They were outplayed in Durban, the form of the senior batsmen coming under question, but all of that was put to rest by a very professional display from South Africa

South Africa's pace spearhead admitted that he has a lot to think about and needs to reign himself in

The South Africa fast bowler was punished for a level two breach of the ICC's code of conduct, when he brushed against Australia captain Steven Smith's shoulder while celebrating a wicket

The South Africa fast bowler will only be considered for the fourth Test against Australia, and not the third as initially hoped as he continues to recover from a heel injury

Hero, gloveman, captain, friend, fan favourite: the South African has played several roles in an illustrious career

Just how much did it mean for South Africa's superstar to score his first Test century in three years?

Match referee Jeff Crowe will deliver his verdict on Monday, with Kagiso Rabada facing the possibility of a ban for the rest of the series

On a day of tense and attritional cricket that was occasionally sidetracked by a stop-start soundtrack, de Villiers' strokeplay gladdened the hearts of the St George's Park crowd

The band left the stadium after being silenced, only to return in dramatic circumstances

Cricket South Africa has issued an apology to Cricket Australia after two CSA officials were photographed posing with fans, who were wearing Sonny Bill Williams masks at St George's Park

The quick took five wickets in 18 balls and changed the complexion of the day. But his send-off of Steven Smith could attract unwanted attention, again

The incident could end up attracting the attention of match officials, already alert to such moments in a series that is not short of them

With a line drawn under the stairwell saga, South Africa turn their attention to an advantage they have over Australia - David Warner is one demerit point away from a suspension

Quinton de Kock was found guilty of a Level 1 breach of the ICC's code of conduct in relation to bringing the game into disrepute

A lack of big contributions from the line-up, a strong Australian attack and surfaces that are expected to be drier and more abrasive than usual may force the hosts to avoid thinking about a fourth fast bowler

South Africa's head coach Ottis Gibson was steadfast in his defence of Quinton de Kock ahead of an ICC code of conduct hearing on Wednesday

The fast bowler believes South Africa have been disadvantaged in the chirping battle with Australia thanks to the disciplinary straitjacket put on their most combative personality

Faf du Plessis wants his tail-enders to find ways to resist the reverse-swinging ball, and his bowlers to try and match their Australian counterparts' effectiveness with the old ball

David Warner, Quinton de Kock and Nathan Lyon were only small parts of a long-standing rivalry that has often pushed the limits beyond cricket

The SA camp and former Australia batsman Simon Katich have called on match officials to play a more proactive role to ensure that tensions between the two sides don't boil over