After captaining the Proteas Men to a historic ICC World Test Championship (WTC) victory at Lord’s, Temba Bavuma will return to his hometown of Langa, proudly carrying the coveted test Mace with him.
On 25 July 2025, Temba, accompanied by eight of his teammates, will embark on the first leg of the official WTC Mace Tour, marking a day dedicated to celebration, pride, and unity.
This special Captain’s Homecoming will honour the people of Langa, where Temba’s journey began, and celebrate the vital role this proud community played in helping shape one of South Africa’s greatest cricket heroes.
Mzansi, you carried us throughout the ICC World Test Championship final at Lords and now we want to share this victory with you 🏆
— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) July 22, 2025
Join us this Friday in KwaLanga, Cape Town for a momentous homecoming as the Mace visits the hometown of our very own Proteas captain 🇿🇦#WozaNawe pic.twitter.com/ZJEpOEMwZs
For the first time, Langa will welcome a World test Champion, South Africa’s first Black African test batter, and a captain who remains undefeated in his reign. A journey shaped by resilience, driven by skill, and marked by the breaking of boundaries.
Cricket South Africa Chief Executive Officer, Pholetsi Moseki, shared his sentiments, stating: “We are extremely excited to be afforded the opportunity to take the Mace to Temba’s hometown of Langa.
“Throughout his cricketing journey, Temba has always paid homage to his roots, and bringing the Mace home is a powerful tribute to the community that helped shape his talent.”
This parade marks the first leg of the official Mace Trophy tour, which is set to commence in full this September covering Kimberley, Bloemfontein, Durban, Gqeberha, East London and Cape Town.
Details regarding the full Mace Tour will be communicated in due course.