What league does South Africa play in?

South Africa play in the WC D3A.

When was South Africa founded?

South Africa was founded in 1937.

Who is the head coach of South Africa?

The head coach of South Africa is Robert Mancini.

Who is the captain of South Africa?

The captain of South Africa is Zayn du Plessis.

Who is the general manager of South Africa?

The general manager of South Africa is Flip Kotze.

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2012-2013 Season

South Africa were 5-0-0 in the 2012-13 WC D3 season with 15 points, 1st overall.

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2012-2013 South Africa Player Stats

All Positions

South Africa — 2012-2013 Skater Stats
#	N	Skater	Regular Season						Postseason
#	N	Skater	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-
WC D3
1.		Gareth Reinecke (LW)	5	4	14	18	12	19
2.		Joshua Reinecke (D)	5	9	7	16	16	20
3.		Uthman Samaai (F)	5	5	10	15	8	17
4.		Jack Valadas (F)	5	3	3	6	0	5
5.		Christopher Reeves (D)	5	3	3	6	0	5
6.		Marc Giot (F)	5	3	2	5	4	6
7.		Cameron Birrell (D)	5	2	2	4	8	7
8.		Deen Magmoed (D/F)	5	1	3	4	0	11
9.		Zayn du Plessis (F)	4	2	1	3	2	3
10.		Andre Marais (D)	5	2	1	3	2	7
11.		Jason Gonsalves (D)	5	1	2	3	2	1
12.		Cai Nebe (F)	5	1	1	2	0	2
13.		Robin Forsythe (F)	5	1	1	2	10	10
14.		Luke Stringer (D)	5	1	1	2	14	3
15.		Xander Botha (F)	5	1	0	1	0	1
16.		Luke Carelse (D/F)	5	0	1	1	0	1
17.		David Watson (D)	5	0	1	1	2	9
18.		Wesley Krotz (F)	5	0	0	0	4	0

South Africa — 2012-2013 Goalie Stats
#	N	Goalie	Regular Season									Postseason
#	N	Goalie	GP	GAA	SV%	W	L	T	SO	TOI	SVS	GP	GAA	SV%
WC D3
1.		Lucian Lorenzo (G)	1	0.00	1.000	0	0	-	0	40:00	10
2.		Jack Nebe (G)	5	1.85	.926	5	0	-	0	260:00	100

2012-2013 South Africa Staff

Head CoachRobert Mancini
Asst. CoachNicholas Graf
Asst. CoachJean-Michel van Doesburgh
General ManagerFlip Kotze
General ManagerQuintin Steytler

Team Staff History

2012-2013 South Africa Captains

"C"

Zayn du Plessis

"A"

Team Captaincy History

2012-2013 South Africa Demographics

South Africa Facts

Plays in: World Championship Division 3 Group A
2027: WC D3A -
2026: WC D3A -
2025: WC D3A -
2024: WC D3A -

2012-2013 South Africa Roster Facts

Nationalities

20 players

Experience

South Africa: 410 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

South Africa Games

South Africa — 2012-2013 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
04/19/2026 06:00 PM UTC	South Africa	Bosnia and Herzegovina	4 - 3	WC D3A
04/17/2026 06:00 PM UTC	South Africa	Turkmenistan	5 - 3	WC D3A
04/16/2026 06:00 PM UTC	Turkey	South Africa	8 - 1	WC D3A
04/14/2026 06:00 PM UTC	Thailand	South Africa	7 - 3	WC D3A
04/13/2026 06:00 PM UTC	Mexico	South Africa	5 - 4 (OT 62:00)	WC D3A

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South Africa History and Standings

