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The Citizen
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SA chase another major cricket title: ‘It would be special,' says Bavuma
The South Africans surprised by selecting all-rounder Wiaan Mulder in the number three batting position. South Africa's Temba Bavuma speaks to the media at a press conference at Lord's cricket ground in London on Tuesday. Picture: Henry Nicholls / AFP South Africa's latest bid for a major cricketing title gets under way at Lord's in London on Wednesday when the Proteas take on their fiercest rivals, Australia, for the World Test Championship crown. While Australia have won several ODI and T20 titles, South Africa have yet to lift a trophy of any real significance. They have come close, especially in the last few years, but glory has continued to elude them. But now they have another chance, against Pat Cummins' powerful Aussies, in the World Test Championship final. Proteas captain Temba Bavuma said going all the way in the final would be 'special'. 'To be regarded as a top cricketing nation we must be playing for silverware … we've now ticked that, so going over the line is the next step. 'Winning the title would be a massive feather in the caps for this group [of players]. We often speak about excellence, about doing something special for each other and our country, well now we have an opportunity to do that. 'It would be special [to end the wait for a world title]. Just being here is a highlight of my career, but it would be nice if we backed it up with something … winning this would be special in a lot of ways.' Surprises in team selections Both teams sprung surprises when they named their playing XIs on Tuesday, with South Africa opting for Lungi Ngidi ahead of Dane Paterson in the bowling attack, while Australia have decided to go with Marnus Labuschagne at the top of the order, as they continue to look for a suitable replacement for the now retired David Warner. 'It was one of the tougher decisions that had to be made,' said Bavuma on Tuesday about having to pick between Ngidi and Paterson. 'Pato did so much for us at the end of last season, but from a tactical point of view, Lungi gives us a bit more pace and he's also got a good record, and that's taking nothing away from Pato. Lungi has played here [at Lord's] before, and he has the experience, not that Pato hasn't. 'But, we feel Lungi will complement the bowling attack a bit more. We also have [Wiaan] Mulder, who gives us something similar to what Pato can do.' Bavuma added the team had full confidence in all-rounder Mulder batting at number three in the order. 'He's taken confidence from being backed there in recent times and all we want is for him to go out and play his game.'
The Citizen
5 hours ago
- Sport
- The Citizen
Proteas announce XI for Test final: Ngidi in, Paterson out
The SA team have also backed all-rounder Wiaan Mulder to bat at number three in the order. Lungi Ngidi will feature in the Proteas XI for the World Test Championship final against Australia. Picture:Wiaan Mulder will bat at No 3 in the order, while Lungi Ngidi has edged out Dane Paterson for a place in the South African playing XI for the World Test Championship final against Australia, starting at Lord's in London on Wednesday. Also, both Tristan Stubbs and David Bedingham have found a place in the team. The four players named in the original squad who miss out on the Test are Paterson, Tony de Zorzi, Senruam Muthusamy and Corbin Bosch. Speaking ahead of the Test, captain Temba Bavuma explained the decision to go with Ngidi instead of swing bowler Paterson for the match. 'Good record' 'It was one of the tougher decisions that had to be made,' admitted the Proteas captain on Tuesday. 'Pato did so much for us at the end of last season, but from a tactical point of view, Lungi gives us a bit more pace, and he's taller as well,. 'Lungi also has a good record, and that's taking nothing away from Pato. Lungi has played here [at Lord's] before, and he has the experience, not that Pato hasn't. 'But, we feel Lungi will complement the bowling attack a bit more. We also have [Wiaan] Mulder, who gives us something similar to what Pato can do.' The 29-year-old Ngidi has played in 19 Tests and taken 55 wickets at an average of 23.14. Thirty-six year-old Paterson's seven Tests have brought him 25 wickets at 26.24. Proteas team: Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Wiaan Mulder, Temba Bavum (capt), Tristan Stubbs, David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi.
