Rwandan President Paul Kagame criticized South Africa's role in the Democratic Republic of Congo's conflict, labeling the Southern African Development Community Mission in the DRC as belligerent. Ahead of a SADC summit in Harare, Kagame accused South African officials of distorting private conversations and contended that SAMIDRC's military approach displaced genuine peacekeeping efforts, worsening the situation.

In an exhilarating encounter, the West Indies team managed to secure a 16-run victory over South Africa in the second T20 match of their series in Kingston. With this win, they have clinched the series. Despite initial struggles against South Africa's spin attack, the West Indies powered through to achieve a formidable total of 208 runs. South Africa's response fell short, concluding with a total of 191 runs.