The Latest Breaking News from South Africa

South Africa's Dean Elgar to retire from international cricket after Tests against India

JOHANNESBURG: Former South Africa captain Dean Elgar on Friday announced his retirement from international cricket at the conclusion of the upcoming two-Test series against India, commencing in Centurion on December 26.

The Times of India · Dec 22, 2023

India vs South Africa: Last 3-4 months were mentally challenging, says Sanju Samson

NEW DELHI: The last three to four months have been mentally taxing for India wicket-keeper batsman Sanju Samson, but he has persevered by improving himself and recovered to score his first-ever ODI century.

The Times of India · Dec 22, 2023

India vs South Africa, 3rd ODI: Pleased for Sanju Samson, says India captain KL Rahul

Describing Sanju Samson as "phenomenal", KL Rahul acknowledged that the batter faced challenges securing a spot in the team due to established stalwarts occupying crucial positions. But the India captain expressed satisfaction that Samson seized the opportunity in the series against South Africa.

The Times of India · Dec 22, 2023

Red Sea shipping attacks set to impact PC and electronics shipments across the world

Ships are re-routing via South Africa to avoid the Red Sea area of conflict, costing time and money.

TechRadar · Dec 20, 2023

Firefighters battle a wildfire on the slopes of a mountain near Cape Town in South Africa

More than 300 firefighters have been battling a blaze on the slopes of a mountain near Cape Town in South Africa for a second day

The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2023

India top-order has to deliver in ODI series decider against South Africa

Batters need to come to the party

The Times of India · Dec 20, 2023

Simon's Town: Firefighters battle huge mountain blaze near South Africa's Cape Town

Wildfire threatens homes on mountain slopes near Simon's Town, 25 miles south of Cape Town

Evening Standard · Dec 20, 2023

'Our approach won't change': India batting coach after losing 2nd ODI to South Africa

NEW DELHI: Despite a comprehensive eight-wicket defeat in the second ODI against South Africa, India's batting coach, Sitanshu Kotak, has stated that the team's approach will remain unchanged for the series-deciding third ODI.

The Times of India · Dec 20, 2023

Toss played a factor, we're 50-60 runs short on a lively wicket: Rahul

South Africa level series 1-1 with 8-wicket win over India in Gqeberha ODI; KL Rahul rues dropped catch & missed 50-60 runs.

The Hindu · Dec 20, 2023

'If one of us, including me, could have...': KL Rahul laments after India fall short against South Africa in 2nd ODI

NEW DELHI: India faced a setback as their inability to convert starts into centuries and a middle-order collapse resulted in an eight-wicket defeat against South Africa in the One-Day International (ODI) n a hard-fought encounter at St George's Park on Tuesday.

The Times of India · Dec 20, 2023