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
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
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
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
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
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
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.