At least 78 dead in South Africa floods
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South Africa win World Test Championship
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The first Black batter to make a century for South Africa has led them to World Test Championship glory – but wider issues within the format must be solved to save it
The overriding emotion from everyone with an allegiance to South African cricket, apart from the obvious delight, was one of relief. That this monkey was finally off their back, and that they will no longer personify the many possible slips between the cup and the lip.
South Africa's rand, stocks and government bonds traded lower on Friday, snapping weeks of gains as Israeli military strikes on Iran drove investors away from riskier assets and toward safe havens, analysts said.
South Africa will lead the next refunding exercise for the Global Fund, raising money for the international partnership fighting AIDS after the US cut healthcare support to the continent.
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South Africa created history and broke West Indies' 21-year-old record after defeating Australia in the 2023/25 World Test Championship final. The Temba Bavuma-led side chased down the target of 282 on day 4.