Ongama Gcwabe

Ongama Gcwabe

Sports Writer

37 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

"The IPL Couldn't Have Come at a Better Time for Me," says AB de Villiers.

Cricket

"The IPL Couldn't Have Come at a Better Time for Me," says AB de Villiers.

AB de Villiers credits his success in cricket to the timing of the launch of the Indian Premier League in 2008. He highlights how the league propelled his career to new heights. De Villiers also praises Graeme Smith's leadership for the Proteas for their success during his tenure as captain.

Ongama Gcwabe

2024-11-20

Creating World-Class batters with Proteas Women's batting coach Baakier Abrahams ahead of England tour

Cricket

Creating World-Class batters with Proteas Women's batting coach Baakier Abrahams ahead of England tour

South Africa Women's batting coach Baakier Abrahams aims to develop a world-class batting unit after their T20 World Cup final defeat. The upcoming multi-format tour against England provides the team with an opportunity to continue their growth and adaptability, especially against spin. Fixtures from 24 November to 15 December include T20Is, ODIs, and a Four-Day Test match.

Ongama Gcwabe

2024-11-19

Exclusive: Dane Piedt frustrated with Test omission but told not to throw in the towel

Cricket

Exclusive: Dane Piedt frustrated with Test omission but told not to throw in the towel

South African off-spinner Dane Piedt will miss upcoming series against Sri Lanka as coach Shukri Conrad opts for Senuran Muthusamy as second spinner. Piedt expresses frustration but remains hopeful for future Test opportunities. Proteas squad includes fast bowlers Gerald Coetzee and Marco Jansen.

Ongama Gcwabe

2024-11-19

Beuran Hendricks excited to play under Faf du Plessis in the SA20

Cricket

Beuran Hendricks excited to play under Faf du Plessis in the SA20

Beuran Hendricks excitedly joins Joburg Super Kings as a replacement for injured Nandre Burger in the SA20 tournament. The competition has boosted cricket in SA financially and reignited fan passion. Playing under Faf du Plessis at the Wanderers Stadium feels like coming home for Hendricks.

Ongama Gcwabe

2024-11-18

Heinrich Klaasen is not "where I want to be" but feels "a lot better" after SuperSport Park 22-ball 41

Cricket

Heinrich Klaasen is not "where I want to be" but feels "a lot better" after SuperSport Park 22-ball 41

Heinrich Klaasen, after struggling to find form following a break, hit a blistering innings against India in Centurion. The Proteas batter acknowledges his difficulties and the home ground support. Despite a loss, Klaasen sees positives in their performance heading into the next match.

Ongama Gcwabe

2024-11-14

Heinrich Klaasen is not "where I want to be" but feels "a lot better" after SuperSport Park 22-ball 41

Cricket

Heinrich Klaasen is not "where I want to be" but feels "a lot better" after SuperSport Park 22-ball 41

Heinrich Klaasen, after struggling to find form following a break, hit a blistering innings against India in Centurion. The Proteas batter acknowledges his difficulties and the home ground support. Despite a loss, Klaasen sees positives in their performance heading into the next match.

Ongama Gcwabe

2024-11-14

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.