Faf: The best we've ever been

Faf du Plessis says the Proteas’ 3-1 Test series win against Australia was their best performance as a team.

Philander seals historic victory

Vernon Philander took 6-21 as the Proteas thrashed Australia by 492 runs to secure a 3-1 series win.

Elgar: I had to bite the bullet

Dean Elgar says his ability to absorb pressure allowed Faf du Plessis to play with freedom as the Proteas built a 611-run lead on day four of the final Test against Australia at the Wanderers.

Morkel cracks Aussie resistance

Morne Morkel, even while nursing a side strain, took two wickets as Australia ended day four on 88-3, chasing the impossible target of 611.

Bowler injuries force Proteas hand

Faf du Plessis battled his way to his eighth Test hundred as the Proteas relentlessly batted on to 344-6 at tea of day four at the Wanderers, a lead of 611.

Faf, Elgar pile on the runs

Half-centuries from Faf du Plessis and Dean Elgar took the Proteas to 202-3 at lunch, with a 469-run lead over Australia on day four at the Wanderers.

Pacemen fatigue prevented follow-on

Keshav Maharaj says the Proteas did not enforce the follow-on because their fast bowlers needed a rest.

Proteas take lead past 400

The Proteas crawled to 134-3 at stumps on day three of the fourth Test at the Wanderers, stretching their lead to 401.

Proteas smother Aussies

The Proteas posted 58-1 to extend their lead to 325 runs by tea on day three of the fourth Test at the Wanderers.

Aussies frustrate flat Proteas

A 99-run partnership between Tim Paine and Pat Cummins helped Australia reach 201-7 at lunch on day three of the fourth Test at the Wanderers.

'Critics can say what they want'

Temba Bavuma says he is not fazed by critics who don’t think he deserves his spot in South Africa’s Test side. 

Philander leads Aussie rout

Australia were left in tatters and staring a heavy defeat in the face when they closed day two of the fourth Test on 110-6, still 378 behind the Proteas’ first offering.

‘I take full responsibility’

Disgraced former Australia vice-captain David Warner apologised for his part in the ball-tampering scandal at a press conference in Sydney on Saturday. 

'There's a formal process to follow'

Australia’s cricket public – still hurting after an extraordinary week of developments by the ball-tampering scandal – are still baying for blood following David Warner’s press conference in Sydney on Saturday, writes GARY LEMKE in the Gold Coast.

Paine promotes 'sportsmanship'

Australia captain Tim Paine had his team shake hands with the Proteas before the fourth Test at the Wanderers began on Friday.