# South Africa cricket tour of Namibia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/south-africa-cricket-tour-of-namibia
> Updated: 2026-08-11T12:07:48.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

South Africa has announced a 15-member squad for its upcoming white-ball tour of Namibia, which includes a T20I tri-series with Namibia and Zimbabwe from August 28 to September 6, and a three-match ODI series against Namibia from September 9 to 13. Spinner Bjorn Fortuin has been appointed captain, while regular captains Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma have been rested. 

Head coach Shukri Conrad stated the single-squad approach aims to provide continuity and international experience. The squad features several new players, including Duan Jansen, a left-arm all-rounder who earned his maiden senior call-up after being named the Division 1 One Day Cup Player of the Year. Other inclusions include Eathan Bosch, Connor Esterhuizen, Jordan Hermann, and Nqobani Mokoena.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-11: Duan Jansen called up to South Africa cricket squad for Namibia tour

Duan Jansen has earned his maiden call-up to the South Africa cricket squad for an upcoming white-ball tour of Namibia, featuring a T20I tri-series and a historic ODI series.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/duan-jansen-called-up-to-south-africa-cricket-squad-for-namibia-tour

### 2026-08-11: Bjorn Fortuin named captain for South Africa tour of Namibia

Bjorn Fortuin will captain South Africa during an upcoming white-ball tour of Namibia, featuring a T20I tri-series and a historic first bilateral ODI series against the hosts.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bjorn-fortuin-named-captain-for-south-africa-tour-of-namibia

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