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IOL News
01-07-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Cricket SA's Pholetsi Moseki honours the ‘true heroes' of Proteas cricket
Cricket SA's Pholetsi Moseki honoured community coaches and celebrated the Proteas' World Test Championship victory at the KFC mini cricket seminar in Polokwane, emphasising the importance of grassroots development and the game's origins. Picture: Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix Cricket SA chief executive Pholetsi Moseki said the origins of the game were just as important as winning trophies. With Proteas stars like Rassie van der Dussen , Tumi Sekhukhune and Lizaad Williams in attendance, the seminar forms a vital cog in the development of cricket in the country. The aim of the event is to bring in all the coaches from all the regions of South Africa to co-ordinate its efforts on an annual basis. While much of the focus has been on the Proteas ' World Test Championship ( WTC ) victory, Cricket SA is also ensuring those gains are not lost with the hosting of the KFC mini cricket seminar in Polokwane. Celebrating Superheroes: Moseki Highlights the Impact of Community Coaches and the Proteas' WTC Victory 'This is to celebrate superheroes. You know it always humbles me coming here and seeing the amazing people that are really responsible for the lifeblood of our mass participation program,' said Moseki. 'It's really to celebrate them and basically just to give them that extra energy to continue doing this amazing work that they do at the community level.' 'In our pipeline program, the coaches interact with kids at a very young age. Normally, we always speak about the Proteas, but remember you don't have to be a Protea, not a lot of them would be Proteas, but it does create lifelong fans for the game. But also over and above that, create good citizens for the country that we desperately need.' As for the Proteas victory in the WTC final, Moseki said he knew such a significant achievement had been coming. 'I always knew that it was just around the corner, but I think it was quite important that we as a country finally get that monkey off our back. 'After this, I'm quite excited with what the future holds for the game, both in the Proteas women and the Proteas men.' @Michael_Sherman IOL Sport
The South African
17-06-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Proteas move up in Test rankings after famous win
The Proteas famously secured the ICC World Test Championship at Lord's on Saturday, ending a 27-year wait for ICC success in a final. The title-winning team and management staff will be returning to South Africa on Wednesday 18 June, at 09:25, and there is certainly plenty of reason to celebrate. Besides claiming the Test tile, the Proteas have now also jumped ahead of England into second place on the world Test rankings. South Africa now have 114 rating points, and although they are still nine points adrift of first-placed Australia, that will certainly not be of massive concern after their incredible success against that exact team in the World Test Championship. You can see the full rankings update here Cricket South Africa (CSA) Chief Executive Officer Pholetsi Moseki led the congratulations for the team, paying tribute to the team's character and all those who have supported them on the journey. 'I can't think of a team more deserving of this WTC Mace. This team has displayed remarkable tenacity and strength over the past two years,' Moseki noted. 'This occasion holds immense significance in the world of sport and cricket. It is a tribute not only to the current squad, but also to those who paved the way before them.' CSA Director of National Teams and High Performance Enoch Nkwe commended the team for their unwavering commitment. 'This moment is a reminder that no dream is too distant, no challenge insurmountable and no legacy too heavy to carry forward,' Nkwe saluted. 'I commend the unwavering commitment demonstrated by each player, both on and off the field. Reaching this milestone, coupled with remarkable key performances, will undoubtedly be etched into the history books 'The next time we see Shukri and his team, we will welcome them as the ICC World Test Champions!' Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
News18
27-05-2025
- Sport
- News18
Namibia To Host South Africa For First-Ever T20I In Windhoek On October 11
