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Wayne Parnell is one of the dozens of Kolpaks signed to counties

No-deal Brexit could be the end of the innings for  ‘Kolpak’  players

The Kolpak ruling means that citizens who are lawfully working within an EU country have the same free movement rights as EU citizens

Steinhoff purchased Mattress Firm at $64 a share in 2016, when it had been trading at $29 a share. (Getty Images)

Proteas leading by 401 runs, but injury-stricken Paine hails battling Australia

Australia is still in a desperate situation, with Proteas going into the fourth day leading by 401 runs with seven wickets in hand.

Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar scored five centuries in the five Test series he played on South African soil.

Slow-starting India can’t be written off

The visitors’ bowlers can clearly cause serious damage but it’s up to their batsmen to rebound

The Special Investigations Unit is currently investigating possible corruption linked to the closure of Life Esidimeni facilities. One Krugersdorp NGO received R13-million in exchange for taking former Life Esidimeni patients.

Morkel scores a world record no one wants

“It’s 13, yes – world record. Somebody needs to hold it. It’s not acceptable – it’s a controllable sort of thing”

Prolific: India’s Virat Kohli

Wickets at a premium as Proteas face India

"Sunday’s clash against the titleholders at London’s Oval has taken on added significance for the Proteas after a shock defeat by Pakistan"

The Special Investigations Unit is currently investigating possible corruption linked to the closure of Life Esidimeni facilities. One Krugersdorp NGO received R13-million in exchange for taking former Life Esidimeni patients.

Proteas return to formula for success

The Windies have shown just how little appetite the South Africans have for flexibility.

Proteas look to claim series after Windies fall apart

West Indies’s batting order fell apart as the Proteas, taking the last six wickets in 13 runs, proved why South Africa was on top internationally.

Morné Morkel and Proteas captain AB de Villiers.

Proteas win second ODI against Australia

South Africa has made a sound comeback with a three-wicket victory in the second one-day international against Australia.

Fit Morkel hits India in final Test

Now fit after an ankle injury, Morné Morkel has taken the only wicket on the first morning of the final Test between India and South Africa.

AB de Villiers

Proteas on the front foot in bid to win series against Aussies

South Africa has dismissed Australia for 163 to take a first innings lead of 62 on the second day of the third and final test.

Proteas all-rounder Jacques Kallis.

King Kallis returns as No. 1 Test all-rounder

Veteran Jacques Kallis has moved back into the top spot in the Test rankings for all-rounders in the latest International Cricket Council ratings.

Better use of the rising ball and preventing singles are part of South Africa’s plan for Thursday’s Test against Australia.

Proteas plan to use short balls to stop Clarke

Paceman Morne Morkel has said he expects a short ball barrage aimed at Michael Clarke in this week’s second Test at Adelaide.

Pathan

Pathan, Morkel put Knights through their paces

Allrounder Irfan Pathan and pace bowler Morne Morkel have fashioned Delhi Daredevils’ eight-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL.

Williamson’s century helps the Kiwis to draw

Williamson’s century helps the Kiwis to draw

The South African bowling attack, led by Morne Morkel, has been kept in check as Kane Williamson scores a ton to help the Kiwis to a draw.

Philander lays waste to Kiwi wickets in record-matching blitz

Philander lays waste to Kiwi wickets in record-matching blitz

Vernon Philander continued an astonishing start to his Test career with 6-81 to pass 50 wickets in his seventh Test, seeing New Zealand out for 275.

Proteas wipe out NZ for 185 on day one of second Test

Proteas wipe out NZ for 185 on day one of second Test

Dale Steyn and Vernon Philander led the offensive on the first day of the Proteas’ second Test against New Zealand, bowling them out for 185.

Proteas secure series with second ODI win against NZ

Proteas secure series with second ODI win against NZ

South Africa have coasted to a six-wicket, series-clinching win over New Zealand in their second one-day international.

Small is beautiful for international game

Small is beautiful for international game

Not everyone believes that returning international cricket to the smaller unions is a good idea but then they don’t live in the Boland.

Sri Lanka struck out as SA win by 258 runs

Sri Lanka struck out as SA win by 258 runs

A century from Hashim Amla and six early wickets helped SA rout Sri Lanka by 258 runs in the first of five one-day internationals against Sri Lanka.

Kallis climbs back to second spot in ICC rankings

Kallis climbs back to second spot in ICC rankings

According to the International Cricket Council, Jacques Kallis has climbed back to second position in the world rankings for batsmen and all-rounders.