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South Africa will now compete against Pakistan on June 23. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Faf du Plessis feels 'youngish' batting line-up is a concern

The Proteas have secured only one victory, that too against the bottom-placed team on the points table, Afghanistan.

21 Jun 2019 3:57 PM

Trent Boult comments came ahead of his side's World Cup clash against South Africa. The Proteas have been on a dismal run in the tournament as they have only managed to win one match whereas, New Zealand, on the other side, have defeated all the team they have played against and are unbeaten so far in the tournament. (Photo:AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Trent Boult enjoys playing against AB de Villiers

Soon after De Villiers expressed his desire to play in the premier tournament, his offer was rejected.

19 Jun 2019 10:20 AM

When South Africa and Afghanistan came face-to-face, both were on a winless streak in the premier tournament but after the conclusion of the match, South Africa halted their streak as they trounced their competitor by nine-wickets. (Photo:AFP)

ICC CWC'19: ‘Very desperate’ South Africa can defeat New Zealand: Claude Henderson

New Zealand, who are unbeaten in the tournament so far and sit on the second position on the points table, only behind Australia.

18 Jun 2019 5:39 PM

During a practice match against Australia ahead of the World Cup, West Indies' all-rounder Andre Russell bowled a bouncer to Usman Khawaja which struck to his helmet and forced him to retire hurt. On the other hand, England too have good pace attack as their Jofra Archer has been in a scintillating form in the World Cup. During England's clash against South Africa, Archer's bouncer struck to Hashim Amla's head and forced him to retire hurt. (Photo:AFP)

ICC CWC'19: ‘We can handle anything that is thrown at us’: Bayliss on Eng vs WI clash

Trevor Bayliss says England, has some good bowlers and is not terrified of the West Indies brutal bowling attack.

14 Jun 2019 12:37 PM

The case, which local media reported had been brought by a university student, argued the government should do away with the law in light of a changed society where homosexuality was more widely accepted. (Photo: AP)

Botswana's High Court decriminalises homosexuality

South Africa is the only African nation to have legalised gay marriage.

12 Jun 2019 1:01 PM

The lions have been spotted roaming around the Foskor phosphate mine outside the town of Phalaborwa on the western boundary of the famed wildlife park, which is fenced in. (Photo: Representational I File)

14 lions escape from national park in South Africa, found roaming in vicinity

Until the matter is settled, the park spokesperson warned that there is a danger to members who are working in the area.

08 Jun 2019 6:50 PM

South Africa will now compete with West Indies on June 10 and Amla feels that they have enough time to introspect. (Photo: AFP)

ICC World Cup 2019: Hashim Amla reacts on SA's third consecutive loss

Despite losing all the three matches, Amla stated that there is no lack of motivation and they are doing everything they can.

06 Jun 2019 12:25 PM

South Africa batsman JP Duminy feels that the players need to look themselves in the mirror (Photo: AFP)

Post-Bangladesh shocker, Duminy urges players to 'look in mirror'

Duminy said that if someone wants to win a tournament like the World Cup, players need to evaluate themselves.

03 Jun 2019 3:59 PM

Assessing his team's performance against Bangladesh after going down to England, Plessis said that their performance was 'not good enough'. (Photo: AFP)

‘If players do not perform, there will be a lot of harsh words’: Faf du Plessis

Despite Du Plessis played a knock of 62 runs, his team failed to chase the target set by Bangladesh.

03 Jun 2019 2:27 PM

Amla sustained a head injury in that chastening loss after being hit on the helmet by a bouncer from England pace bowler Jofra Archer. (Photo: AFP)

ICC World Cup 2019: BAN vs SA; Amla sidelined as South Africa bowl against Bangladesh

The Proteas were back in action after suffering a 104-run thrashing by England in the opening game of the tournament on Thursday.

02 Jun 2019 3:32 PM

The 40-year-old will become only the second specialist spinner after Nicky Boje to achieve this feat. Tahir has been a spearhead of the Proteas' attack since making his debut at the 2011 World Cup on the sub-continent, with a career tally of 164 wickets at a strike-rate of 31. (Photo: AP)

Imran Tahir to play 100th ODI for the Proteas

Tahir became the oldest South African to play in a World Cup match during the Proteas' opening match against England on May 30.

02 Jun 2019 2:41 PM

The former trade unionist played a prominent part in the struggle to end white-minority rule. (Photo:AP)

Cyril Ramaphosa sworn-in as President of South Africa; promises ‘new era’

Foreign heads of state from more than 40 countries were among 36,000 people who witnessed the event replete with pomp.

27 May 2019 8:59 AM

Ramaphosa was a successful businessman before re-entering the political arena. (Photo:AP)

Cyril Ramaphosa elected President by South African Parliament

Former president Jacob Zuma, 77, resigned in February last year amid allegations of corruption and state capture.

25 May 2019 3:56 PM

Schwarzenegger was in Johannesburg for the annual Arnold Classic Africa, an international multi-sports festival. (Photo:AP)

Watch: Hollywood great Arnold Schwarzenegger kicked by man at sports event in SA

The bodybuilder and former politician was chatting with fans at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg when a man took a flying leap.

19 May 2019 8:25 AM

Perennial underachievers South Africa lock horns with tournament favourite England on May 30. (Photo: AP)

'Steyn, Rabada on track to play in team's World Cup opener', says SA coach Gibson

Both Steyn and Rabada's IPL campaigns were cut short by injuries, but the latter had picked 25 wickets by then for Delhi Capitals.

15 May 2019 1:25 PM

Gibson, however, said they would not speak publicly about past failures that have led to the side being labelled ‘chokers’.

'Weather conditions will play huge part in outcome of World Cup': Ottis Gibson

Gibson is not the only member of the South African coaching set-up that has vast experience of cricket in England.

15 May 2019 12:51 PM

While there was no clarity on when Steyn and Ngidi would get fit, both are expected to travel with the squad to England. (Photo: AFP/ DC)

Rabada to be fit for WC opener vs India; Steyn, Nigidi remains doubtful

Rabada, became IPL's highest wicket-taker with 25 scalps for Delhi Capitals before Cricket South Africa pulled him out.

12 May 2019 6:17 PM

Steyn broke his shoulder on Test duty against Australia in Perth back in November 2016 and since then the 35-year-old has been struggling to recover completely.

Steyn's injury a concern for South Africa despite having a back-up plan

'We have looked after Dale ever since his injury in Australia and we have backed him,' said SA convener of selectors Linda Zondi.

29 Apr 2019 6:05 PM

The city of Durban was amongst the most affected areas, which faced flash floods and rainstorm. (Photo:ANI)

51 dead as rainstorm lashes South Africa

South African authorities on Wednesday said that at least 51 people were killed, including two Zambian minors aged six and nine.

24 Apr 2019 8:18 PM

'Last night the weather conditions worsened significantly ... in various parts of the province, claiming at least 23 lives,' Nomusa Dube-Ncube, a KwaZulu-Natal provincial minister said. (Photo: AP I Representational image)

23 killed in South Africa floods, mudslides

Among those killed were a six-month-old baby and a child aged around 10.

23 Apr 2019 7:57 PM

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