Last Updated: Namibia to host South Africa for their first-ever T20I on Oct 11 at Windhoek's new FNB Cricket Ground. Namibia will host South Africa's men's team for a historic T20 International on October 11. The match, to be played in Windhoek, will also officially inaugurate the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground (FNB NCG) — the country's newest and most advanced cricket facility. This will be the first-ever international match between the Namibian Eagles and the South African Proteas and promises to be a celebration of sport and continental unity. Under construction since 2021, the FNB NCG will serve as the home of the national high-performance centre and will host matches during the 2026 ICC Under-19 Men's World Cup and the 2027 ICC Men's ODI World Cup, where Namibia will co-host alongside Zimbabwe and South Africa. By the time the historic T20I against South Africa is played in October, Namibia will also have competed in the Africa T20 World Cup Qualifier in Zimbabwe, aiming for a spot in the 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. Notably, Namibia has featured in the last three T20 World Cups, including a famous win over Sri Lanka in 2022. Cricket Namibia CEO Johan Muller described the upcoming match and stadium opening as a dream come true. 'The FNB NCG has been four years in the making, and we're thrilled to finally unveil it on such a grand stage. Playing against our neighbours, one of the world's leading cricket nations, makes the occasion even more special," he said. Muller also extended his gratitude to Cricket South Africa (CSA) and its CEO, Pholetsi Moseki, for their support in bringing this fixture to life. Moseki responded in kind, praising Namibia's recent progress on the field and reaffirming CSA's commitment to fostering the growth of cricket across the continent. 'We're proud to be part of this historic moment," Moseki said. 'This match is more than just a game — it's a celebration of African cricket's rising strength and a preview of what's to come as we prepare to co-host the 2027 ICC Men's World Cup." (with IANS Inputs) First Published: May 27, 2025, 18:45 IST
TimesLIVE
27-05-2025
- Business
- TimesLIVE
Proteas to face Namibia for the first time in October
Namibia will face South Africa for the first time in a one-off T20 International in Windhoek, in October. The match will be played at the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground (NCG) on 11 October. It will be the first match at the newly renovated venue which will host matches in the Under-19 World Cup next year and the senior men's event in 2027. Namibia and Zimbabwe will be joint hosts for that tournament alongside SA. 'We are honoured to be part of this historic occasion. Namibia are a competitive side, and this fixture reflects the growing strength of cricket on the continent,' said Cricket SA's CEO, Pholetsi Moseki. 'As a fellow African cricketing nation and the host of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027, we are proud to support the official opening of this new cricket ground which will be one of the host venues of the tournament.' Moseki's counterpart at Cricket Namibia, Johan Muller thanked CSA for agreeing to play the fixture. 'The new FNB NCG has been a dream for the last four years and has finally materialised. A match against our neighbours, and one of the top cricketing countries in the world, is the perfect way to open this world class facility,' said Muller. The match adds to what is already a heavy schedule for the Proteas this year. After next month's World Test Championship final at Lord's they head to Zimbabwe at end of June to play two Tests and in a triangular T2o series with the host nation and New Zealand. Then there are trips to England and Australia for a limited overs series's in August and September and after the clash in Windhoek, SA heads to Pakistan and India for tours involving, Tests, ODIs and T20 matches. They play their last fixture in India on December 19 and a week later most of the players will be involved in the SA20, which starts on Boxing Day. There are no home Tests scheduled for the 2025/26 season and the men's team will on play in five T20 Internationals against the West Indies next January on SA soil, before heading to India for the T20 World Cup.
Daily Maverick
22-05-2025
- Daily Maverick
‘It's a calling… someone has to do it' — NSPCA inspector on why she endures the danger and the heartbreak
Being an NSPCA inspector is a calling and not for the faint-hearted, as Sparky Moseki can attest, working in a landscape of legal loopholes, cultural clashes and sometimes dangerous confrontations. It's 6am and Sparky Moseki is somewhere between a city and the dustier edges of South Africa, heading to a property no one wants to see, to deal with something no one wants to face. 'You never really know what's waiting for you when you arrive,' she says. 'People think the NSPCA is just cats and dogs, but you'd be amazed. We deal with everything. Dogs, snakes, seals, livestock on ships, smuggled animals at borders, you name it.' Moseki is a senior inspector in the NSPCA's Special Projects Unit and with every rescue, every raid, every inspection, she carries something heavy: the look in an animal's eyes. 'You know when you see a dog that's been starved so long it can't stand up? And it looks at you like… please. Please help me. That's what stays with you.' For Moseki, this isn't a job. It's a mission. It's a calling. And it's heartbreak, over and over again. 'It's the law and it's people' Moseki's journey began at the University of Northwest, where she studied animal health. 'I always knew I wanted to work with animals,' she says. After a short stint at a vet practice in Johannesburg, fate nudged her towards the SPCA movement. 