South Africa v New Zealand, Twenty20s

Opening combination an issue for both teams

Dec 26, 2012: The Twenty20 series was all about discovery for two sides in transition and there was plenty to learn. Here are some of the most telling lessons

South Africa v New Zealand, 3rd Twenty20, Port Elizabeth

South Africa take series; Davids, Phangiso star

Dec 26, 2012: South Africa won the first trophy available to them in their home summer with victory in the three-match Twenty20 series

South Africa news

South Africa admit Tsolekile u-turn

Dec 21, 2012: Andrew Hudson, South Africa's convenor of selectors, has admitted his panel "created expectation" for Thami Tsolekile when they told him he would play in the upcoming the two-Test series against New Zealand

South Africa v New Zealand, 1st T20I, Durban

Settled Davids makes late run

Dec 20, 2012: At 32, Henry Davids is on the verge of fulfilling his father's dream for him to play for South Africa

South Africa v New Zealand, 1st Twenty20, Durban

Best chance for NZ youngsters to spring surprise

Dec 20, 2012: A preview of the first South Africa-New Zealand Twenty20 in Durban

New Zealand in South Africa 2012-13

Philander in doubt for New Year's Test

Dec 20, 2012: Vernon Philander could be in doubt for the New Year's Test against New Zealand after a flare up of his left hamstring

New Zealand in South Africa 2012-13

Domingo looks to forge bond with du Plessis

Dec 19, 2012: South Africa's new T20 coach Russell Domingo will still use Gary Kirsten's help despite taking on a senior role

South Africa news

Live coverage of NZ Tests dropped by SABC

Dec 19, 2012: For the first time since readmission, the majority of South Africa's television viewers could be left without any live Test cricket on their screens for the 2012-13 season

'There was a golf ball coming out my cheek'

Dec 19, 2012: In 2007, Craig Cumming had his face rearranged by a Dale Steyn short ball. He looks back at the incident that more or less ended his international career

New Zealand in South Africa 2012-13

South Africa building new-look Twenty20 unit

Dec 18, 2012: A return to a problem of old hampered South Africa the last time they played in the shortest format at the World Twenty20

SA A v New Zealanders, T20, Pietermaritzburg

McClenaghan, Munro lead New Zealanders to win

Dec 18, 2012: Earning a victory first-up was the main goal for Brendon McCullum when he discussed the 20-overs practice match against South Africa A, and that is exactly what the New Zealanders did

New Zealand in South Africa 2012-13

AB de Villiers pulls out of New Zealand T20s

Dec 18, 2012: AB de Villiers has pulled out of South Africa's Twenty20 internationals against New Zealand in December, citing the need for extra rest before the Tests in January

New Zealand in South Africa 2012-13

New Zealand go into SA T20s with 'optimism'

Dec 17, 2012: Twenty20 cricket is where teams like New Zealand hope to compete when they come up against a side with the reputation and form of South Africa, and assistant coach Bob Carter said they go into the T20s with optimism

South Africa news

CSA hopeful of free-to-air broadcast

Dec 17, 2012: Cricket South Africa is hopeful of reaching an agreement with the public broadcaster SABC tomorrow ahead of the summer series which starts on Friday

Lions v Cape Cobras, One-Day Cup final, Jo'burg

Trophy shared after second washout

Dec 15, 2012: A typhoon-like Johannesburg thunderstorm swept across the Wanderers Stadium five minutes before 3pm on Saturday afternoon to force the domestic one-day cup to be shared

Lions v Cape Cobras, Momentum One-Day Cup final, Jo'burg

Final forced into reserve day by rain

Dec 15, 2012: South Africa's one-day cup final will be replayed on Saturday after it was washed out on Friday with 16.2 overs played

New Zealand in South Africa 2012-13

McCullum hopes rookies step up in SA

Dec 14, 2012: Brendon McCullum has been left with the dual role of uniting a fractured New Zealand unit and overseeing the integration of new players. With a brave face, he's accepted both tasks

Lions v Cape Cobras, Momentum One-Day Cup final, Jo'burg

Old rivalries renewed for final

Dec 13, 2012: South Africa's domestic one-day final brings together two coaches who enjoyed plenty of battles when they were players

New Zealand in South Africa 2012-13

Three wicketkeepers for SA's 'A' side

Dec 13, 2012: South Africa's A side to play New Zealand next Tuesday has been stuffed with three wicketkeepers to keep options open for a long-term replacement for Mark Boucher. Justin Ontong will captain the side

New Zealand v South Africa 2012-13

Du Plessis captain for T20s; Tahir left out of Tests

Dec 13, 2012: Faf du Plessis will lead South Africa in the three Twenty20 internationals against New Zealand in December