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Malaysia Sun
19 hours ago
- Sport
- Malaysia Sun
SA20 announce pre-signed, retained players ahead of season 4 auction
Johannesburg [South Africa], July 23 (ANI): The SA20 season four auction is set to be a blockbuster event after the six franchises laid down an early squad marker with the announcement of the pre-signed and retained players for Season 4. Each of the teams was permitted a maximum of 6 retained or pre-signed players, comprising of a maximum of 3 South African and 3 overseas players during the player retention window, which closed on 18 July, as per an SA20 press release. The teams also strategically completed their 6 wildcard signings, with all the focus now on the remaining slots and the collective maximum purse of USD 7.4 million, to be spent on the 84 available slots at the auction on 9 September in Johannesburg. For Season 4, a Wildcard player could be any overseas player or a South African player who was part of the team's squad in Season 3. A complete list of players and remaining salary cap follows: (Players with * mark are overseas players). Durban's Super Giants (USD 1.6 million)*Sunil Narine, *Noor Ahmad, *Jos Buttler, Heinrich Klaasen (wildcard) Joburg Super Kings (USD 1.2 million)Faf Du Plessis, *James Vince, *Akeal Hosein, *Richard Gleeson, Donovan Ferreira (wildcard) MI Cape Town (USD 654K)Ryan Rickelton, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, *Rashid Khan, *Trent Boult, *Nicholas Pooran, Kagiso Rabada (wildcard) Paarl Royals (USD 825K)Lhuan-dre Pretorius, David Miller, Bjorn Fortuin, *Mujeeb Ur Rahman, *Sikandar Raza, Rubin Hermann (Wildcard) Pretoria Capitals (USD 1.8 million) *Will Jacks, *Sherfane Rutherford, *Andre Russell (Wildcard) Sunrisers Eastern Cape (USD 1.2 million)Tristan Stubbs, *Allah Ghazanfar, *Adam Milne, *Jonny Bairstow, Marco Jansen (Wildcard) Notable South African players available to be picked up at the auction include Proteas World Test Championship final heroes Aiden Markram, Lungi Ngidi, Wiaan Mulder and Keshav Maharaj, along with top young talent Dewald Brevis and Kwena Maphaka. T20 specialists Quinton de Kock, Anrich Nortje and Tabraiz Shamsi are also available. SA20 League Commissioner, Graeme Smith said: 'When the League first drafted its regulations in Season 1, we always saw this forthcoming season as an opportunity for a strategic reset -- and this is exactly where we envisioned being. There's now a strong balance between pre-signed and retained international and Proteas players, alongside a significant purse available for the auction,' he said. 'After three seasons, the franchises have developed a good understanding of the South African cricket ecosystem and adopted a distinct strategy which sets the stage for the most exciting auction yet,' he added. -Durban's Super Giants have focused their energies on securing a high-quality overseas trio in West Indies T20I legend Sunil Narine, along with England's Jos Buttler and Afghanistan's Noor Ahmad, while holding on to megastar Heinrich Klaasen as a Wildcard. The KZN outfit will enter the auction with the second-highest available purse of USD 1.7 million to purchase the 15 remaining players. -Joburg Super Kings have retained the experience of captain Faf du Plessis and brought in English duo James Vince and Richard Gleeson, and will have the joint third biggest purse of USD 1.2 million to spend at the auction. -Defending champions MI Cape Town have opted for the full six-player allowance and Wildcard in a bid to consolidate the core of their Season 3 championship-winning squad, whilst bolstering the squad with the addition of West Indies superstar Nicholas Pooran. -With five players and a Wildcard locked in, Paarl Royals have maintained their strategic youth investment policy with the retention of teenager and Season 3's Batter of the Season, Lhuan-dre Pretorius. The Royals have also pre-signed Zimbabwe T20I captain Sikandar Raza - the first player from South Africa's northern neighbours set to participate in SA20. -Pretoria Capitals have opted to do the majority of their business at the auction, securing two players and a Wildcard in Windies T20 World Cup winner Andre Russell. The Capitals will head into the auction with the highest purse of USD 1.8 million available, with a total of 16 players required to complete their squad. (ANI)
BBC News
21 hours ago
- Sport
- BBC News
England's Buttler among players retained in SA20
