Quinton de Kock is expected to release a statement explaining his stance in the coming days, and for now Temba Bavuma wants the team to respect the decision.
Aiden Markram was the aggressor in a brilliant partnership with Rassie van der Dussen, scoring 51 runs off just 26 deliveries.
Quinton De Kock was one of a number of South Africa players who had not been taking the knee ahead of recent internationals.
Australia found their way to get those two crucial points in their first game of the Super 12 in the T20 World Cup against South Africa.
Running towards his right from long-on, Aiden Markram executed a full-length dive to catch the ball inches above from the ground.
Australia restricted South Africa to 118 for 9 in 20 overs thanks to some brilliant bowling by Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa and Mitchell Starc.
Aaron Finch will be eager to restrict South Africa to a modest total, which should not be a major concern considering the impressive bowling attack that Australia enjoys.
Australia take on South Africa in the Super 12, Group 1 opener of the T20 World Cup in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.
AB de Villiers had called time on his international career before wanting to return for the 2019 World Cup.
Virat Kohli and the Indian cricket team registered their 11th consecutive series win at home, bettering the mark of Australia in the early 2000 period.