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Sterling batting from captain AB de Villiers and strong bowling cemented South Africa’s place in the final eight, against a nonthreatening UAE attack.
Shenwari, who had been positively pedestrian for his first 40 runs, was dismissed for 96 after leading his side’s chase to 211 runs to victory.
The co-hosts dismissed England for 123 and roared to victory in a mere 12.2 overs, which has firmly placed them as the team to beat this World Cup.
UAE looked on course to record their first win over a test nation in their 20th official one-day international until Williams and Ervine intervened.
Maria Sharapova will advance to the semifinals in the Australian Open, but Rafael Nadal’s hopes have been dashed by Roger Federer’s conquerer.
The Springboks put a positive spin on their narrow defeat to the All Blacks in a bruising encounter on Saturday.
The All Blacks’ victory over the Wallabies on Saturday ensured the Bledisloe Cup remains in New Zealand for the 12th successive year.
Blood was spilled and both teams had players sent from the field yet New Zealand’s 29-15 victory over SA was based around a simple principle.
Serena Williams has recovered from a nasty fall and painful ankle injury to blast her way into the second round of the Australian Open.
Martin Guptill and Daniel Flynn battled hostile pace bowling to guide New Zealand to 65 for no loss at the close of play on the third day on Sunday.
The Proteas say they will not lose sleep over two controversial umpiring decisions made on the first day of their final Test against the Black Caps.
New Zealand were 137 for two chasing 401 in the first test against South Africa when bad light stopped play four overs early on the fourth day.
The Proteas were beaten by six wickets after Martin Guptill’s return to form buoyed New Zealand in their Twenty20 international.
New Zealand winger Zac Guildford scored four tries as the All Blacks lifted the dark pall over their Cup campaign with a 79-15 victory over Canada.
Tonga produced the upset of the Cup when they beat France 19-14 on Saturday but poor decision making cost the Pacific Islanders at least five tries.
Italy illustrated the benefits of playing international rugby by beating Russia 53-17, while Pacific island players were in hot water with officials.
Bakkies Botha will almost certainly miss SA’s rugby World Cup opener, with the Springboks further hurt by an injury concern over winger Bryan Habana.
After a poor Tri-Nations campaign, the Boks are under increasing pressure as the president orders the World Cup home and fans hope for their success.
Springbok coach Peter de Villiers says there were no selection issues as John Smit is "the best hooker in world rugby".
The Reds’ victory can be seen as a portent of what is to come in just under two months when the World Cup begins in New Zealand.