England's Jos Buttler, Will Jacks and Jonny Bairstow are among the players retained by franchises in South Africa's SA20 competition, prior to the league's are allowed to hold on to a maximum of six players, three domestic and three international, plus an extra "wildcard" signing, with the remainder of their squads from last season released into the draft on 9 English trio have been retained by Durban's Super Giants, Pretoria Capitals and Sunrisers Eastern Cape internationals James Vince and Richard Gleeson have also been kept on by Joburg Super Narine, Rashid Khan and Andre Russell, all veterans of the franchise circuit, are among the overseas players signed up by franchises, while home stars Heinrich Klaasen, Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen have also been fellow South African internationals Aiden Markram, Lungi Ngidi, Wiaan Mulder, Quinton de Kock, Anrich Nortje and Keshav Maharaj, along with recent caps Dewald Brevis and Kwena Maphaka, have all been MI Cape Town are the only franchise to use all six of their player slots, with each retention reducing the amount of money a side has to spend at the SA20's fourth season will start on Boxing Day and run through to a final on 25 playersDurban's Super Giants (£1.24m)*Sunil Narine, *Noor Ahmad, *Jos Buttler, Heinrich Klaasen (Wildcard)Joburg Super Kings (£910,000)Faf Du Plessis, *James Vince, *Akeal Hosein, *Richard Gleeson, Donovan Ferreira (Wildcard)MI Cape Town (£480,000)Ryan Rickelton, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, *Rashid Khan, *Trent Boult, *Nicholas Pooran, Kagiso Rabada (Wildcard)Paarl Royals (£610,000)Lhuan-dre Pretorius, David Miller, Bjorn Fortuin, *Mujeeb Ur Rahman, *Sikandar Raza, Rubin Hermann (Wildcard)Pretoria Capitals (£1.37m)*Will Jacks, *Sherfane Rutherford, *Andre Russell (Wildcard)Sunrisers Eastern Cape (£910,000)Tristan Stubbs, *Allah Ghazanfar, *Adam Milne, *Jonny Bairstow, Marco Jansen (Wildcard)* = overseas playerBrackets show the remaining money in a side's salary cap to sign players in the English playersDurban's Super Giants: Chris WoakesJoburg Super Kings: Moeen Ali MI Cape Town: Ben Stokes (withdrew pre-tournament), Matthew PottsPaarl Royals: Sam Hain, Joe Root Pretoria Capitals: Liam Livingstone, Will SmeedSunrisers Eastern Cape: Tom Abell, Zak Crawley, Liam Dawson, Craig Overton
News24
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News24
RHOD's Nonku Williams on friendship ‘misunderstanding' with Jojo Robinson
Reality TV fans were shocked to see the supposed end of 'JoKu'. The Real Housewives of Durban viewers saw cracks in stars Nonku Williams and Jojo Robinson's five-year friendship when Nonku referred to her friendship with Jojo as 'surface level' at the end of the show's fifth season in relation to Nonku's faith. After weeks of fans speculating and social media unfollows, both Jojo and Nonku have taken to their respective social media accounts to address the fallout. READ MORE | In Nonku's 'heartfelt message', she apologises for the 'surface level' comment. She writes, 'The truth is, I tend to be very blunt in how I express myself, and I'm actively working on being more mindful and gentle in my delivery. When Londie and I were having that conversation, I was trying to articulate how, as I've grown spiritually, there are certain parts of my life I now approach differently. It's not because I don't value Jojo or our friendship, in fact, it's quite the opposite. 'Jojo and I have shared many heartfelt conversations, both on and off camera, and she knows that our journey have been filled with love, laughter, and real connection. But my spiritual walk has simply led me into a season where I hold some things closer, and I'm still learning how to express that without causing hurt.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nonku Williams (@nonku_williams) Nonku's message comes a few days after Jojo broke her silence to address their fallout. In Jojo's social media post, she wrote, 'I understand that you are going in a different direction and I hope one day we get to talk again in person.. but for now because I know someone will send this to you. Know that im grateful for you.. im grateful for what you meant in this life to me and I will always remember that regardless of what happened we always had each other and now maybe it is time for us to start our journey as just nonku and jojo not joku anymore. 'I forgive you and I'm also sorry for any part I played that upset you to.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by JoJo Robinson (@ Nonku acknowledged that Jojo brings out a playful and childlike side to her. She also clarified that her saying that she isn't able to tell Jojo everything happening in her life on the show meant that their friendship had it's own dynamic outside of Nonku's spirituality. The reality star and author revealed that she has reached out to Jojo, 'and we're planning to meet soon,' Nonku shared. 'I want her and everyone to know that our friendship is still important to me. I'm committed to nurturing it, and I hope we can reach a place of mutual understanding and respect.'
