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South Africa’s national anthem

It's one tune that Jacob Zuma, Helen Zille, Hashim Amla, Jean de Villiers, and Julius Malema all know the words to. It pulls together two anthems, five languages - and more than 49-million people. South Africans, take ownership of your song!

South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada breaks awards record

Social media was buzzing this week with well wishes pouring in for the 2016 South African Cricketer of the Year, Kagiso Rabada. The 21-year-old...

Hashim Amla: a life in cricket

Hashim Amla's cricket career has been impressive. In both Test and one day international cricket matches over the past five years, the right-handed batter has excelled. In 2014, he was named as the Test captain, but he announced his resignation from the role on 6 January 2016.

South African cricket Test captain steps down

The Proteas' Test captain, Hashim Amla, has announced his resignation from the role. He believes he can offer more to the team as a focused batman and senior player. Vice-captain AB de Villiers will take over the captaincy for the remainder of the current series against England.

Proteas go to the ICC 2015 Semi Finals

Brand South Africa congratulates the Proteas who have taken a giant step towards holding the 2015 Cricket World Cup trophy.

Amla, Du Plessis lead SA to smashing victory over Irish

It was another record-breaking day for the Proteas as Hashim Amla and Faf du Plessis shared a second-wicket stand of 247 against the Irish in their World Cup pool match at Canberra on Tuesday. The Proteas scored more than 200 runs in the final 20 overs for the second match in a row.

Kiwis defeat Proteas in World Cup warm-up

The competitive start of the World Cup can't come soon enough for the Castle Lager Proteas judging by their performance in their final warm-up match against New Zealand at Christchurch on Wednesday.

Young Proteas to take on Windies flair

Proteas T20 captain Faf du Plessis says the upcoming three-match KFC T20 International series against the West Indies will be an ideal opportunity for South Africa's inexperienced players to test their skill against "quality opposition".

Proteas overpower Zimbabwe in first ODI

Hashim Amla struck his third century in four one-day internationals to steer South Africa to a convincing 93-run victory over Zimbabwe in a one-day international at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on Sunday.

Plenty at stake for Proteas in Colombo test

There is plenty at stake for Hashim Amla and company going into the second and final test in Colombo on Thursday. Victory would secure South Africa's second series win in Sri Lanka - and see the Proteas regain the number one spot in the world test cricket rankings.