Wesley Botton

1 week ago | citizen.co.za | Wesley Botton

There’s a perspective that has emerged from some quarters that Temba Bavuma cannot be criticised. How condescending. Public figures, including professional athletes, will always be held to account more than the general public. It’s a natural byproduct of fame and fortune. And as the captain of the Proteas cricket team, Bavuma will be a target of criticism, as is the case with any other national skippers or elite sport stars.

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Wesley Botton

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1 week ago | citizen.co.za | Wesley Botton

South Africa’s latest sporting victory had special relevance for some, while others were just there to bask in national pride, with hundreds of fans turning up in Sandton on Thursday to welcome the Proteas team home. After securing the country’s first major cricket title in 27 years, beating Australia to win the World Test Championship final last weekend, the Proteas squad returned to a lively reception at OR Tambo International on Wednesday.

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Wesley Botton

‘It’s all about ubuntu’: Fans celebrate with world champion ProteasSouth Africa’s latest sporting victory had special relevance for some, while others were just there to bask in national pride, with hundreds of fans …

1 week ago | citizen.co.za | Wesley Botton

When South African athletes and teams are not winning, sport fans and local media can be very critical, but when they are triumphant, the celebrations are next level. As a sporting nation, we don’t have much time for second best. That’s not to say we don’t appreciate silver and bronze medals, or the efforts of teams that progress to playoffs at major tournaments, but the celebrations are far more limited when we don’t win gold.