Mail & Guardian
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Mail & Guardian
Redefining fine dining with Naan Sense's immersive edible orchestra
This August, South Africa's fine dining scene is about to become surreal. Naan Sense is an orchestra on your palate. An exclusive, multi-sensory experience where Durban Indian cuisine is reimagined through luxury fine dining and molecular gastronomy, delivering a truly immersive culinary event. Explore our seven exotic acts through interactive courses paired with a synchronised live orchestra and complemented by artisanal beverages. Guests are invited to journey into immersive dining worlds: The Jungle Garden, a thoughtfully curated vegetarian experience, or The Beach Front, featuring seafood. We're breaking the rules and deconstructing complex flavours. Before either journey, guests can enjoy Silk Hour, a sensorial prelude that perfectly sets the tone for the extraordinary performance ahead. Expect to experience one course blind folded and in pure silence. Expect a nostalgic fever dream. Expect to never want to leave. The premiere of this extraordinary experience takes place on 16 August 2025 at Shepstone Gardens, Johannesburg. This isn't fine dining. It's edible performance art. Request your seat at
News24
2 days ago
- Automotive
- News24
Drift culture takes centre stage as Red Bull Shay' iMoto heads to Durban
The popular Red Bull Shay' iMoto event returns but this year makes its debut in Durban. 2024 winner Chadwin 'Boksie' Hadjie will defend his title in this year's round. There are 16 drivers competing for the 2025 title. The sound of tyres shredding will be amplified at the Suncoast Casino on 10 August, when the popular Red Bull Shay' iMoto event makes its debut on the golden coast of Durban. South Africa's top spinners will not just be put to the test but have the opportunity to place their name in the spinning hall of fame. This growing culture of Spinning in South Africa has been a passion for many car enthusiasts as the unique sport has taken off and become recognised as a motorsport genre. Very recently, SA RedBull spinning athlete Samkeliso 'Samsam' Thubane wowed the crowd, and the likes of F1 driver Max Verstappen, with his skills in Austria. Spinning creates a car culture where you can express yourself freely, turning your everyday vehicle into a fine-tuned weapon performing in an open space. It's a different art form, and this event is like performing at Madison Square Garden. This will be the first time Red Bull Shay' iMoto will be held in KwaZulu-Natal. Last year, Cape Town local Chadwin 'Boksie' Hadjie took the title before a roaring home crowd. The 16 drivers will compete head-to-head, with a combination of returning champions with a lot riding on their shoulders and hungry new up-and-coming drivers ready to dethrone the champions. Drivers from various backgrounds participated in this event, from generational spinners performing since birth to newcomers inspired by the previous Shay' iMoto events. Shay' iMoto is not about who can make the most smoke or who can hold the longest drift. The judges are looking for control, style, drama, and crowd reaction. Spinning has evolved from just a few cars doing burnouts to an artistic performance. Sunset Casino is not just a different location but will bring a local aura to the event with coastal views. High expectations will be expected from this event with old age rivalries, high stakes, and the sound of screaming fans. Tickets are available via Computicket. The 2025 Red Bull Shay' iMoto Champion will start a new era of South African motorsport in KwaZulu-Natal. The Drivers for 2025 Bradleigh McGregor (Skopas) Chadwin Hadjie (Boksie) Dylan Brough (Vaatjie) Jade Sheomangal (Jabu) Jean Panjaro (Panjaro) Kaylin Oliphant (Kaylin) Mphiti Samuel Kgwahla (Makgasa Fire) Nevelan Naidoo (Nevelan) Prince Ndaba (Prince) Raees Weir (Raees) Robin Fortuin Sadhil Parag (Sadz) Sphesihle Ndlovu (Sphesihle) Yusuf Fakir Zameer Cassim (Lockdiff) Swikhodo Nembambula (Ziko)
