Johannesburg’s main airport witnessed extraordinary scenes on Wednesday as thousands of jubilant fans turned up to celebrate the return of South Africa’s World Test Championship-winning team.

[WATCH] South Africa's national men's cricket team the #Proteas are to receive a hero's welcome at the O R Tambo International Airport.

This follows their historic triumph over Australia in the World Test Championship final held at the Lords in England, this past weekend. KN… pic.twitter.com/ExBJfHQbXI

Led by skipper Temba Bavuma, the Proteas secured a historic five-wicket victory over arch-rivals Australia at Lord’s last Saturday, ending a 27-year wait for a major ICC trophy. Bavuma and head coach Shukri Conrad were the first to emerge, both proudly holding the coveted Mace awarded to the world champions, as the terminal echoed with cheers and national pride.