Lukhanyo Gqokoma

Lukhanyo Gqokoma is a South African sports journalist specialising in cricket, football and rugby, covering domestic and international sport. He writes for SA Cricket Magazine, SoccerMag and Africa Picks, covering breaking news, match reports, previews, features and analysis. Cricket forms a significant part of his regular reporting. Lukhanyo holds a BA Humanities degree from Stellenbosch University, where he majored in Political Science, History and isiXhosa. His academic background has shaped his interest in the people, history and wider context surrounding sport. While statistics tell part of the story, Lukhanyo is particularly interested in the people and moments behind them. He enjoys storytelling that captures what makes sport memorable, with a particular interest in nostalgia and revisiting the players, matches and moments that have shaped sporting history.