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SA U19 Men’s Squad Announced for Bangladesh Series and Zimbabwe Tri-Series

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SA U19 Men’s Squad Announced for Bangladesh Series and Zimbabwe Tri-Series:

JOHANNESBURG: Cricket South Africa (CSA) has today announced the South Africa Under-19 (SA U19) Men’s squad for the upcoming three-match Youth One-Day International (YODI) series against Bangladesh, followed by a tri-series involving hosts Zimbabwe and Bangladesh in Harare.

The three-match home series against Bangladesh will be played from 17 – 22 July at Willowmoore Park in Benoni, before both teams travel to Zimbabwe for the tri-series scheduled from 25 July – 10 August.

The tour forms part of the squad’s ongoing preparation for the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026, set to take place in Namibia and Zimbabwe early next year.

KZN Inland batter Muhammad Bulbulia and Lions all-rounder Jason Rowles will continue to share captaincy duties, having led the junior Proteas during the recent series against Namibia.

There are three new faces in the squad, with Lions duo Corne Botha (seamer) and Armaan Manack (top order batter), along with Titans batter Vihan Pretorius, all earning their maiden call-ups to the national age-group side.

SA U19 Convenor of Selectors Patrick Moroney commented: “We had a productive selection week featuring three competitive 50-over matches involving a pool of 27 players.

“Armaan impressed with a standout knock of 147 and has shown good progression through the emerging setup. Vihan brings added depth with his versatility as a batting option, while Corne has been on our radar for some time and really put his hand up with the ball this past week.

“Overall, we’re pleased with the balance of the squad and look forward to seeing how these players take their opportunities in the coming weeks.”

SA U19 Head Coach Malibongwe Maketa added: “We’ve retained both Muhammed and Jason as co-captains because we believe strongly in developing leadership within our youth structures. This approach also gives us the opportunity to assess both players in leadership roles across more matches before selecting a single captain for next year’s Under-19 World Cup.

“We’ve always maintained that the door to selection remains open, and it’s exciting for us as coaches to welcome new players like Corne, Armaan, and Vihan. They’ve shown great promise, and this tour gives us the opportunity to see how they perform at junior international level.

“The home series against Bangladesh will be a strong test against a quality subcontinent side and provides exactly the type of challenge we need as we continue building towards the World Cup. Both series will help us assess our progress and identify areas for improvement as we sharpen our preparations.”

SA U19 Men’s Squad – Youth ODI series against Bangladesh U19 and Youth ODI Tri-series against Zimbabwe U19 and Bangladesh U19
Muhammad Bulbulia (captain, KZN Inland), Jason Rowles (captain, Lions), JJ Basson (Lions), Corne Botha (Lions), Daniel Bosman (Western Province), Paul James (Western Province), Enathi Khitshini (Garden Route Badgers), Adnaan Lagadien (Western Province), Bandile Mbatha (Dolphins), Armaan Manack (Lions), Bayanda Majola (Dolphins), Kamogelo Phiri (Lions), Vihan Pretorius (Titans), Ntando Soni (Warriors) and Jorich van Schalkwyk (Titans).

Management
Malibongwe Maketa (Head Coach), Blanche Conradie (Manager), Imraan Khan (Batting Coach), Paul Adams (Bowling Coach), Thabang Kumalo (Fielding Coach), Tumi Masekela (Strength and Conditioning Coach), Sheenagh Jordaan (Physiotherapist), Kyle Southgate (Team Analyst), Eugene Oppelt (Performance Psychologist) and Lita Gqirana (Media Manager).

SA U19 Men’s Youth ODI Series against Bangladesh U19

Warm-up Match – Monday, 14 July at 09:30
CSA U19 Invitation XI vs Bangladesh U19 – Groenkloof Oval, Pretoria

1st YODI – Thursday, 17 July at 09:30
South Africa U19 vs Bangladesh U19 – Willowmoore Park, Benoni

2nd YODI – Saturday, 19 July at 09:30
South Africa U19 vs Bangladesh U19 – Willowmoore Park, Benoni

3rd YODI – Tuesday, 22 July at 09:30
South Africa U19 vs Bangladesh U19 – Willowmoore Park, Benoni

YODI Tri-series Fixtures

Friday, 25 July – 09:15
Zimbabwe U19 vs South Africa U19 – Sunrise Sports Club, Harare

Saturday, 26 July – 09:15
South Africa U19 vs Bangladesh U19 – Sunrise Sports Club, Harare

Monday, 28 July – 09:15
Zimbabwe U19 vs Bangladesh U19 – Harare Sports Club, Harare

Tuesday, 29 July – 09:15
Zimbabwe U19 vs South Africa U19 – Harare Sports Club, Harare

Thursday, 31 July – 09:15
Bangladesh U19 vs South Africa U19 – Harare Sports Club, Harare

Friday, 01 August – 09:15
Zimbabwe U19 vs Bangladesh U19 – Harare Sports Club, Harare

Monday, 04 August – 09:15
Zimbabwe U19 vs South Africa U19 – Harare Sports Club, Harare

Wednesday, 06 August – 09:15
South Africa U19 vs Bangladesh U19 – Harare Sports Club, Harare

Friday, 08 August – 09:15
Zimbabwe U19 vs Bangladesh U19 – Harare Sports Club, Harare

Sunday, 10 August – 09:15
Number 1 vs Number 2 – Harare Sports Club, Harare

Source: cricket.co.za

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Sophiatown: The Lost “Paris of the Transvaal”

Sophiatown’s golden age was the 1940s and 50s. It was a dense, vibrant, and often dangerous neighborhood, characterized by “backyard” rooms, shebeens (illegal speakeasies), and a sophisticated social scene. It was the birthplace of Kwaito’s ancestors and the legendary “Marabi” music—a blend of traditional African rhythms and American ragtime. The streets were home to the most iconic figures of African literature and music: Miriam Makeba found her voice here; Hugh Masekela received his first trumpet from a local priest; and the writers of Drum magazine, like Can Themba and Bloke Modisane, used the neighborhood as their muse. They dressed in Fedora hats and double-breasted suits, channeling the style of Hollywood gangsters and Harlem intellectuals, creating a world that was cosmopolitain, intellectual, and radically multi-racial.

However, the “Bohemia” of Sophiatown was an existential threat to the National Party’s vision of total racial separation. The government viewed it as a “black spot” in a white area. In 1955, the state launched Western Areas Removal Scheme. On the morning of February 9th, 2,000 heavily armed police officers moved in, forcing families into trucks at gunpoint. They were relocated to the newly established matchbox houses of the South Western Townships (Soweto), 20 kilometers away. The resistance was led by figures like Trevor Huddleston, the Anglican priest whose church, St. Joseph’s, still stands today. Despite the slogan “Ons dak nie, ons pola hier” (We are not moving, we are staying here), the bulldozers were relentless.