Tsotsobe, who has admitted contraventions of the Code, has been banned for eight years.

The charges against Tsotsobe follow a lengthy investigation which started around October 2015 by CSA’s anti-corruption unit.

More and more, the province’s ambitious and well-run cricket and rugby teams are honing the skills of the best players.

A master of getting the basics right, Neil McKenzie has called stumps on a gilded cricketing career

Ahead of their domestic four-day series clash with the Warriors, Alviro Petersen has returned to the Highveld Lions – who were bowled out last week.

Aaron Phangiso and Imran Tahir claimed two wickets each for the Highveld Lions to lead them to a 30-run victory over the Titans.

Geoffrey Toyana made history when he was announced as the first black coach of a top-flight South African cricket team.

Schalk Burger will captain the Stormers in Friday’s Super Rugby warm-up clash against the Lions at Newlands.

Lions coach John Mitchell has denied any talks between the union and Saru to include Frans Steyn into their squad ahead of the Rugby World Cup.

Proteas spin bowler Paul Harris, disclosed on Thursday he has signed to join the Highveld Lions franchise.