South African sports minister calls for boycott of Afghanistan Cricket Match

The South African Minister of Sports, Nathi Mthethwa, has joined calls for a boycott of Afghanistan’s cricket match in the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan. Mthethwa expressed support for the British politicians who want the game to be canceled in response to the Taliban’s repression of women.

Earlier, over 160 prominent British politicians signed a letter demanding that England cancel its match against Afghanistan. This match is scheduled to take place in Lahore on February 26, 2025, as part of the Champions Trophy.