Integrated financial services provider Momentum, through its business unit Momentum Investments, is the latest partner to be associated with the Nelson Mandela Legacy Cup.
Momentum Investments has come on board as the official supporting partner to this special event.
“It is a privilege to be sponsoring the Nelson Mandela Legacy Cup,” says Momentum Investments' head of marketing, Vina Naidoo.
“For Momentum Investments this is a platform that we can display our commitment to social initiatives that give back to the good of South Africa. It is a day that Momentum Investments and South Africa's best sportsmen, the Proteas and the Springboks, come together for the single cause of contributing to the Nelson Mandela Foundation.”
The Bidvest Wanderers Stadium will host this historic encounter that will see the Ticketpro Proteas take on the Springboks in a unique T20 clash.
The match is a special event to commemorate Madiba on the first anniversary of his passing, and will be played in his honour and to celebrate his legacy.
The Springboks have signalled their intention to go all out, by appointing former Proteas wicketkeeper Mark Boucher as their head coach.
Boucher, who handed out the Springboks’ jerseys in September before their superb victory over Australia at DHL Newlands Stadium in Cape Town, will surely be calling on all his knowledge and experience, hoping to guide the Boks to a first-ever win against the Proteas.
“This is a unique challenge, and I’m very excited to be involved with the Springboks,” said Boucher.
“I know the Springboks are not celebrated for their cricketing skills, but it was clear to see early this year in Cape Town that these boys know how to handle a cricket bat and ball. And they certainly don’t lack anything when it comes to being competitive.
“In the previous match, Butch James took the gloves and I’ll share some tips with him, but generally we have some very talented guys across the park.”
Springbok management has also confirmed that kicking coach and former Bok flyhalf Louis Koen will replace the injured Jean de Villiers in the starting XI. Koen was an accomplished schoolboy cricketer during his time at Paarl Gymnasium.
Willem Alberts, who took two wickets with consecutive balls and hit a quick 10 runs off nine balls at Newlands in January, has been named as the Springbok captain in place of De Villiers.
A pledge line to raise funds for the Nelson Mandela Foundation will also take place on the day.
The aim of the Nelson Mandela Foundation is to contribute to the making of a just society by utilising the legacy of Nelson Mandela as a vital instrument for sharing memory, for growing it, and for engaging it in the pursuit of social cohesion. This it does through providing an integrated and rich public information resource on his life and times, and by convening dialogue around critical social issues.
To support this living legacy and the future of our youth, SMS "Madiba" to 42607 and pledge R30. Terms and conditions apply.
From an entertainment perspective, legendary South African artist Johnny Clegg will perform on the day. He will be joined by award-winning rock group Prime Circle, who will entertain fans before the match.
Fans will also get the opportunity to be part of an autograph session with selected members of both teams.
The popular hit-a-six competition will once again keep fans screaming for big hits, and a kicking competition will also take place between the two sides.
There are still tickets available for the match. Tickets are available from www.ticketpro.co.za and range between R90 and R200. Gates open at 15h00.
The match will be televised live on SuperSport 2.