S African farmers on the frontline of US tariff hikes
As winter clouds gathered above South Africa鈥檚 prime wine-producing Robertson valley, the mood has been sombre ahead of new US tariffs of 30 per cent due to come into force next week.
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South Africa sees big potential to boost trade with Bangladesh
South African high commissioner to Bangladesh Professor Anil Sooklal on Thursday called for boosting trade and strengthening people-to-people contact between Bangladesh and South Africa, noting that the bilateral relationship remained below its potential, particularly in the economic sphere...
Nigeria celebrates women's 'spectacular' win in Africa Cup
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu led the football-mad nation in celebrating the women's squad after a stunning comeback to win a record-extending Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
New Zealand beat South Africa by three runs
Matt Henry took two wickets in the final over as New Zealand beat South Africa by three runs in the final of the Zimbabwe T20 international tri-series at Harare Sports Club on Saturday.
S Africa warns global turmoil threaten development goals
G20 chair South Africa warned Thursday that abandoning the rules-based global order and declining cooperation could derail 2030 development goals to end hunger, eradicate extreme poverty and fight climate change.
Robinson and Jacobs set up New Zealand T20 win over South Africa
An unbeaten century partnership between Tim Robinson and new cap Bevon Jacobs set up a 21-run win for New Zealand in their tri-series match against South Africa in Harare on Wednesday.
South Africa cruise to opening T20 tri-series win over Zimbabwe
South Africa continued their dominance over Zimbabwe by beating their neighbouring country by five wickets in the opening match of a Twenty20 international tri-series at Harare Sports Club on Monday.
Bangladesh U-19 squad for SA, ZIM announced
The Bangladesh Cricket Board announced a 16-member squad for the Bangladesh U-19 tour to South Africa and Zimbabwe on Thursday...
Second-string South Africa complete routine Test win over Zimbabwe
South Africa completed a comprehensive win by an innings and 236 runs after Zimbabwe collapsed after lunch on the third day of the second Test at Queens Sports Club on Tuesday.
Respect for Lara stops Mulder short of world Test record
South African captain Wiaan Mulder said respect for Brian Lara convinced him to declare 33 runs short of the former West Indies star's world Test record, against Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club on Monday.
Mulder threatens Lara鈥檚 record before declaring
Wiaan Mulder set an individual South Africa Test batting best and came close to the world record before calling a halt to his team's innings on the second day of the second Test against Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo on Monday.
Mulder hits double century in first Test as South Africa captain
Wiaan Mulder hit a record-breaking double century in his first match as captain as South Africa went on a run spree on the first day of the second Test against Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club on Sunday.
Maharaj hails young talent after big South African win
South African captain Keshav Maharaj said his team鈥檚 328-win in the first Test against Zimbabwe on Tuesday showed the amount of talent there was in the South African cricket system.
Van der Dussen to lead SA
Top-order batter Rassie van der Dussen will stand in as captain for rested Aiden Markram when South Africa play hosts Zimbabwe and New Zealand in a Twenty20 tri-series during July.
South Africans welcome home Test champions the Proteas
Several thousand supporters were at the main airport in Johannesburg on Wednesday to welcome home World Test Championship winners South Africa.
Kirsten breaks silence on Pak exit
Former South Africa opener and celebrated coach Gary Kirsten has offered a frank assessment of his ill-fated tenure as Pakistan鈥檚 white-ball head coach, revealing he felt sidelined from the outset and unable to effect meaningful change in a dysfunctional system.
New WTC cycle beckons Tigers
As South Africa are celebrating their first ICC title in 27 years after winning the World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord鈥檚 on Saturday, Bangladesh are preparing for the new cycle to start.
Cummins flags Australia shake-up after WTC defeat as Ashes loom
Australia could shake up their batting after crashing to South Africa in the World Test Championship final, with captain Pat Cummins saying a 鈥榬eset鈥� was needed ahead of three Tests in the West Indies and a home Ashes series.
Cummins says WTC final 'a bridge too far' for beaten Australia
Australia captain Pat Cummins said his side had been faced with a 鈥榖ridge too far鈥� after losing the World Test Championship final to South Africa at Lord's on Saturday.
Markram leads South Africa to 'special' WTC title
Aiden Markram's magnificent century was the cornerstone of South Africa's five-wicket victory over Australia in the World Test Championship final at Lord's on Saturday as the Proteas ended decades of cricket heartbreak by at last winning a major global title.
Cummins rips through South Africa batting in WTC final
Australia captain Pat Cummins produced a sensational spell of four wickets for just one run as the title-holders seized control of the World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord's on Thursday.
Bavuma, Bedingham lead South Africa rally in WTC final against Australia
Temba Bavuma and David Bedingham revived South Africa in the World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord's on Thursday following a top-order collapse on the opening day.
Starc strikes as Australia fight back in WTC final
Mitchell Starc led Australia's recovery as the defending champions fought back with the ball against South Africa on the first day of the World Test Championship final at Lord's on Wednesday.
Rabada stars as Australia bundled out for 212 in WTC final
Kagiso Rabada took five wickets as South Africa dismissed Australia for 212 after tea on Wednesday's opening day of the World Test Championship final at Lord's.
South Africa gamble on Mulder at number three in WTC final against Australia
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma admitted all-rounder Wiaan Mulder lacks experience at the top of the batting order after picking him to bat at number three against Australia in the World Test Championship final at Lord's.
Labuschagne to open for Australia in WTC final
Marnus Labuschagne will open for Australia in the World Test Championship final against South Africa, captain Pat Cummins announced Tuesday.
Three key battles in World Test Championship final
Reigning champions Australia face South Africa in the World Test Championship final at Lord's, starting on Wednesday. Below AFP Sport looks at three key contests that could determine the course of the showpiece game:
'Flawed' Test Championship reveals world cricket's underlying problems
Reigning champions Australia face South Africa in the World Test Championship final at Lord's starting Wednesday amid a chorus of criticism over the competition's format.
Emerging team shares four-day series with SA
Rain forced the second and final four-day match between the Bangladesh Emerging team and visiting South Africa to end in a draw at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Friday.
Ripon shines on a controversial day
Ripon Mondol shone with the bat and ball after being involved in a controversial incident on the second day of the second four-day match between the Bangladesh Emerging team and their South African counterparts at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium on Wednesday.