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Amir Chetty is a general sports writer at The Herald and Weekend Post, covering all sports and sporting achievements that do not always get the recognition they deserve.

Jason Rowles was the big winner of the Betway SA20 Season 5 auction, fetching a record R2.9m to call Joburg Super Kings his new home

Rowles tops SA20 auction as Sunrisers stay measured

South Africa U-19 star Jason Rowles made headlines as the most expensive buy at the SA20 Season 5 auction, while defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape focused on tactical refinement.

Proteas spinner Simon Harmer is relishing a chance to face the Aussies in the first cricket Test starting in Durban on Friday

Harmer finds calm before Aussie examination

Veteran off-spinner Simon Harmer feels better prepared than ever as South Africa prepares to face Australia in their upcoming three-Test series at Kingsmead in Durban.

Thomas Kaber believes the Dafabet Warriors can become a difficult team to beat as they prepare to face the Northern Cape Heat at St George’s Park on Thursday
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Warriors have more to give, says Thomas Kaber

After securing their first win of the Pro20 Cup campaign, Thomas Kaber believes the Dafabet Warriors are ready to put together a complete performance as they host Northern Cape Heat at St George's Park.

Proteas top-order batter David Bedingham is one of the candidates for the number three position

Prince reluctant to reveal cards too early

Batting coach Ashwell Prince reveals South Africa have a 'very good idea' who will bat at No. 3 as the Proteas finalize their lineup ahead of the opening Test against Australia at Kingsmead.

Marques Ackerman is in contention for a maiden Test appearance for the Proteas against Australia in Durban on Friday
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Conrad connection comes full circle for Marques Ackerman

After years of working through South Africa's domestic pipeline and delivering prolific red-ball form, Dolphins batter Marques Ackerman is in contention to make his Test debut against Australia under mentor Shukri Conrad.

Anrich Nortje has been carefully rebuilding his red-ball workload and bowling action ahead of SA’s Test series against Australia starting on Friday in Durban
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Anrich Nortje takes measured route back to national fold

Proteas fast bowler Anrich Nortje opens up about his gradual and calculated return to Test cricket ahead of South Africa's high-stakes series against Australia.

Denis Heasley, left, is heading to Spain this week for a trial with Girona FC after a prolific rise through the Gqeberha soccer ranks
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Young Gqeberha striker chasing Spanish soccer dream

Gqeberha-born 15-year-old striker Denis Heasley is set to test his skills in Spain with Girona FC, taking the next big step in his promising football career.

Tony de Zorzi has been ruled out of the opening cricket Test against Australia after picking up a hamstring niggle during the third one-day international in Potchefstroom Picture: BIJU BORO/AFP

Australia have edge over world champions Proteas in Durban

South Africa start their World Test Championship title defence against Australia at Kingsmead, facing a tough historical record at the Durban ground.

One Golf Old Grey Cricket Club are heading to the national club championships after a dominant 173-run victory over Border champions United Cricket Club at the weekend. Picture: Supplied

Old Grey dominate regional 50-over playoff in KuGompo City

Old Grey Cricket Club has qualified for the national club championships after sealing a dominant 173-run win over Border champions United in their provincial playoff.

The Warriors women will be eager to get their Hollywoodbets Pro Series campaign under way later this month after rain washed out both opening-round Pro50 and Pro20 cricket fixtures in Gqeberha at the weekend. They next play in Durban on October 17

Rain has final say in Warriors men's and women's fixtures

Intermittent rain and a wet outfield at St George’s Park forced the abandonment of matches for both the Warriors Men and Women squads, shifting their focus to upcoming fixtures.

Dafabet Warriors captain Matthew de Villiers is looking forward to returning to St George’s Park for their Twenty20 cricket match against the Lions on Sunday

Warriors return 'home' to face Lions

A first YesPlay Pro20 Cup win is in the bag, but Matthew de Villiers knows the Warriors will need to sharpen up when the DP World Lions arrive at St George’s Park on Sunday.

Captain Temba Bavuma gestures during the fifth day of the second Test between India and SA at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on November 26 2025

Australia the next major hurdle, Bavuma says ahead of Test series

Temba Bavuma warns South Africa that facing Australia in the upcoming Test series in Durban represents their next major hurdle following their ODI success.

Leftarm spinner Keshav Maharaj believes his emphasis on physical fitness and tactical analysis will stand him in good stead in a gruelling summer of Test cricket

Maharaj leaves no stone unturned to continue his development

Keshav Maharaj has used the off-season to sharpen his physical preparation and analysis as he looks to evolve his game ahead of South Africa’s Test series against Australia.

Dafabet Warriors batsman Jordan Hermann was the top scorer for his team with 70 in their Pro20 Cup win over the Impalas at NMU on Tuesday. Picture: EUGENE COETZEE
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Warriors get back to winning ways in Pro20 clash

The Dafabet Warriors registered their first win of the expanded YesPlay Pro20 Cup when they eased to a comfortable 35-run, bonus-point victory over the Impalas at the Absa Oval, Nelson Mandela University on Tuesday.

Keshav Maharaj in action during the 1st ODI match between SA and Australia at the  Kingsmead Stadium in Durban.

Proteas eye perfect finish against Australia

Left arm spinner Keshav Maharaj believes a 3-0 ODI series win over Australia would give the Proteas confidence and a valuable foundation ahead of next year’s World Cup.