Former Warriors all-rounder Simon Harmer returns to the Proteas Test set-up for the outbound tour to New Zealand.
The last time the right-hand, off-spinner appeared for the national team was against India in November 2015.
He is joined by Lutho Sipamla in the squad of 17 that departs for the two-match series on the 2nd of February.
Both fixtures, which will form part of the new cycle of the ICC World Test Championship, will be played at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch.
Harmer returns due to the imminent nuptial of George Linde, who is not available to take part in the tour.
Harmer made a big splash by taking seven wickets on Test debut against the West Indies in January 2015 in Cape Town, and went on to play four more matches before forging a highly successful career in the UK as a Kolpak player.
Representing the Momentum Multiply Titans this season, Harmer is now eligible to play for the Proteas again .
The remainder of the Dean Elgar-led squad holds no surprises and will see the welcome return of Kagiso Rabada, who was rested for the recently concluded and successful ODI series against India.
CSA Convenor of Selectors Victor Mpitsang said the inclusions of Harmer and Sipamla reaffirm their intentions as a Panel to reward excellence on the field and that the pair have let their work speak on their behalf this past season.
South Africa Test Tour to New Zealand Itinerary
17-21 February: 1st Test - Hagley Oval, Christchurch
25 Feb - 1 March: 2nd Test - Hagley Oval, Christchurch
