South Africa: Watch - A Historic Season for South African Cricket, and a Legal Reckoning for Swimming SA

6 January 2026
Daily Maverick (Johannesburg)
By Keanan Hemmonsbey

South African sport delivered drama on and off the field in 2025. From the Proteas men lifting their first ICC trophy at Lord's and ending a 25-year drought in India, to the Proteas Women reaching a historic World Cup final under Laura Wolvaardt, it was a year for the record books.

In the pool, a high-stakes legal battle has reshaped the future of water polo and could redefine Swimming South Africa's authority. Sports journalist Keanan Hemmonsbey rounds up the moments that mattered.

Reporting by: Keanan Hemmonsbey

Edited by: Anda Tolibadi

Filmed by: Joel Seboa

Produced by: Emilie Gambade

Sub-edited by: Kevin Flynn

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