JOHANNESBURG - The Proteas Women's T20 World Cup campaign has ended in disappointment after a semi-final defeat to England.
South Africa faced the 2009 champions at The Oval, where captain Laura Wolvaardt won the toss and elected to bowl first.
Returning from injury, England captain Natalie Sciver-Brunt starred with a blistering 75 off 47 balls, including 11 fours.
Heather Knight added 58 to help the co-hosts post 169.
The Proteas never gained momentum in the chase, losing wickets at regular intervals. Tazmin Brits' half-century proved the lone bright spark as South Africa slumped to 129 for eight, falling to a 40-run defeat.