Ongama Gcwabe

Ongama Gcwabe

Sports Writer

9 Articles

Favourite Cricket Team

South Africa

Favourite Cricket Player

Makhaya Ntini

Favourite Cricket Ground

St. George’s Park Cricket Stadium

Favourite Cricket Format

Test cricket

Favourite Sporting Memory

Proteas qualifying for their first ever World Cup Final

Favourite Sports Movie

Monneyball

Ongama Gcwabe is an experienced Sports Journalist based in South Africa. In his career, Ongama’s work has been published in the country’s biggest newspapers company, Independe Newspapers, and some of the leading news and sports websites including IOL Sport.

Latest Articles by Ongama Gcwabe

Lungi Ngidi of South Africa bowls prior to the ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup

Cricket

Lungi Ngidi Overcomes Injury Setbacks: Set to Spearhead Proteas Attack in UAE

Lungi Ngidi is set to lead the South African bowling attack in the UAE after overcoming recent injury setbacks. Having missed the T20 series in the Caribbean, Ngidi aims to reclaim his spot and inspire a young Proteas team in the upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan.

Ongama Gcwabe

2024-09-16

Temba Bavuma of South Africa walks off the field

Cricket

Focused Bavuma Looks to Regain Form and Lead Proteas’ Young Squad in UAE ODI Series

Temba Bavuma aims to regain form and lead a young Proteas squad in the upcoming UAE ODI series against Afghanistan and Ireland, focusing on team momentum and integrating new talent.

Ongama Gcwabe

2024-09-16

Marizanne Kapp of Oval Invincibles bats during The Hundred Eliminator

Cricket

Exclusive: “I Will Play for as Long as Possible,” says Marizanne Kapp Ahead of T20 World Cup

Proteas all-rounder Marizanne Kapp has no retirement plans and is focused on contributing to the South Africa Women’s team. In an exclusive interview, Kapp shares her optimism ahead of the T20 World Cup and how she’s overcome recent back injuries.

Ongama Gcwabe

2024-09-13

Marco Jansen of South Africa bats during the ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup

Cricket

Proteas Star Marco Jansen Embraces 12-Week Conditioning Break: “It’s About Getting Stronger”

Proteas star Marco Jansen opens up about his 12-week conditioning break, aimed at getting stronger amid intense scheduling in international cricket. Jansen shares insights on how this break benefits both his body and mental health.

Ongama Gcwabe

2024-09-10

Tatjana Smith

Olympics

Tatjana Smith Bids Farewell to Swimming and Sets Sights on Empowering the Next Generation of Female Athletes

Tatjana Smith, South Africa's most decorated Olympian, retires from swimming citing financial pressures. She now aims to empower young female athletes and give back to her community.

Ongama Gcwabe

2024-09-05

Kwena Maphaka of South Africa celebrates taking a fifth wicket during the ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup South Africa 2024

Cricket

Kwena Maphaka: Inspired by Legends, South Africa's Rising Star Debuts on the World Stage

From his impressive performances at the U19 World Cup to his IPL debut, Maphaka draws inspiration from fast bowling legends like Curtley Ambrose as he carves out his own legacy.

Ongama Gcwabe

2024-09-03

Ongama Gcwabe

Ongama has covered many international and domestic fixtures across various sporting codes. One of his career highlights includes covering the 2023 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in South Africa.