South Africa's cricket and rugby teams have reached top spots in their sports under the leadership of Black captains. Fans are united in a nation still grappling with the legacy of racial division.

South Africa's David Bedingham, left, and Kyle Verreynne celebrate after their win in the World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord's cricket ground in London, Saturday, June 14, 2025.

South Africa's David Bedingham bats on day four of the World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia at Lord's cricket ground in London, Saturday, June 14, 2025.

South Africa end their wait for one of the major ICC titles by beating Australia by five wickets in the WTC final.

South Africa batter Heinrich Klaasen has retired from all forms of international cricket, a blow for the country ahead of their co-hosting of the 2027 World Cup where he would have been a major ...

South Africa captain Wiaan Mulder declared when he was 367 not out against Zimbabwe – 33 runs short of Brian Lara’s Test ...

South Africa superstar Kagiso Rabada revealed he is serving a provisional suspension after testing positive for a recreational drug. Rabada, who sits second in the International Cricket Council ...

South Africa’s captain Temba Bavuma celebrates with the winner’s trophy after their win in the World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord’s cricket ground in London, Saturday, June 14, ...

South African batsman-wicketkeeper Heinrich Klaasen announced on Monday that he was retiring from international cricket.

South Africa wore a new tag on Saturday — champion — by claiming its first major cricket trophy in 27 years when it wrapped up a five-wicket win.