Cricket South Africa (CSA) regrets to inform the public and cricket stakeholders that the planned Mace Trophy Tour stop in East London scheduled for Thursday, 25 September 2025 has unfortunately been cancelled. This decision follows the ongoing protests in the city, which we have been monitoring over the past week or so.
Our ultimate aim in making this difficult decision was to prioritise the safety and security of the public, the team and staff (guided by security experts).
Please note that planned activities for the other cities on the tour are going ahead as per the itinerary below.
Tuesday, 23 September 2025: Kimberley and Bloemfontein
12:30 – 14:00: Tsoseletso High School – Rocklands, Bloemfontein
17:00 – 18:30: Airport Meet and Greet – King Shaka International, Durban
Wednesday, 24 September 2025: Durban and Gqeberha
09:30 – 12:00: Castle Lager Braai Day at Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium – Durban
17:30 – 19:30: Boardwalk Mall Photo Opportunity and Signing Session – Gqeberha
Friday, 26 September 2025: Cape Town
12:00 – 13:00: Fan Meet & Greet, Grand Parade – Cape Town
13:00 – 14:45: CBD Open Bus Parade – Cape Town
We appreciate your understanding!
Source: cricket.co.za
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