South africa

South Africa's Rolene Strauss crowned Miss World

LONDON: Miss South Africa, 22-year-old Rolene Strauss, was crowned Miss World 2014 at the pageant's… Read More

SA's army chief calls on COAS Raheel Sharif

RAWALPINDI: Chief of South African Army, Lieutenant General Vusumuzi Ramakala Masondo called on Chief of… Read More

South Africa marks one year since Mandela's death

PRETORIA: South Africans prayed, sang and fell silent on Friday to mark the first anniversary… Read More

After Western sukuk debuts, Islamic finance looks to emerging sovereigns

LONDON: This year's rush by top-rated non-Muslim countries to tap the burgeoning Islamic finance market… Read More

Devon Smith called up to replace Gayle

ST. JOHN’S: Devon Smith is to replace the West Indies injured star batsman Chris Gayle… Read More

WICB announces S. Africa tour squad with deadline

SAINT JOHN'S: West Indies named a full-strength squad to tackle South Africa on Wednesday but… Read More

Umpire chats to be aired in Australia-South Africa ODIs

SYDNEY: Discussions between the on-field and television umpires will be aired during Australia's upcoming one-day… Read More

Mandela's widow says heart 'heavier' as anniversary approaches

JOHANNESBURG: As the first anniversary of Nelson Mandela's death approaches, his widow Graca Machel said… Read More

Injured Duminy to miss ODI series with Australia

SYDNEY: South African all-rounder JP Duminy will miss this month's five-match one-day series against Australia… Read More

White guides Australia home in T20 series decider against Proteas

SYDNEY: Australia won a thrilling final Twenty20 international against South Africa by two wickets with… Read More

Rossouw, De Kock guide Proteas to easy T20 win over Aussies

ADELAIDE: Rilee Rossouw scored a breezy 78 to lead South Africa to a commanding seven-wicket… Read More

100 days to World Cup – state of the nations

SYDNEY: Thursday marks 100 days to go to the start of the 2015 World Cup… Read More

Chris Gayle hopeful about South Africa tour

JOHANNESBURG: Star West Indies batsman Chris Gayle said Sunday that he was hopeful a tour… Read More

New Zealand-South Africa ODI abandoned due to rain

WELLINGTON: The third one-day international between New Zealand and South Africa at Hamilton was abandoned… Read More

South Africa soccer captain Senzo Meyiwa shot dead

JOHANNESBURG: South Africa captain and goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa was shot dead late Sunday near Johannesburg,… Read More

Amla century, poor NZ batting gives South Africa series

WELLINGTON: Hashim Amla's composed century helped South Africa to within a sniff of reclaiming the… Read More

De Villiers anchors South Africa to comfortable win in NZ

South Africa captain AB de Villiers anchored his side to a six-wicket victory over New… Read More

New Zealand all out for 230 in South Africa ODI

MOUNT MAUNGANUI: New Zealand were all out for 230 after 45.1 overs in the first… Read More

Watson back in Australia squad for South Africa T20

SYDNEY: Ben Dunk was named Monday as wicketkeeper for Australia in their Twenty20 series against… Read More

Australia coach Lehmann wins contract extension

MELBOURNE: Ashes-winning Australian coach Darren Lehmann was Friday handed a one-year contract extension, with senior… Read More