Ongama Gcwabe

Ongama Gcwabe

Sports Writer

49 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

New Zealand v South Africa - ICC Men's Cricket World Cup India 2023

Cricket

Exclusive: Van der Dussen and Rickelton Eye Redemption for MI Cape Town in Season Three

Critically acclaimed opening pair, RVD - Rickelton have dominated SA20 seasons with 6 impressive 50-plus partnerships last season. Van der Dussen and Rickelton aiming for a successful Season Three, hoping to turn around MI Cape Town's disappointing history. SA20 tournament has positively impacted South African cricket, with enthusiastic crowd support. Season three kicks off on January 9.

Ongama Gcwabe

2025-01-08

1st Test: South Africa v Pakistan, Day 3

Cricket

Temba Bavuma's 'Relief' and 'Joy' as Proteas Eye Redemption in WTC Final

South African captain Temba Bavuma reflects on years of World Cup disappointments, expressing 'relief' and 'joy' after leading his team to the WTC final. The Newlands Stadium sets the stage for the second Test match, with an exciting sold-out crowd and a debut for 18-year-old fast bowler Kwena Maphaka.

Ongama Gcwabe

2025-01-02

New Zealand v South Africa - 3rd Test: Day 1

Cricket

Exclusive: "Test centuries is the currency," says former proteas opening batter Alviro Petersen

South Africa's Test Team is on track to lift the ICC Golden Mace at the World Test Championship final. Alviro Petersen reflects on the 2012 triumph, highlighting the importance of Test centuries. Despite success, there are areas for improvement like Tony de Zorzi's recent form. The team's achievements will benefit South African cricket and inspire youngsters to value Test cricket.

Ongama Gcwabe

2024-12-30

South Africa v Sri Lanka 2nd Test - Day 1

Cricket

Exclusive: Ryan Rickelton reckons the Centurion Test is the most important as South Africa push for WTC final spot

Proteas batsman Rickelton and team gear up for a crucial match against Pakistan at SuperSport Park. With a chance to secure a spot in the World Test Championship final, the young team is determined to make history. Rickelton is confident in familiar conditions and optimistic about the team's performance against tough competitors like Australia and India. Good team spirit and recent wins give South Africa hope for success in the upcoming series.

Ongama Gcwabe

2024-12-24

South Africa Cricket Team Practice Session

Cricket

Exclusive: Matthew Breetzke Remains Hopeful of a 'Proper Run' in the Proteas Test Team

South African cricketer Matthew Breetzke recalls his challenging Test debut against Bangladesh and explains his determination to come back stronger. Despite being a backup batter, he remains hopeful for future opportunities in the upcoming series against Pakistan.

Ongama Gcwabe

2025-01-06

1st Test, South Africa v Sri Lanka: Day 2

Cricket

Exclusive: The Calm, Visionary Leader Driving South Africa Toward Historic World Test Championship Final

Enoch Nkwe discovered and nurtured Temba Bavuma's leadership qualities at the Lions, leading to him becoming Test and ODI captain for South Africa. Bavuma's commitment to the team, handling adversity, and societal impact make him a top leader in world cricket. Now, he is on the verge of leading South Africa to their first-ever World Test Championship final.

Ongama Gcwabe

2024-12-22

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.