Time of India
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'We have more in common than we think': Viral Scottish kilt and Indian saree crossover video leaves netizens mesmerized
A viral video by Scottish creator Andy The Highlander draws parallels between the traditional Scottish kilt and the Indian saree. Featuring Harvinder, an Indian-origin performer, the video highlights the garments' shared cultural depth, unstitched elegance, and ancestral significance. The heartwarming reel resonated with global audiences, sparking appreciation for cultural connections that transcend geography. Andy The Highlander's Instagram video comparing a Scottish kilt to an Indian saree has won hearts worldwide. Featuring Glasgow-based Harvinder, the clip showcases how these iconic outfits — though culturally distinct — symbolize heritage, resilience, and identity. (Screenshot: Instagram/ andythehighlander ) Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads 'We Have More in Common Than We Think' Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads 'My Husband Wears a Lungi — That's His Indian Kilt!' Bridging Cultures, One Drape at a Time In a world increasingly divided, it's often art, culture — and sometimes social media — that brings us back together. That's exactly what happened when Scottish content creator Andrew McAlindon, known to his followers as Andy The Highlander , dropped a reel that's nothing short of poetic. Standing tall in a lush outdoor setting, Andy juxtaposed the traditional Scottish Great Kilt with the timeless elegance of the Indian saree — and the results have struck an emotional chord across now-viral video features Andy alongside Harvinder, a Glasgow-based Indian-origin folk performer and digital creator. The duo beautifully demonstrates how these two unstitched garments — though oceans and cultures apart — are woven with strikingly similar threads of history, identity, and video opens with Andy donning the traditional kilt, wrapping it layer by layer, pleating the thick wool with ritualistic care. Beside him, Harvinder, dressed in a radiant saree, showcases the flow and grace of the Indian drape — her practiced hands turning a single piece of fabric into an ensemble that speaks volumes.'No buttons, no stitches,' Andy says in the video. 'Just a single piece of fabric, pleated, folded, and wrapped with skill and pride. Both carry stories of resilience, identity, and ancestral knowledge passed down through generations — and both make you feel connected to something.'What started as a casual nod to his roots became a cultural crossover that audiences weren't expecting — but instantly embraced. The idea first came to Andy after posting his earlier 'kilt video,' which prompted numerous comments about the garment's resemblance to the saree. Instead of brushing it off, he leaned into the curiosity and created a heartfelt piece of content that's now melting hearts across internet, of course, responded with joy and nostalgia. One user wrote, 'My great grandpa Ramsay was a Scot. Now I'm married to an Indian. The men in South India also wear something similar—a lungi—which I always tell my husband is his Indian kilt!'Another simply said, 'Didn't know we needed this — and the Punjabi accent! Loveee.'From the Scottish Highlands to the lanes of Punjab, this video is more than just an aesthetic pleasure — it's a gentle, meaningful reminder that culture is not about drawing lines, but about finding where they a world where cultural appropriation often takes center stage in digital conversations, Andy and Harvinder's collaboration is a refreshing change — one that celebrates appreciation and shared traditions. Their comparison doesn't dilute either garment's legacy. Instead, it enhances both by placing them side-by-side in all their unstitched, pleated caption says it all: 'Let me know what you think, and if there's another cultural connection you'd love to see explored next!'This isn't just content — it's connection. It's a reminder that in the folds of a kilt or the pleats of a saree, we often carry the same stories. Different fabrics. Same heart.
IOL News
24-05-2025
- Politics
- IOL News
The Lungi Mnganga-Gcabashe I know
The ANC Women's League at the funeral service of the late Lungi Mnganga-Gcabashe. Image: ANC When Comrade Lungi Mnganga-Gcabashe identified herself with the organs of the people's power, local leadership deployed her without hesitation to serve in both the KwaMashu Peace Committee and the KwaMashu Joint Action Committee (JAC). The JAC was similar to the Joint Rent Action Committees (JORAC) that existed in townships like Lamontville, Chesterville, Klaarwater, and Hambanathi. The South African National Civic Organisation (Sanco) traces its origins to JORAC. JORAC was active in the Port Natal Administration Board townships, advocating against the shortcomings of the Black township administration system. This advocacy was part of a broader campaign for Black and African townships to undermine and disown apartheid administrations imposed on them without the necessary democratic processes to elect leadership. It was also a direct response to the call made by the African National Congress (ANC) to render South Africa ungovernable. Comrade Lungi was part of that struggle which produced, among others, the late Msizi Dube of Lamontville, famous for the rent boycott 'Asinamali' ("we have no money") resistance campaign. She stood at the forefront of the struggle during the life-threatening days of the late eighties, when death was a constant presence for all activists. Lungi Mnganga-Gcabashe died at her home in Westville. Image: Facebook 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. 