Meet South Africa’s 10 sport stars under 25 SportS reporter
Sport is definitely something that is valued and esteemed in South Africa, and has a significant role in our country’s culture and diversity. Let’s take a look at some of the most unforgettable and outstanding young sport stars, who are role models for the new generation. these young sports stars have flown the South African flag high. 1. Phepsi Buthelezi (Rugby) the 22-year-old was recently named as the captain for the Sharks ahead of the upcoming Currie Cup. the looseforward was rewarded following his impressive form in the recent rainbow Cup after number eight Sikhumbuzo Notshe suffered an injury. 2. Kgaugelo Chauke (Soccer) the english-South African midfielder is a product of the Southampton youth development system, which is regarded as one of the best in england. While he is a member of the england U18 side, he remains eligible to represent Bafana Bafana by virtue of having South African heritage.
Sharks captain Phepsi Buthelezi. photo: Gerhard Duraan/Backpagepix.
5. Luther Singh (Soccer) the 23-year-old SC Braga player is likely to be the heartbeat of the Bafana Bafana attack for the next decade. If Bafana Bafana is to start achieving consistency, good form from the portugalbased star will be vital. 6. Laura Wolvaardt (Cricket) With a one Day International average of 43.87, the 22-year-old is regarded as one of the best players of the cover drive in international cricket. the best is yet to come from the righthanded proteas woman batter.
Thando Ntini bowling against the Dolphins in the Momentum one Day Cup.
7. Zenéy van der Walt (track and field) the 21-year-old 400m specialist has won gold medals at the 2017 World Under 18 Championships and 2018 World U20 Championships. expect more big things from her. 8. Linda Motlhalo (Soccer) the 20-year-old was one of the younger players in the Banyana Banyana squad that played in the 2019 Women’s World Cup. She currently plays for Djurgardens IF in Sweden.
3. Lloyd Harris (Tennis) In the last decade, 24-year-old Kevin Anderson was the only South African tennis player that South African’s could look forward to watching play in the latter stages of big tournaments. It looks like the premier South African men’s tennis player for the foreseeable future will be Cape town-born Lloyd Harris.
9. Bongeka Gamede (Soccer) Finding a long-term replacement for Banyana Banyana captain Janine Van Wyk is not going to be an easy task but the 22-year-old University of Western Cape defender would have learned a lot by travelling to the 2019 Women’s World Cup. She has the skills required to succeed Van Wyk.
4. Thando Ntini (Cricket) the 20-year-old is one of the best up-and-coming fast bowlers in South African domestic cricket. Unlike his father, Makhaya, he also looks like he can make a contribution with the bat a bit.
10. Nonkuleleko Mlaba (Cricket) the 20-year-old left-arm leg spinner has quickly adapted to the demands of international cricket and will form part of the core of the proteas women’s team for the foreseeable future.
Bongeka Gamede photo: Sydney Mahlangu/ Backpagepix.
Proteas Women spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba. photo: richard Wainwright/Backpage pix.
