a two-match Test series against Pakistan starting in Centurion on December 26.

2nd Test, Day 2 / Bangladesh stumble to 38-4 in reply to SA's 575-6 dec

Bangladesh trail by 537 runs after a commanding performance by the visitors that gifted maiden Test centuries to three batsmen including Tony de Zorzi, who was dismissed before lunch on 177.

New Zealand win Women's T20 World Cup

An outstanding all-round performance by Amelia Kerr led New Zealand to their first ever Women's T20 World Cup title as they beat South Africa by a commanding 32 runs in Sunday's final in Dubai.

Farooqi, Ghazanfar star in Afghan's humbling of Proteas

South Africa avoided their lowest ever score in an ODI but Afghan batters enjoyed a comfortable chase.

Pooran shines as West Indies beat South Africa

Nicholas Pooran smashed an unbeaten 65 from 26 balls as the West Indies defeated an experimental South Africa side by seven wickets in their T20 international at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy Stadium on Friday.

Teenage prodigy named in South Africa T20 squad for Windies series

Teenage fast bowler Kwena Maphaka and all-rounder Jason Smith have been called up to South Africa’s Twenty20 squad for the first time for a three-match series in the West Indies, Cricket South Africa announced on Wednesday.

June 23, 2019
June 23, 2019

Pakistan win by 49 runs against South Africa

Pakistan win by runs 49 against South Africa at The Oval's.

June 23, 2019
June 23, 2019

Pakistan opt to bat against South Africa

Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed won the toss and decided to bat first in their must-win game against South Africa at Lord's today.

June 15, 2019
June 15, 2019

South Africa ease to first win

South Africa register a comfortable nine-wicket victory against Afghanistan at the Sophia Gardens in Cardiff today. This is South Africa's first win in this edition of the World Cup.

July 31, 2018
July 31, 2018

South Africa milestone becomes a millstone for Steyn

Dale Steyn admits overtaking Shaun Pollock to become South Africa's highest wicket-taker has become something of a millstone around his neck but he is determined to prove he still has lot more to offer than merely claiming a 422nd test victim.

February 21, 2018
February 21, 2018

6 killed in attack on SAfrica police station

Gunmen kills six people in an attack on a police station in a small South African town, stealing quantities of weapons and a vehicle in what police were treating as a robbery.

February 15, 2018
February 15, 2018

South African lawmakers choose Ramaphosa as president

South African lawmakers selects Cyril Ramaphosa as the country's new president after scandal-tainted Jacob Zuma resigned under pressure from his own ANC ruling party.

February 2, 2018
February 2, 2018

All 955 miners trapped in S Africa rescued

All 955 gold miners who were trapped underground for more than a day in South Africa following a power cut resurfaced unharmed, and are greeted by overjoyed relatives waiting at the site.

January 18, 2018
January 18, 2018

Without rain, Cape Town may run out of water by April

South Africa’s Cape Town, one of the world’s iconic tourist destinations, may run out of water by April as the city’s worst drought in a century risks forcing residents to join queues for emergency rations.

January 8, 2018
January 8, 2018

SA beat India by 72 runs in Cape Town

Seamer Vernon Philander takes career-best figures as rampant South Africa claim a 72-run victory over India at Newlands on Monday.

October 18, 2017
October 18, 2017

Tigers in S Africa: Second ODI today

The action on a punishing tour of South Africa shifts to Paarl as Bangladesh try to avoid another embarrassment after a record 10-wicket