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Captain AB de Villiers said the team had accepted the responsibility of representing their country and meeting the high expectations of their supporters.

Proteas mentally strong ahead of World Cup, says coach

Russell Domingo says the South African cricket team are mentally strong enough to bring home the trophy as they depart for Australia and New Zealand.

Ready to bite: Luiz Suárez celebrates scoring the goal that broke Real Madrid’s resistance in El Clásico last weekend.

Warner and Clarke bash Proteas

A David Warner knock of 135 steered Australia to 331 for three at the close of play on day one of the third Test at Newlands in Cape Town.

SA’s Graeme Smith tries to catch out Australia’s David Warner.

Wicket caused Proteas to lose, says Smith

Following Australia’s win over the Proteas at the weekend, Graeme Smith has downplayed SA’s under-performance, saying the wicket aided Aussie’s win.

Proteas all-rounder Jacques Kallis.

Proteas secure historic draw

Short of a front-line bowler and staring defeat in the face, SA has salvaged a thrilling draw on the fifth day in the first Test against India.

AB de Villers.

Big task ahead for Proteas

An opening stand of 108 runs between Alviro Petersen and Graeme Smith gave South Africa a faint chance of securing a win after day four against India.

Jacques Kallis will end his career during the Test series at Durban’s Kingsmead stadium.

Proteas: Kallis can’t be picky about when he plays, says Gibbs

Jacques Kallis is unfairly being allowed to pick and choose when he plays for the national team, according to former Proteas batsman Herschelle Gibbs.

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane.

Mosimane ready for Sundowns’ big game

Mamelodi Sundowns will start to get their league campaign back on track this week, according to new coach Pitso Mosimane.

Henrik Stenson shot a final round 71 to win the SA Open Championship at Serengeti Golf and Wildlife Estate.

Stenson holds on to win SA Open

Swede Henrik Stenson held his nerve on his way to a final-round 71, winning the SA Open by three shots ahead of South African George Coetzee.

George Coetzee during day 3 of the SA Open Championship at Serengeti Golf and Wildlife Estate in Johannesburg.

Coetzee shoots course record at SA Open

George Coetzee made nine birdies and an eagle on his way to a course record nine-under par 63 in the third round of the South African Open.

Siyabonga Sangweni of Orlando Pirates is on the injured list

Orlando Pirates left licking their wounds

In the wake of a hard-earned 1-0 win over Free State Stars at on Saturday, Pirates coach Roger de Sa was left dealing with a number of injuries.

Onyekachi Okonkwo

Okonkwo settled at Orlando Pirates

Having settled into the Orlando Pirates setup, Nigerian midfielder Onyekachi Okonkwo says he is ready to cement his place in the Buccanneers side.

Kenya’s Dennis Oliech attempts to dribble past Bafana’s defence during an international friendly match between Kenya and South Africa in Nairobi.

Bafana Bafana edge Kenya 2-1 in dominant display

Bafana Bafana were rewarded for a dominant display over Kenya as they overcame their opponents 2-1 in an international friendly match in Nairobi.

Bafana Bafana skipper Bongani Khumalo in a match against Mozambique.

Parker brace gives Igesund his first Bafana win

A brace by Bernard Parker saw Bafana Bafana canter to a 2-0 victory over Mozambique in an international friendly at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit.

We’re doing the preparation for the Africa Cup of Nations and I think it’s important for us to focus on that, says Bafana coach Gordon Igesund.

Igesund: Afcon 2013 is the big picture

On the eve of a second international friendly in four days, Bafana Bafana coach Gordon Igesund says the focus is on the African Nations Cup in 2013.

Goalkeeper Moeneeb Josephs has been recalled to the Bafana Bafana squad.

Josephs returns to Bafana squad

Goalkeeper Moeneeb Josephs has been recalled to the Bafana Bafana squad, withdrawing his retirement from international soccer.

Ernie Els is cutting back on his golf playing schedule to spend more time with his family this year.

The Big Easy ready for action

After missing out on the Masters, Ernie Els is back and ready to win at the second major of the year when the US Open starts at the Olympic Club.

Tokelo Ranrie of Bafana thwarted by Kabelo Dambe of Botswana during the match between Botswana and South Africa.

Bafana coach: South Africa deserves better

Interim coach Steve Komphela says Bafana Bafana are tired of mediocrity and they owe it to the country to win a match.

Bafana Bafana’s interim coach Steve Komphela.

Komphela volunteers for Bafana job

Bafana Bafana interim coach Steve Komphela says he would be prepared to fill any role assigned by Safa.

Sundowns’ title hopes crushed by loss to Chiefs

Sundowns’ title hopes crushed by loss to Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs have scored two goals to beat Mamelodi Sundowns in their PSL match, dampening Downs’ title hopes, and elevating theirs.

Downs coach keyed up by team’s return to form

After picking up just their second win from the last six PSL matches, Sundowns’ coach Johan Neeskens is happy to see his team regaining composure.