Proteas batter Rassie van der Dussen says the difference in the South Africa camp is noticeable after the team won the World Test Championship.
Australia captain Pat Cummins will sit out next month's white-ball series against South Africa as he focuses on fitness ahead of the Ashes.
An injury has sidelined Proteas paceman Anrich Nortje once again, with his return to cricket under a dark cloud.
West Indies Women sealed a historic T20I series victory over South Africa Women with a six-wicket win in the decider at the Three Ws Oval in Cave Hill, Barbados, on Monday.
The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 will return to England from June 12 to July 5, with South Africa drawn into a formidable Group 1 alongside powerhouses Australia, India, Pakistan, and two qualifying teams.
Kagiso Rabada called South Africa's World Test Championship final victory over Australia "special" and forged through belief, grit, and brotherhood.