The idea that white South Africans face an existential threat emerged in the violent final decade of apartheid rule. It was a key narrative that the National Party government of President P.W. Botha liked to present to the outside world.

From a disastrous opening game to scripting one of the greatest semi-final wins in World Cup history, South Africa's journey to their maiden ICC Women's ODI World Cup final has been one of a kind.

The Laura Woolvaardt-led team became the first South African Women's side in the nation's history to reach the final of the ICC Women's ODI World Cup

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Read through South Africa's World Cup history and memorable moments. Follow their road to the tournament with the latest on their fixtures, group and coach. The drought is over for South Africa. After missing out on the three previous global showpieces ...