The Latest Breaking News from South Africa

South Africa's 'big call' on captain Bavuma pays off

As South Africa captain Temba Bavuma hobbled off Lord's at the tea break, the Proteas were confronted with a crucial decision in the World Test final.

AAP · Jun 13, 2025

Australia learn cricket’s oldest lesson as South Africa turn the tables in WTC

An Australian win looked inevitable after setting 282 to win, but Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma defied the odds

The Guardian - AU · Jun 13, 2025

South Africa near WTC win vs Australia with Bavuma grit and Markram century

South Africa are on the verge of a historic World Test Championship win after gripping third day against Australia.

Al Jazeera · Jun 13, 2025

South Africa defy the doubters and Australia to close in on remarkable Test triumph

Aiden Markram’s magnificent unbeaten 102 helped South Africa edge closer to World Test Championship final triumph

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2025

Steve Smith suffers nasty injury after dropping catch in World Test Championship final

The Australia batter shelled a sitter at slip and could face months out

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2025

‘Really struggling’: Trump’s Afrikaner ‘refugees’ said to be abandoned, miserable, missing South Africa

"The irony is now they are refugees for real."

We Got This Covered · Jun 13, 2025

Australia on the ropes in Test final after Markram ton

South Africa are eyeing off a famous upset of Australia in the World Test Championship final after Aiden Markram's century put them on the cusp of victory.

AAP · Jun 13, 2025

Older South Africans need better support and basic services – and so do their caregivers

In South Africa, most long-term care for older people happens at home through the efforts of family members, largely female kin, not through government services.

The Conversation · Jun 13, 2025

South African president to visit flood sites with death toll at 78 and expected to climb

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to visit the sites of devastating floods that have left at least 78 people dead in the southeast of the country

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2025

South Africa v Australia: World Test Championship final cricket, day three – as it happened

South Africa finished on 213-2, needing 69 more to win, after a wonderful partnership between Aiden Markram and an injured Temba Bavuma

The Guardian - AU · Jun 13, 2025