David Miller, Lungi Ngidi and Anrich Nortje were all bought for more than R3million at the Indian Premier League mini-auction, while Quinton de Kock also picked up a new deal.
Anrich Nortje has returned to the Proteas T20I squad for the series in India next month having last represented the national team in June 2024.
An injury has sidelined Proteas paceman Anrich Nortje once again, with his return to cricket under a dark cloud.
Anrich Nortje returned after four months out injured but it was fellow Proteas fast bowler Marco Jansen who shone with the ball as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 16 runs in the IPL.
The Proteas have been dealt a blow after a back injury ruled fast bowler Anrich Nortje out of the ICC Champions Trophy due to be played from 19 February – 9 March in Pakistan.
Anrich Nortje has been declared fit after being included in the Proteas' squad for the ICC Champions Trophy that will take place in Pakistan from 19 February – 9 March.