South Africans say they were racially abused in first test

South African cricket officials officially complained about racial abuse by small groups of fans at the WACA during the drawn first test which ended on Tuesday.

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The Proteas' management called for enforcement of the International Cricket Council's anti-racism rules, which also apply to spectators.

Cricket Australia said on Wednesday any fans caught making racist remarks would be removed from any ground.