The Latest Breaking News from South Africa

'Outswinger shown as an inswinger': 'Baffled' Shan Masood questions Hawk Eye technology

NEW DELHI: Pakistan captain Shan Masood feels that the Hawk Eye's ball-tracking did not present the right image, which is why he was dismissed in the second innings of the series' final Test match against South Africa.

The Times of India · Jan 7, 2025

'We know how to beat Australia': South Africa's Kagiso Rabada on World Test Championship Final

South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has disclosed that the team has already started planning for their much-anticipated clash with Australia in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final at Lord’s, scheduled for June 11-16, 2025.

The Times of India · Jan 7, 2025

South Africa match India's record of 7 consecutive wins with 10-wicket triumph against Pakistan

South Africa secured a resounding 10-wicket victory over Pakistan on Monday, clinching the two-match Test series at Newlands in Cape Town. After enforcing the follow-on, the hosts bowled out Pakistan for 478 in their second innings. South Africa then comfortably chased down the modest target of 58 runs in just…

The Times of India · Jan 7, 2025

Aussies ready to chase the mace after conquering India

Having beaten India, Australia's next big Test ambition is to successfully defend their ICC World Championship mace in the final against South Africa at Lord's.

AAP · Jan 5, 2025

India's batting woes in BGT: Few individual sparks but otherwise a dud show

The history books have been written: Australia have won the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 by 3-1 margin. In the process they ended their decade-long drought of the BGT and shut India's ambition of completing a hat-trick of wins Down Under. Icing on the cake? Spot in the World Test Championship final…

The Times of India · Jan 5, 2025

Visit Afghanistan, land of culture, cricket and women closeted in their own homes

Specialist travel companies are using euphemisms to avoid the gender apartheid

The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2025

Who were the winners and losers of African democracy in 2024?

In 2024, 18 elections took place on the African continent, from Senegal to South Africa, Algeria to Ghana, with the results an equal mix of democratic success stories and challenges still to overcome.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 4, 2025

Dark Noon: the reimagining of American history that provoked acclaim – and walkouts – comes to Australia

Whiteface, wigs and western movies feature in this confronting outsider vision of America, performed by seven South African actors

The Guardian - AU · Jan 3, 2025

The FBI put a $5 million bounty on the 'Cryptoqueen' last year but still hasn't found her, so take your pick: Russia, South Africa, or murdered on a yacht in 2018

Ruja Ignatova disappeared in 2017, and hasn't been seen since.

PC Gamer · Jan 3, 2025

Injury scare for Pakistan as Saim Ayub limps off in second South Africa Test

NEW DELHI: Pakistan on Friday faced a concerning moment when Saim Ayub injured his right ankle on the field, as South Africa progressed to 72-3 by lunch on the opening day of the second and final Test in Cape Town.

The Times of India · Jan 3, 2025