Amla powers Proteas
Hashim Amla looks in good touch as the Proteas went into lunch on 94-2 on day one of the first Test against New Zealand in Durban.
Faf relishes captaincy
Interim captain Faf du Plessis says it’s an honour to captain his side for the first time in Tests.
Proteas bat first
The Proteas have won the toss and have elected to bat in the first Test against New Zealand in Durban.
Piedt emphasises spin
Spin will be just as important as pace in the opening Test against against New Zealand, according to Dane Piedt.
Davids targets more Sunfoil glory
Titans skipper Henry Davids is up for the challenge of defending his side’s Sunfoil title this season.
Kingsmead: Proteas' sandcastle
First the good news: New Zealand have never beaten South Africa at Kingsmead.
Proteas slip to seventh
The Proteas have fallen to seventh in the latest ICC Test rankings, with India crowned the new world No 1.
It's been frustrating – Steyn
Dale Steyn is eager to get back on the park after a long injury layoff forced him out of the bulk of the Proteas’ Test season last summer.
SA vs NZ: Five talking points
Unpredictable conditions, a new captain, and Test-match cricket for the first time in eight months. Are the Proteas ready?
We have to adapt – Elgar
The Proteas need to deal with unknown conditions as Durban hosts a Test match in August for the first time.
Proteas must show mettle
The Proteas need to come out fighting in the first Test against New Zealand.
Proteas in good shape – Domingo
Proteas coach Russell Domingo is happy with the amount of cricket his players have been playing ahead of the NZ series.
Boucher to aid Proteas
Former Proteas wicketkeeper-batsman Mark Boucher is to help coach the Test team ahead of their clash with New Zealand.
Domingo shrugs off transformation targets
Proteas coach Russell Domingo says that no transformation targets have been set for him ahead of the NZ Test series.
SA vs NZ Test stats
We crunch the numbers ahead of the Test series, starting 19 August.
