A bright new dawn and an age-old question

Proteas head coach Shukri Conrad was rewarded for an investment in new blood. But discarding Dean Elgar represents a huge risk, writes RYAN VREDE.

Proteas’ lack of depth exposed

The ODI series against a third-string India side yielded few positives for the Proteas. RYAN VREDE analyses the five key takeaways.

Nkwe’s ego will hinder Proteas’ prospects

In coming for me, Enoch Nkwe has tried to defend the indefensible. He has embraced mediocrity, and his teams will be defined by it in big tournaments, writes RYAN VREDE.

Lack of honesty, vision precedes future Proteas failure

The Proteas’ leadership core has brushed off their World Cup exit as a brave effort. They are making the same error as their predecessors, and more mediocrity awaits, writes RYAN VREDE.

Brainless, heartless Proteas blow it

Failures of leadership, a lack of temperament, technical and tactical ineptitude. It was the same old South African World Cup story, unfolding under the watch of an incompetent captain, Temba Bavuma, writes RYAN VREDE.

Four defining areas for Proteas

The Proteas’ World Cup semi-final against Australia could be shaped by these four defining areas, writes RYAN VREDE.

World Cup déjà vu as Bavuma tests Walter’s loyalty

Another World Cup, another struggle for Temba Bavuma. No cricket argument can be mounted in his defence, writes RYAN VREDE.

India will be the measure of potent Proteas

A semi-final place beckons for the Proteas but their penultimate league match against India will expose just how close or far they are from breaking their World Cup curse, writes RYAN VREDE.

Defining week for aspirant Proteas

Three matches in a week will reveal whether the Proteas are serious contenders for the World Cup, or if their early form was yet another false dawn, writes RYAN VREDE.

Déjà vu for Proteas as Hendricks haunts Bavuma

Reeza Hendricks’ showing against England compounded Temba Bavuma’s struggle for runs. The selectors have a big decision to make, writes RYAN VREDE.

CWC round review: Proteas potent, but who stops India?

RYAN VREDE reviews a round of fixtures in which South Africa rattled then rolled, and India established themselves as clear favourites.

Let’s see what these Proteas are made of

In defeat to the Netherlands, the Proteas have surrendered the option of a low-pressure path to the World Cup semi-finals.

Proteas put World Cup on notice as bowlers soar

The Proteas’ bowling attack awoke from their slumber to deliver a performance that crushed Australia, and alerted the World Cup favourites to their presence, writes RYAN VREDE.

CWC round review: Proteas make statement, Aussies crumble

RYAN VREDE reviews the first round of fixtures in which South Africa soared and Australia showed signs that suggest they may be overrated.

Proteas’ batting rebirth sparks World Cup hope

If there is to be a World Cup campaign that defies expectation, it will be built on a potent Proteas batting effort, writes Ryan Vrede.