South Africa has announced its 15-man squad for the T20 World Cup, including young pacer Kwena Maphaka and in-form batter Jason Smith. Notably, Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs were omitted. Several players, including Smith, Maphaka, Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Tony de Zorzi, Donovan Ferreira, and George Linde, will make their T20 World Cup debuts. Head coach Shukri Conrad highlighted the team's recent subcontinent experience as beneficial. Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje also return to the T20I setup.