South Africa News

• "Special feeling": Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav speaks on leading India in T20 WC final against Kiwi's March 7, 2026
  Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], March 7 (ANI): Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav expressed his thrill to lead India in the T20 World Cup final at home against New Zealand, calling it a special feeling. Suryakumar said he's excited, a bit nervous, but focused on keeping things simple and expressed pride in India's journey in the ongoing T20 […]
• "He knows how to win matches for India": Suryakumar Yadav expresses strong support for Varun Chakravarthy ahead of T20 WC final March 7, 2026
  Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], March 7 (ANI): Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav backed India's mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy and expressed strong support for him ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand, on Sunday, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.Chakravarthy has struggled since the Super 8s, taking four wickets in four matches […]
• Three share 2-shot lead entering final round in Hong Kong March 7, 2026
  (Photo credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images)Spain's Jon Rahm, Harold Varner III and Belgium's Thomas Detry are tied for the lead at 17-under entering Sunday's final round at LIV Golf Hong Kong.Belgium's Thomas Pieters and 36-hole co-leaders Dean Burmester of South Africa and Carlos Ortiz of Mexico are two shots behind following Saturday's third round at Hong […]
• Middle East tensions threaten South African, global economy, warns expert March 7, 2026
  JOHANNESBURG, March 7 (Xinhua) -- The escalating conflict in the Middle East is poised to have profound consequences for South Africa's economy and the global market, a senior researcher warned on Saturday. Na'eem Jeenah of South Africa's Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection shared his insights with Xinhua following the Feb. 28 strikes by the United […]
• Feature: Lesotho's Moshoeshoe Walk unites culture, community, and cross-border friendship March 7, 2026
  by Xinhua writer Hang Zebo, Bai Ge MASERU, March 7 (Xinhua) -- As the first light of dawn broke over the peaks of northern Lesotho, the quiet village of Menkhoaneng sprang to life with songs and dance. Under swirling mountain mist, thousands of participants gathered to embark on a journey steeped in the country's history. […]
• Eathan Bosch ruled out from Proteas squad of NZ T20I series, Wiaan Mulder named replacement March 7, 2026
  Cape town [South Africa], March 7 (ANI): South Africa's allrounder Eathan Bosch has been ruled out of the upcoming five-match T20I series in New Zealand due to a hamstring injury. Wiaan Mulder has been named as his replacement in the 15-man squad for the series, which starts on March 15.Bosch has played just one game […]
• T20 WC: England, South Africa, West Indies to leave India on weekend by ICC-arranged charter flights March 7, 2026
  New Delhi [India], March 7 (ANI): England, South Africa, and West Indies cricket teams are set to leave India this weekend on International Cricket Council (ICC) arranged charter flights due to West Asia's ongoing military conflict disrupting air travel. England's team is expected to depart from Mumbai Saturday evening for London, while South Africa and […]
• Fire breaks out at China Mall in S. Africa's Durban March 7, 2026
  JOHANNESBURG, March 7 (Xinhua) -- A fire broke out late Friday night at the China Mall in the Springfield area in South Africa's Durban, local media reported Saturday. The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), quoting the eThekwini Fire Department, reported that at least 14 units in the mall were damaged in the blaze. It added […]
• Annabel Sutherland becomes first woman to hit Test tons in three consecutive innings March 7, 2026
  Perth [Australia], March 7 (ANI): Annabel Sutherland of Australia became the first woman cricketer to score hundreds in three consecutive innings in a Test when she hit a 129-run knock on Day 2 of the ongoing one-off Test match against India at the WACA Stadium in Australia. Playing her seventh Test match, Sutherland hit her […]
• Whole crowd cheering for you gives motivation: Piyush Chawla on India playing T20 WC final at home March 7, 2026
  New Delhi [India], March 7 (ANI): India is all set to host South Africa in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the former Indian wicketkeeper-batter, Parthiv Patel, emphasised that the support of the Indian crowd will be a key factor in motivating the players for the […]