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Daily Maverick
2 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Maverick
From Langa to Lord's: Victorious Proteas visit Temba Bavuma's home to show off WTC mace
The Proteas were in Langa, where skipper Temba Bavuma was raised, to celebrate their World Test Championship victory with the community. Proteas skipper Temba Bavuma and several members of the World Test Championship-winning squad were in the captain's hometown of Langa in Cape Town on 25 July. South Africa claimed the championship with a five-wicket victory over Australia at the home of cricket, Lord's, in England in June. Bavuma was born and raised in Langa where he learnt the sport. 'We played cricket, we had the passion and love for it,' he said on Friday about growing up in the township and his aspirations then. 'We watched cricket and came to know of Lord's, other places as well, it was all a dream, it was all a fantasy. 'It's not something that I dreamed of. I wanted to play for South Africa, that was the biggest thing for a lot of us. 'To bring back a trophy, to be at the heart of that, was something far-fetched. 'For these kids, it will be different for them. They see someone that looks like them, they see other players that they get to watch on TV, now they get to see them live. 'It will really go a long way in believing in whatever dreams and aspirations they have.'
The South African
5 days ago
- Sport
- The South African
Proteas take World Test Championship mace on tour of Langa
The Proteas took to the streets of Langa in Cape Town to celebrate their historic World Test Championship win, parading the coveted mace through the hometown of team captain Temba Bavuma. Hundreds of residents lined the roads, waving flags and cheering as the national cricket team walked alongside local supporters in a festive and emotional show of pride. Children held handmade signs while others reached out to greet the players, who paused regularly to sign memorabilia and pose for photos. The event marked the start of the Cape Town leg of the championship victory tour, which aims to connect the national team with communities often overlooked in major sporting celebrations. 'I think for these kids it will feel different. They watch us on TV. Now they see us live. They see that we are just like them. It helps them believe in their own goals,' said Bavuma, addressing the crowd before the team continued on their tour bus. The symbolic journey through Langa holds personal significance for Bavuma, who grew up in the area. Organisers said the event was not only about honouring the team's achievement but also about inspiring young people to pursue sporting ambitions and making cricket more accessible to all South Africans. The tour will continue through other parts of Cape Town in the coming days, with more stops planned to allow fans across the city to celebrate with the team. The Proteas' World Test Championship victory over Australia at Lord's last month has been hailed as a major moment for South African sport, with this tour reinforcing efforts to unite the country behind the success of its national teams. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Eyewitness News
5 days ago
- Sport
- Eyewitness News
Bavuma & Proteas delight Langa with World Test Championship mace
CAPE TOWN - The neighbourhood of Langa is brimming with excitement as the best Test cricket team in the world is being welcomed home. Proteas captain, Temba Bavuma, has returned to where it all began for him. Bavuma and his Proteas teammates delivered the World Test Championship mace to Langa, much to the delight of the local community. Bavuma expressed his gratitude on his return to where it all began - the Langa Cricket Club. The next generation of cricketers also had the chance to meet their heroes and play mini cricket with and against the world Test champions.
Eyewitness News
5 days ago
- Sport
- Eyewitness News
Proteas parade World Test Championship mace through Langa
CAPE TOWN - Temba Bavuma and his Proteas teammates are parading the World Test Championship mace through the streets of Langa. The World Test Championship mace tour has officially begun in Cape Town. Langa's favourite son, Temba Bavuma, and members of the triumphant team are making their way through the streets with hundreds lining up to catch a glimpse of their cricketing heroes. READ: Bavuma & Proteas delight Langa with World Test Championship mace Before boarding the bus, which will be touring the suburb, Bavuma shared that he hopes Friday's event will inspire more children from Langa and neighbouring communities to pursue their sporting ambitions. "I think for these kids, you know it will be different for them - they see someone that looks like them, they see other players as well that they get to watch on TV, now they get to see them live, they get to see that these people are just like them. It really goes a long way in believing in whatever dreams and aspirations that they have."
IOL News
02-07-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Proteas' Temba Bavuma praised as 'something special' by Geoffrey Toyana
Proteas captain Temba Bavuma, praised by Geoffrey Toyana (pictured) as 'something special,' made a surprise appearance at the KFC mini-cricket seminar in Polokwane, engaging with the audience and volunteers, highlighting his commitment to cricket development in South Africa. Picture: Michael Sherman/IOL Image: Michael Sherman/IOL It's been some time since Temba Bavuma played mini-cricket, but despite having recently returned from England as captain of the World Test Champions, the Proteas skipper still made time to pay tribute to the development of the sport in South Africa. The annual KFC mini-cricket seminar was held in Polokwane over three days, which ended on Tuesday. Bavuma was first scheduled to make an appearance at the event on Monday, but his busy schedule did not make it possible. However, the Proteas skipper, who is in high demand at the moment, made sure he then made a surprise appearance on the final day of the seminar. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ Bavuma Arrives to Applause, Engages with Audience and Districts Bavuma arrived to rapturous applause from the region representatives and coaches from all over South Africa. The 35-year-old then fielded questions from the audience for over 30 minutes before taking photos with all the districts over the next hour. One person who shared particularly special memories with Bavuma is Geoffrey Toyana. Toyana, at one point tipped to become Proteas coach back in 2017 before Cricket South Africa went in a different direction, coached Bavuma at the Lions during the rising star's formative years. In fact, Toyana won four trophies in his first three seasons in charge at the Lions when Bavuma was making a name for himself in first-class cricket. The pair actually go even further back, to when Bavuma was playing at Soweto Cricket Club and Toyana helped mentor the youngster.
