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Proteas head coach Shukri Conrad has laughed off the social media storm over Sunday’s fiery on-field exchange between captain Temba Bavuma and wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock, insisting it means nothing inside the changing room. Bavuma overruled a visibly dismissive De Kock to send a “not out” LBW call upstairs against Australia’s Xavier Bartlett, and the footage has blown up, drawing nearly 900,000 views on X. South Africa beat Australia by 32 runs and lead the series 2-0 heading into tomorrow’s final match in Potchefstroom.

Turning to the United States, Americans head to the polls on 3 November in a major test for US President Donald Trump. Every seat in the House of Representatives and a third of the Senate is up for election. Trump’s approval sits at 39%, with polls showing Democrats leading by seven to 12 points. Republicans hold 220 House seats, two more than needed for a majority, and analysts say the chances of losing control are very high. If Republicans lose either chamber, Trump would struggle to pass new laws.

And back home, Port Elizabeth-born designer Laduma Ngxokolo is proudly flying the flag for African fashion on the world stage. His label MaXhosa Africa has earned a rare spot on the prestigious Paris Fashion Week calendar for its Spring/Summer 2027 collection, a milestone few African designers have achieved. Ngxokolo said 90% of products are produced in-house and that African designers need to take the fashion business seriously, standing for good quality and high standards in everything the label touches.

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