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Proteas allrounder Marco Jansen took five wickets to help  dismantle the Australian batting lineup on the fourth day of the second cricket Test at St George's Park on Wednesday

Jansen's haul gives SA major boost in pursuit of victory

Marco Jansen claimed a sensational five-wicket haul as South Africa skittled Australia for 99 to enforce the follow-on, but Travis Head led a spirited fightback on day four in Gqeberha.


Madibaz star Juanita van Tonder was voted Player of the Tournament and Players’ Player of the Tournament in this year’s Varsity Netball competition.

Varsity Netball double not just a destination for Proteas star

Madibaz defender Juanita van Tonder secured a rare double honour by being named both Varsity Netball Player of the Tournament and the Players' Player of the Tournament.

Warriors women’s cricket captain Zizipho Mdebuka says they are prepared for the step up to division one
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Calm captaincy sets tone for Warriors women

Warriors Women captain Zizipho Mdebuka is bringing a calm leadership style and international-level intensity to their step up into Division One cricket.

Prenelan Subrayen of South Africa during the Namibia T20I Series clash against Zimbabwe atthe  Namibia Cricket Ground on August 29, 2026 in Windhoek.
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Subrayen using Pro20 Cup to try impress Proteas coach

Dolphins captain and off-spinner Prenelan Subrayen is targeting the top wicket-taker spot in the Pro20 Cup, aiming to impress Proteas selectors amid a busy summer of international cricket.

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.

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.