Sedibu Mohlaba earns third world cup medal with Proteas Women
Proteas Women’s manager Sedibu Mohlaba reflects on his journey from Limpopo cricket to three world final appearances, including the 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup.
POLOKWANE – Cricket South Africa Proteas’ team manager Sedibu Mohlaba, originally from Seshego, has made his mark on the international stage.
Mohlaba joined Cricket South Africa (CSA) in July 2017, after assisting the national side on several tours from 2016.
Since then, he has been part of the Proteas women’s team, contributing to some of their most historic moments.
He is now a three-time world medallist, having been part of the management team for the T20 World Cup runners-up in 2023 (South Africa), the T20 World Cup runners-up in 2024 (Dubai, on behalf of Bangladesh), and most recently, the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 runners-up in India.
“The 2023 tournament was a great achievement. It was the first time we ever reached a final. This recent result is also special because no one gave us a chance after our first game loss. It was a tougher, longer format and doing it in India, in front of 45 000 people, was surreal,” Mohlaba said.
He started his journey with the Proteas women during a tour to Bangladesh in 2017 before being offered a full-time contract later that year, following the ICC Women’s World Cup in England.
As team manager, his role is to provide operational support and coordinate logistics, working closely with the head coach and support staff.
“I handle the team’s admin, planning, and logistics – essentially, ensuring everything runs smoothly so the players can focus on the game,” he said.
Before joining CSA, Mohlaba was deeply involved in Limpopo cricket, having played junior provincial cricket, coached, and worked for Limpopo Impala Cricket, which helped pave his way to the national setup.
“Coming from Seshego, people from bigger cities sometimes doubt your ability. You have to work harder to be recognised. What kept me going was self-belief, the support of my family and friends, and remembering that someone saw potential in me, so I must repay that faith by giving my best,” he said.
Mohlaba says he loves cricket because of its unpredictability and rhythm.
“I love the ebbs and flows. One moment you’re out of the game, the next you’re back in with a winning chance. The game rewards consistency, and the more consistent you are, the greater your success.”
Looking ahead, he hopes for stronger partnerships to grow cricket at grassroots level.
“My plea to government is to continue, or even strengthen, their relationship with provincial federations. Let’s give kids access to the sport so it can grow in the province. There are plenty of opportunities out there.”
