Bavuma seals SA20 return with Capitals deal after Season 5 auction
Proteas Test and One Day International captain Temba Bavuma has joined Pretoria Capitals for R200 000 following the SA20 Season 5 player auction on Wednesday.
Albie Morkel: 'Incredible honour' to be appointed Joburg Super Kings head coach
The former Proteas allrounder will take over the reins from Stephen Fleming, who stepped down from the role earlier this month and will take over as England's Test mentor.
Morkel had worked under Fleming and previously spent many years as a player with the Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
"It is an incredible honour to be appointed Head Coach of the Joburg Super Kings," Morkel said in a statement. "From wearing the Super Kings jersey as a player to now leading one of its franchises as Head Coach, this journey is truly special.
"I look forward to building on the strong foundations we've created together and helping this group achieve its full potential."
The Super Kings have not yet won the SA20 trophy, reaching the semifinals in 2023 and 2024, while they were knocked out in the Eliminator in 2025 and 2026.
Kasi Viswanathan, JSK director, added: "Albie Morkel understands our culture well, having experienced it both as a player and as a coach.
"His leadership and understanding of the South African cricket landscape gives us great confidence as we move forward."
The fifth season of SA20 kicks off 17 January 2027 with Joburg Super Kings starting their campaign against Paarl Royals the following day.
South Africa U19 star Jason Rowles bought for big money at SA20 auction
South Africa U19 batter Jason Rowles was the biggest buy at the SA20 mini-auction held on Wednesday, the teenager being sold to Joburg Kings for R2.9milllion.
Joe Root set to return for season 5 of SA20, Mitch Marsh set for tournament debut
Joe Root is set to return for season 5 of SA20 with Paarl Royals while Australia T20I captain Mitchell Marsh will make his debut in the tournament with Sunrisers Eastern Cape.
SA20 Season 5 fixtures revealed as Sunrisers, Capitals launch blockbuster opener
Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Pretoria Capitals will open the fifth Betway SA20 season on Sunday, 17 January 2027 at St George's Park in Gqeberha.