'That was 15 years ago, and here I am.' She's now a key figure in the Special Projects Unit – a team that operates in some of the most legally and ethically complex parts of animal welfare. 'We're the unit that deals with border control, checking for illegal animal trafficking. We inspect police dogs, prison dogs, private security dogs. We respond to cruelty reports. We monitor live exports. We handle dog fighting, illegal hunting, even tail docking.' She pauses. 'Every day is different. And some days it's overwhelming.' You're sitting there rewinding a video of someone stabbing a zebra, trying to spot a landmark, a licence plate. It wears you down. Unlike a vet's clean, clinical space, Moseki works in a landscape of legal loopholes, cultural clashes and sometimes dangerous confrontations. 'People don't always welcome you. You show up and it's 'why are you here? Who sent you? Get off my property.'' But the law is clear. 'Every animal in South Africa is protected under the Animal Protection Act. We're authorised to ensure their welfare. But if we're denied access? We have to go to court for a warrant. And I've never had a magistrate refuse us.' Still, paperwork is one thing. Reality is another. 'Sometimes you sit waiting hours for a police escort because the station has no vehicle, or you're walking into hostile situations, people threatening you. You have to stay calm. You have to stay focused on why you're there.' Asked what keeps her going, Moseki doesn't hesitate. 'It's a calling. You don't do this for money. You do it because you care, because someone has to.' People think we show up and take animals away and that's it. But they don't see the mental load, the emotional toll. It's a philosophy that's been tested, especially when she faces cruelty so severe it feels impossible to process. She tells the story of inspecting a live export ship in the Eastern Cape. 'That morning, we arrived and the rams' horns had been cut off too close to their heads. Blood everywhere. Animals were trapped. Crushed. It was a nightmare. We'd left them the night before and came back the next morning to this horror.' She shakes her head. 'You never forget that. Never.' And then there are the decisions. The impossible ones. The ones that tear you up no matter how many times you've made them. 'Sometimes the kindest thing you can do is euthanise,' she says quietly. 'When you look at an animal and know: nothing can save you. You've suffered enough. You deserve peace.' It's a burden few outsiders understand. 'People think we show up and take animals away and that's it,' she says. 'But they don't see the mental load, the emotional toll.' We're here to make sure no animal suffers in silence. That's why I wake up every morning. Even fear hasn't stopped Moseki. 'I was scared of snakes,' she admits, laughing. 'Couldn't even touch one. Then I got a call about a python, and I thought, I have to do this.' So afterwards she learnt and even completed a snake-handling course. 'Now? I can handle them no problem.' It's a theme in her work: confronting what others avoid. Whether it's snakes, smuggling operations or cruelty cases, Moseki faces it head-on. 'Someone has to. Someone has to be there for the animals.' Social media makes it worse – and better One thing that's changed in recent years is the rise of cruelty shared online. 'We get videos sent to us – WhatsApp, Facebook – people torturing animals, animals forced to fight, killing wildlife. And we have to watch them, over and over, to identify places, people.' She sighs. 'That's the part people don't think about. You're sitting there rewinding a video of someone stabbing a zebra, trying to spot a landmark, a licence plate. It wears you down.' But it also helps. 'People are sharing more, reporting more. So in a way, social media's made it harder for us, but also better for animals.' After 15 years, Moseki has complicated feelings about people. 'Some are cruel for fun. Some do it for clicks. Some do it because they've fallen on hard times and can't care for their animals anymore.' She pauses. 'But then you see the other side. People who rescue. People who care. People who feed stray animals from their own empty pockets.' She believes education is key. 'The more we're out there, the more people understand what cruelty really is. And maybe that means less cruelty in the long run.' At home, Moseki's world is quieter. She has a dog – a cross-breed border collie with heart. 'When I look into her eyes, I think, how could anyone hurt something that trusts you like this?' Her children share her passion. 'My youngest wants to be an inspector too. The older one wants to be a lawyer to advocate for animals. They see what I do. They've grown up knowing this is important.' She's lasted. And she'll keep lasting. 'At the end of the day,' she says, 'we're here to make sure no animal suffers in silence. That's why I wake up every morning. That's why I go out there. Even when it's hard. Even when it breaks me a little.' DM This story first appeared in our weekly Daily Maverick 168 newspaper, which is available countrywide for R35.
