He is not a stranger to SA Cricket, He represented the U/19 SA Team which played in a World Cup. He has had two solid seasons with the Lions + is looking forward to a strong start next coming season.

We at SARTORI™ asked Mangi a few questions to give you a deeper understanding of this cricketer.

Where were you born + raised?

In a township called Duduza, in the East Rand.

Tell us about your favourite Sporting Experience?

When I played my first game for South Africa.

Tell us about your Hardest Training Session?

When we hiked for 40km with titans go pre-season.

What is the worst thing about your professional career? 

As a wicket keeper, it is the fact that I’ll never have normal fingers.

If you were not an athlete, what would you be?

A Motivational Speaker and mentor.

Tell us the story of your first kiss?

Let’s leave this unsaid.

What is your favourite meal to cook?

Definitely a mean Beef stew.

What is the first thing you do when you wake up? 

Play music. Gospel music.

How do you relax / what do you do in your downtime?

I never used to relax, so I often experienced physical and mental burnouts. So, have been training myself to switch off and have recently picked up golf.

What inspires you?

People who never give up. I have so many of these people in my close circle of family and friends and I find true inspiration from those whose circumstances are unbearable, but they just keep going.

Mangi, thank you for taking the time to share. All the best this upcoming season!