The Latest Breaking News from South Africa

India retain Asia Cup squad as Uday Saharan set to lead in U-19 World Cup

Uday Saharan will be leading India in the Under-19 World Cup in South Africa next year, as the same side from the ongoing U-19 Asia Cup has been retained

The Hindu · Dec 12, 2023

2nd T20I: Reeza Hendricks, Tabraiz Shamsi star in South Africa's easy win over India in rain-marred game

NEW DELHI: Opener Reeza Hendricks took the Indian bowling attack to pieces, firing a dazzling 27-ball 49 as South Africa registered a comprehensive five-wicket win over India in a rain-shortened second T20I in Gqeberha on Tuesday.

The Times of India · Dec 12, 2023

South Africa take 1-0 lead with five-wicket win over India

Rinku Singh enhanced his credentials as a finisher with a maiden half-century while skipper Suryakumar Yadav played in his inimitable way to take India to 180 for seven in the second T20 International against South Africa

The Hindu · Dec 12, 2023

What's east Africa's position on the Israel-Hamas war? An expert unpacks the reactions of Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda

The reactions of some east African countries to the ongoing conflict in Gaza have been less dramatic than South Africa’s. South Africa’s parliament has passed a resolution calling for the closure of its embassy in Tel Aviv. Algeria and South Africa have been the most supportive of the Palestinians. Thus…

The Conversation · Dec 12, 2023

Zahara, platinum-selling South African singer-songwriter, dies aged 35

Singer who played for Nelson Mandela at his home had been hospitalised with ‘physical pains’, and previously suffered liver damage from alcoholism

The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2023

A court sets aside the South African president's recognition of the Zulu king

A South African court has overturned President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to recognize Misuzulu kaZwelithini as the king of the country’s 15 million-strong Zulu nation in what may spark a lengthy battle for the throne

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2023

South Africa tour Rohit Sharma's chance to make up for World Cup final loss: Sunil Gavaskar

NEW DELHI: Former batting legend Sunil Gavaskar stated that Rohit Sharma will have an opportunity to make up for the ODI World Cup 2023 final defeat during India's current tour to South Africa.

The Times of India · Dec 12, 2023

Table Mountain Attacks Highlight Crime Threat To S.Africa Tourism

Hikers hit the trail before dawn at South Africa's natural jewel Table Mountain, but instead of simply trekking its rugged landscape they were also demonstrating against a surge in attacks on walkers and tourists.

International Business Times · Dec 12, 2023

IPL 2024 auction: Full list of 333 players up for grabs and their base price

Harry Brook, the standout batter from England, and Travis Head, the Australian all-rounder opener who hit a century in the ODI World Cup final, are slotted in the Rs 2 crore base-price category for the upcoming IPL 2024 auction to take place in Dubai.

The Times of India · Dec 12, 2023

India vs South Africa, 2nd T20I weather update: Rain threatens to play spoilsport

After a washout in India's tour-opening first T20I in Durban, the teams have arrived in the port city of Gqeberha in hope of getting action underway, but the rain clouds have followed them to the Eastern Cape province in South Africa.

The Times of India · Dec 12, 2023