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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.

South Africa's Keshav Maharaj fields a ball from Australia's Marnus Labuschagne on day four of the first Test match between South Africa and Australia at the Kingsmead stadium in Durban on October 12, 2026.

Maharaj calls for stronger SA response

Keshav Maharaj has urged South Africa's batsmen to demonstrate greater discipline and eliminate soft dismissals on the final day against Australia at Kingsmead, where the Proteas are fighting to survive.

Aiden Markram plays a shot on day four of the first Test match between SA and Australia at Kingsmead Stadium, Durban, on Monday.

Australia set SA world record fourth-innings chase

Australia declared at 314/6 after a rapid cameo from Pat Cummins, setting South Africa a daunting 421-run target on Day 4 of the first Test in Durban before Josh Hazlewood struck early blows.

South Africa's batting coach Ashwell Prince believes the bowling attack, will be key to curbing Australia on day four of the first Test match between South Africa and Australia at the Kingsmead stadium in Durban.

Wickets key to curbing Australia

South Africa batting coach Ashwell Prince urges the Proteas to focus on taking wickets and controlling the run rate to stop Australia from building an insurmountable lead in Durban.

SA's David Bedingham plays a shot on day three of the first Test  against  Australia at  Kingsmead in Durban on Sunday

Australia assume firm control in Durban

Pat Cummins and Australia's pace attack bowled South Africa out for 284 on day three in Durban, taking a commanding 139-run lead by stumps despite stubborn Proteas lower-order resistance.

Warriors batter Jordan Hermann top-scored with 46 to help his side seal a seven-wicket bonus-point victory over the Northern Cape Heat at St George’s Park.

Warriors look to carry powerplay punch into away run

The Dafabet Warriors dominated the Northern Cape Heat with a clinical powerplay display at St George’s Park, securing a bonus-point victory ahead of a tough run of away fixtures against SWD, Dolphins and Iinyathi.

NMU dean of students Dr Sibusiso Mchunu, left, Madibaz Sport director  Vuyo Bongela  and Madibaz Cricket Club president Dev Govindjee  oversee the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the brand new clubhouse at the Absa Oval at Nelson Mandela University
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New NMU clubhouse opens doors for cricket

Nelson Mandela University has unveiled a modern cricket clubhouse at Madiba's Oval, replacing flood-damaged facilities to nurture top sporting talent alongside academic excellence.

South Africa's Wiaan Mulder (C) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Australia's Pat Cummins on day two of the first Test at the Kingsmead stadium in Durban on October 10, 2026.

Renshaw batted brilliantly — Mulder

Wiaan Mulder praised Matt Renshaw's brilliant 190 after Australia fought back from 124/6 to post 390 on day two of the first Test in Durban.

Australia's Matt Renshaw plays a ball on day two of the first Test against South Africa at Kingsmead Stadium in Durban on October 10, 2026.

Gritty Renshaw ton puts Aussies in control on day two

Matt Renshaw's marathon 190 spearheaded Australia's fightback to reach 390 on Day 2 of the first Test in Durban before South Africa lost an early wicket in fading light.

South Africa's Anrich Nortje celebrates after dismissing Australia's Alex Carey on day one of the first Test match at the Kingsmead stadium in Durban on October 9, 2026.

Nortje thrilled to be performing in theatre of Test cricket again

Anrich Nortje made a dramatic return to Test cricket with two wickets in three balls as South Africa reduced Australia to 187/6 on Day 1 in Durban.

South Africa's Wiaan Mulder delivers a ball on day one of the first Test match between South Africa and Australia at the Kingsmead stadium in Durban on October 9, 2026.

Proteas pace attack puts Australia under pressure

South Africa's seam attack left Australia reeling at 124/6 before an unbeaten stand between Matt Renshaw and Pat Cummins guided the visitors to 187/6 ahead of an early stumps due to bad light in Durban.

Dafabet Warriors fast bowler Matthew Boast put on a clinic in powerplay bowling as he took three wickets in two overs to help the Warriors to victory over the Northern Cape Heat in Gqeberha on Thursday.

Warriors dampen Northern Cape Heat at St George's Park

The Dafabet Warriors delivered a dominant performance to secure a bonus-point seven-wicket win over the Northern Cape Heat in their YesPlay Pro20 Cup clash at St George's Park.

South African triathlete Jamie Riddle is planning an aggressive swim strategy for Saturday’s Ironman World Championship in Kona, where he will have another crack at breaking into the top five when he crosses the finish line
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Jamie Riddle ready to roll dice in Kona

South Africa's Jamie Riddle prepares to challenge the world's best at the Ironman World Championships in Kona with an aggressive swim strategy.

South Africa's Anrich Nortje celebrates dismissing Australia’s David Warner at the Sydney Cricket Ground on January 4, 2023.
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Rabada absence puts focus on Nortje

Kagiso Rabada has been ruled out of the opening Test against Australia at Kingsmead, paving the way for fast bowler Anrich Nortje to provide the X-factor as South Africa begins its title defence.

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.