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title: "Watch – A historic season for South African cricket, and a legal reckoning for Swimming SA"
description: "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."
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published: "2026-01-06T06:57:46"
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# Watch – A historic season for South African cricket, and a legal reckoning for Swimming SA

> 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.

By Keanan Hemmonsbey · Published 6 January 2026, 08:57 SAST

## Content

[YouTube video: "YouTube video"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsCzf-zjiKw)

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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