The Mpumalanga Rhinos are another one of South Africa’s emerging cricket Unions, who draw players from Mbombela and surrounding Lowveld areas.

The Rhinos have made a fair amount of progress since their full integration into the domestic structure. During the 2024/25 season, they reached the T20 Knockout final where they fell to the Limpopo Impalas in a spirited contest.

Playing out of Uplands College in White River and coached by Mbasa Gqadushe, the Rhinos field a dynamic squad that includes experienced performers like veteran all-rounder Aubrey Swanepoel, a consistent domestic performer over the past decade.

Muhammed Mayet, Yassar Cook and Gareth Dukes have also become accomplished and will be central to their success, with young blood in Hermann Rolfes representing the future.