Political parties on Tuesday called for an independent enquiry into allegations of match-fixing involving cricket captain Hansie Cronje.
Democratic Party spokesperson Nick Clelland said in a statement Cronje should come clean and make a full disclosure regarding his involvement in the alleged match fixing in India.
Cronje's initial statement that he "has not been entirely honest" would not suffice, Clelland said.
Until all the facts were clear, a question mark would hang over South African cricket and the integrity of the national team.
Clelland said the DP was deeply disappointed at Cronje's revelation.
"He is a fine captain and an outstanding ambassador for South Africa and the game.
"This fall from grace is not only a personal tragedy for Cronje and his family, it is a serious blow to South African cricket in particular and South African sport in general."
The DP hoped the Proteas would not be affected by the off-field events, and would be able to focus on the series with Australia.
The DP wished them well, Clelland said.
In a separate statement, African Christian Democratic Party spokesperson Rhoda Southgate said the ACDP did not "condone his actions", but commended Cronje for his courage to finally admit that he had not been entirely honest.
"However, we urge the (united) cricket board to do a thorough investigation and hold a full enquiry into the incident and others who were implicated.
"The law must run its course; we stand by him (Cronje) as he goes through this ordeal," Southgate said.
Inkatha Freedom Party spokesperson Elred Ferreira said his party viewed the matter in an extremely serious light.
It had to be fully investigated "at the highest level that the government sees fit".
"I must stress that allegations against people don't necessarily represent the truth.
"Under no circumstances must the players be treated as guilty when the sentence has not been served," Ferreira said.
Federal Alliance leader Louis Luyt said that although all the facts were not available, the party took note of "the fact that Cronje admitted that he was not completely honest with the United Cricket Board and that he did indeed receive funds".
"This is a shock to the Federal Alliance as it is a shock to all South Africans and to the cricket-loving community world-wide.
"Justice must now be allowed to take its course. The pride and honour of the Proteas and South Africa are now at stake, and South Africans must therefore focus on the future for all our sakes."
In its statement, the African National Congress said it viewed the allegations of match-fixing by Cronje as "very unfortunate".
"His comments that he was not entirely honest in divulging information concerning this matter are shocking."
Nevertheless, the ANC believed that it was necessary to receive the full background and circumstances leading to the allegations.
"The ANC welcomes and supports the call to establish a commission of enquiry into these allegations, to ensure that no stone is left unturned. The truth must out."
New National Party spokesperson Craig Morkel said the NNP was shocked and disappointed like millions of other South Africans at the latest development in the cricket saga.
"The NNP calls upon all South Africans to support the South African cricket team against Australia whilst an independent enquiry is launched to test the extent of impropriety in cricket.
"We believe that the International Cricket Council should also launch a similar enquiry world-wide," Morkel said.
In another statement, the United Democratic Movement said a full public enquiry was in the country's best interests.
Such allegations cast a huge shodow over South African sportsmen and women's image of integrity and honesty, spokesperson Cedric Frolick said. - Sapa