Tony de Zorzi and Donovan Ferreira have been ruled out of the T20 World Cup due to injury, resulting in Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs being called up to the Proteas squad.
Proteas allrounder Senuran Muthusamy is set for stint in English county cricket next season after signing a contract with Kent.
Former Proteas spinner Paul Adams says the team can put their faith in Keshav Maharaj at the upcoming T20 World Cup, despite not featuring much on the recent tour of the sub-continent.
Ottneil Baartman has put being left out of the Proteas squad for the T20 World Cup firmly behind him as he continues to impress for the Paarl Royals in the SA20.
Jason Smith says he will bring versatility to the Proteas batting order after being included in the squad for the T20 World Cup that will start on 7 February to be co-hosted in India and Sri Lanka.
Cricket SA Convenor Selector Patrick Moroney has explained that picking Quinton de Kock for the T20 World Cup from next month was a no brainer, with the player also expected to open the batting alongside captain Aiden Markram.