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
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
Cricket
EXCLUSIVE: “WE WANT TO KEEP RAISING THE BAR,” SAYS PROTEAS BATTER DONOVAN FERREIRA AHEAD OF WINDIES SERIES
Proteas batter Donovan Ferreira aims to raise the bar ahead of the Windies series, reflecting on his unconventional journey to international cricket and experiences from global leagues.
Ongama Gcwabe
2024-08-22
Cricket
Exclusive: Tristan Stubbs still haunted by T20 World Cup Final
South African cricketer Tristan Stubbs remains troubled by memories of the T20 World Cup Final, reflecting on missed opportunities and the emotional toll it took.
Ongama Gcwabe
2024-08-22
Cricket
Exclusive: “It’s Unfair for Markram to Bowl 20 overs and Go Open the Batting,” says Former Proteas Coach
Former Proteas coach Vincent Barnes critiques the team's selection strategy, highlighting the unfair burden on Aiden Markram, who had to bowl 21 overs and then open the batting.
Ongama Gcwabe
2024-08-14
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.