The Latest Breaking News from South Africa

Charlie Dean unaware of hat-trick until after innings as England level series

The off-spinner is just the third England woman to achieve the feat in ODIs and first since Clare Connor in 1999.

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2024

Charlie Dean hat-trick helps clinical England level South Africa ODI series

England dismissed South Africa for 135 before chasing down their target for the loss of four wickets.

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2024

Why South Africa players are wearing black kit in the 2nd women's ODI against England in Durban

South Africa's women players came out wearing black kits during their second ODI against England in Durban on Sunday instead of their traditional green, which surprised many. But they are doing it for a cause.

The Times of India · Dec 8, 2024

'Oh! that's broken': Kagiso Rabada's bat shattered by Lahiru Kumara's fiery delivery - Watch

Day two of the second Test between South Africa and Sri Lanka at St George's Park, Gqeberha, delivered a dramatic moment when Sri Lankan pacer Lahiru Kumara broke Kagiso Rabada's bat with a searing delivery.

The Times of India · Dec 7, 2024

Elvis keeps Smylie face despite double woe in Sun City

Australian golf's new rocket man Elvis Smylie has continued his fine form to lie just four off the lead at halfway at the Nedbank Challenge in South Africa.

AAP · Dec 6, 2024

Mckinsey Africa To Pay 2M Penalty For Bribery Scheme

McKinsey Africa to pay 2M penalty for bribery scheme involving South African officials. Settlement with U.S. Justice Department over 2012-2016 scheme.

Top News · Dec 6, 2024

Rape is still rape even if you’re married – report finds some South African men don’t believe it is

Sexual violence, as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO), includes any sexual act or attempt to obtain sex through coercion, regardless of the relationship between the parties. This encompasses rape, unwanted sexual touching, and non-contact forms of sexual violence.

The Conversation · Dec 6, 2024

Breakthrough Springboks star Aphelele Fassi: ‘My return was a surprise but I’m just trying to be myself’

Exclusive interview: After a brief taste of Test rugby in 2021, full-back Fassi has fought his way back into the Springboks side to become a driving force in South Africa’s evolution

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2024

Mental health and motherhood: South Africa now has treatment guidelines, the trick will be to make them work

Mothers and pregnant women suffer from high levels of mental health problems in South Africa

The Conversation · Dec 6, 2024

Fossil tracks paint a picture of South Africa’s ancient coastal landscape: five essential reads

Fossils may look to the untrained eye like an unremarkable set of sandy bones. But those bones can deepen or even rewrite our understanding of ancient history – and South Africa is a fossil treasure trove. Some of the country’s “treasures” have changed our own species’ family tree. These include…

The Conversation · Dec 5, 2024