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Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ The release of Nelson Mandela in 1990 from prison brought misery in KwaZulu-Natal, especially in the hinterlands, as it heightened political violence engineered by the apartheid security forces and their surrogates, i.e., Inkatha warlords, KwaZulu Police and gangsters who butchered and maimed innocent civilians and activists of our movement. This led to a dramatic increase in refugees from the province's hinterland, whose properties were gutted and whose livestock were confiscated by impis to feed themselves, with the remainder kept by impis in their homesteads. Upon returning from a historical welcome home rally for Nelson Mandela at Durban Kings Park Stadium in February 1990, buses ferrying KwaMashu rally goers were attacked at Siyanda informal settlement, and houses in the nearby KwaMashu K-section extension, where Comrade Lungi's childhood home is still located, were gutted in that violent attack. The KwaMashu Peace Committee engaged local structures to allow peace talks between KwaMashu and Siyanda. Indeed, the Joint Working Committee (JWC) of the ANC, the South African Communist Party (SACP) and the Congress of the South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) assigned me to lead that delegation. Comrades Lungi and Mcebo Mfusi represented the K-Section in that delegation. She demonstrated bravery, zeal, fearlessness, and composure, taking a huge risk as an unarmed woman to enter the lion's den that was Siyanda Informal Settlement at the time. Members of the ANC Women's League were in attendance at the funeral service of Lungi Mnganga Gcabashe Image: ANC Our unambiguous message to Kati, the sole Siyanda leader who later became Inkatha leader in the area, was that KwaMashu is more than ready to wipe out that informal settlement if they don't cooperate. The preconditions for peace that we put on the table were to: Stop AmaSinyora gangsters using Siyanda as a springboard for its notoriety against K-section To offer an unconditional apology for attacking KwaMashu residents. AmaSinyora were originally a group of gangsters who were engaged in violent crime but were later co-opted by the apartheid security system to target activists and later everybody. They were there to cause chaos in the community and would shoot residents indiscriminately. Our strategy was to neutralise, isolate and destroy AmaSinyora bases with the full support of the residents of these communities. Indeed, Kati and the Siyanda community cooperated. Hence, to date, there are no hostilities between these communities. Subsequently, AmaSinyora vacated Siyanda. Comrade Lungi was in the thick of things as we navigated these treacherous waters. She almost lost her job at Bhambayi Clinic, Inanda, due to her commitment to the struggle. She not only had bizarre sick leaves, but the telephone bill at the clinic got so exorbitant, and photocopying papers mysteriously went missing. She was using the clinic's administrative stock and resources to further the efforts of her movement. We served together in the first ANC KwaMashu Branch Executive Committee (BEC). This was made up of comrades like Curnick 'Nyanga Mthakathi' Ndlovu, Jeff Mathami Radebe, Mzi Khumalo, Advocate Louisa Zondo, Tiki Phungula, Nhlanhla 'Sbari' Buthelezi and others. Like myself, Comrade Lungi was stubborn but inquisitive – the proverbial tough nut to crack. She was not easily swayed but stuck to her principles until the end. However, she was always ready to concede where she erred. It wasn't surprising that upon returning from the Malibongwe Conference in Amsterdam, she was roped into a collective ANC Southern Natal Organising Department under Comrade Bhekokwakhe Cele, working closely with former Robben Islanders, including the late Joseph Mpisi Nduli and Matthews Meyiwa. Upon her election as Women's League Deputy President, we had agreed to have a discussion and develop a programme befitting the office she occupied, including visiting the now-departed Getrude Shope. Mlungisi Ndhlela Image: Supplied
The Citizen
14-05-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Temba Bavuma expects ‘drama and fire' in World Test Championship final
Proteas captain Temba Bavuma says the World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord's Cricket Ground in England from June 11-15 will be a career highlight. KHUNULOGO MPOLOKENG reports. After yesterday's squad announcement, Bavuma was asked if it would be a bigger event than last year's T20 World Cup final against India in Barbados, which the Proteas lost. 'Depends on the result, right?' he responded. 'The occasion, being at Lord's, the home of cricket, coming up against our arch-enemies Australia … There's always drama and fire against them, and I guess it will be no different. 'And also the fact that it's Test cricket, which has taken a back seat globally. T20 is the thing. So for us to have the opportunity to prop up Test cricket here at home will be a great responsibility and lovely to be a part of. 'And like we've always said, the opportunity for us to bring silverware for the faithful here at home also makes it much more of a bigger event. 'You can ask the question on June 15, maybe I'll have a different answer, but yes it will definitely be a highlight of my career.' Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, and David Bedingham were all named in the Proteas' 15-man squad, with coach Shukri Conrad confirming that Aiden Markram and Ryan Rickleton would open the batting at Lord's. Pace bowler Lungi Ngidi returns to the Test fold for the first time since October 2024, but there is no room for Gerald Coetzee or Anrich Nortje. Spinner Dane Piedt also misses out, with Keshav Maharaj and Senuran Muthusamy the two frontline spinners. 'We always select the best 15 [squad] for the conditions as well as the opposition that we're playing against,' said Bavuma. 'To be honest, after the Pakistan series we kind of knew where we wanted to go. 'Yes, there were considerations from the bowling point of view: The guys with the extra bit of pace. From the spin department you think of a guy like Dane Piedt because he contributed. 'There weren't a lot of [squad selection] headaches, but when it comes to the [playing] XI, once we've seen the conditions I think deeper conversations will need to be had.' Squad news: Conrad sticks with core group for WTC final Bavuma said it was easy to back the selection of Ngidi. 'Like Shukri said, you'd put Gerald and Ana in the same category from a fitness point of view, so that would be too much of a risk [to include them]. 'In terms of familiarity, I don't think Kwena [Maphaka] has played in the UK, so throwing in a young guy like that would be a big ask for him. 'Lungi gives you experience, he's played in those conditions. Lungi has been around. From what I've seen captaining him, if you get a fit and motivated Lungi, you know what you're going to get. 'As I see it, there's no massive risk [selecting him]. He's one of the senior players in the team, so if we speak about bowling plans, we're all going to listen to what Lungi has to say.' Also read: WTC final must trump IPL – Proteas coach The post Bavuma expects 'drama and fire' in WTC final appeared first on SA Cricketmag.