South Africa — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	WC D3A	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2025-2026	WC D3A	5	2	2	-	0	1	17	26	7	1.4	4	-
2024-2025	WC D3A	5	1	3	-	0	1	12	24	4	0.8	4	-
2023-2024	WC D3A	5	1	4	-	0	0	13	26	3	0.6	5	-
2022-2023	WC D3A	4	2	2	-	0	0	16	17	6	1.5		-
2021-2022	WC D3B	4	3	0	-	0	1	24	13	10	2.5		Promoted
2020-2021	WC D3B	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Tournament Cancelled
2019-2020	WC D3B	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Tournament Cancelled
2018-2019	WC D3	5	1	4	-	0	0	18	37	3	0.6	6	Relegated
2017-2018	WC D3	5	2	3	-	0	0	13	18	6	1.2	4	-
2016-2017	WC D3	3	1	2	-	0	0	14	9	3	1	3	Placement game win
2015-2016	WC D3	5	3	2	-	0	0	29	16	9	1.8		-
2014-2015	WC D2B	5	1	4	-	0	0	11	20	3	0.6	6	Relegated
2013-2014	WC D2B	5	1	4	-	0	0	8	19	3	0.6	5	-
2012-2013	WC D3	5	5	0	-	0	0	39	8	15	3		Promoted
2011-2012	WC D2B	5	0	5	-	0	0	4	32	0	0	6	Relegated
2010-2011	WC D3	5	4	0	-	0	1	43	9	13	2.6		-
2009-2010	WC D3	2	1	1	-	0	0	15	5	3	1.5		-
2008-2009	WC D2	5	0	5	-	0	0	8	54	0	0	6	Relegated
2007-2008	WC D3	5	4	1	-	0	0	29	16	12	2.4		Promoted
2006-2007	WC D3	4	1	3	-	0	0	17	16	3	0.75	4	-
2005-2006	WC D2	5	0	5	0	-	-	12	59	0	0	6	Relegated
2004-2005	WC D3	4	3	1	0	-	-	47	12	6	1.5		Promoted
2003-2004	WC D2	5	0	5	0	-	-	9	48	0	0	6	Relegated
2002-2003	WC D2	5	1	4	0	-	-	19	32	2	0.4	5	-
2001-2002	WC D2	5	1	4	0	-	-	13	37	2	0.4	5	-
2000-2001	WC D2	5	2	3	0	-	-	17	48	4	0.8	4	-
1999-2000	WC D	2	2	0	0	-	-	16	5	4	2	4	Promoted
	WC D	2	1	1	0	-	-	10	14	2	1	2	-
1998-1999	WC D	2	1	1	0	-	-	5	7	2	1	5	-

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

South Africa — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Jacob Bate (F)	2026-2027	Oceanside Generals	VIJHL	10	2	6	8	11
2.	Cameron Birrell (D)	2026-2027	WildHogs HC Arosa	SwissDiv3	2	0	0	0	6
3.	Damian Cardoso (F)	2026-2027	Basingstoke Bison 2	NIHL 2	-	-	-	-	-

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

South Africa — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2025-2026	View Roster	5'10"	174 lbs	27.65
2024-2025	View Roster	5'10"	172 lbs	26.55
2023-2024	View Roster	5'11"	181 lbs	28.15
2022-2023	View Roster	5'11"	183 lbs	27.85
2021-2022	View Roster	5'11"	181 lbs	27.32

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

South Africa — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Uthman Samaai (F)	69	42	46	88
2.	Michael Edwards (F)	65	41	41	82
3.	Andre Marais (D)	84	30	35	65
4.	Jack Valadas (F)	97	29	34	63
5.	Marc Giot (F)	82	26	30	56

Franchise All-Time Goals

South Africa — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Uthman Samaai (F)	69	42	46	88
2.	Michael Edwards (F)	65	41	41	82
3.	Andre Marais (D)	84	30	35	65
4.	Jack Valadas (F)	97	29	34	63
5.	Marc Giot (F)	82	26	30	56

Franchise All-Time Assists

South Africa — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Uthman Samaai (F)	69	42	46	88
2.	Michael Edwards (F)	65	41	41	82
3.	Andre Marais (D)	84	30	35	65
4.	Jack Valadas (F)	97	29	34	63
5.	Gareth Reinecke (F)	30	20	32	52

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

South Africa — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Cameron Birrell (D)	58	14	38	142
2.	Burton Matthews (D)	28	3	18	119
3.	Michael Edwards (F)	65	41	82	97
4.	Dan van Hemert (D)	39	5	22	84
5.	Marc Giot (F)	82	26	56	76

Franchise All-Time Games Played

South Africa — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Jack Valadas (F)	97	29	34	63
2.	Andre Marais (D)	84	30	35	65
3.	Marc Giot (F)	82	26	30	56
4.	Uthman Samaai (F)	69	42	46	88
5.	Deen Magmoed (D)	69	20	18	38

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

South Africa — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Joshua Reinecke (F)	14	14	27	1.93
2.	Geraldo Geffen (F)	4	6	7	1.75
3.	Edward Compton (F)	4	2	7	1.75
4.	Gareth Reinecke (F)	30	20	52	1.73
5.	Andrew Boushy (F)	9	7	14	1.56

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

South Africa — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Gareth Reinecke (F)	2012-2013	WC D3	5	4	14	18	3.60	12
2.	Joshua Reinecke (F)	2012-2013	WC D3	5	9	7	16	3.20	16
3.	Uthman Samaai (F)	2012-2013	WC D3	5	5	10	15	3.00	8
4.	Alan Verwey (D)	1991-1992	WC C2	5	10	4	14	2.80	2
5.	Gareth Reinecke (F)	2004-2005	WC D3	4	7	7	14	3.50	2

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

South Africa — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Alan Verwey (D)	1991-1992	WC C2	5	10	4	14	2.80	2
2.	Joshua Reinecke (F)	2012-2013	WC D3	5	9	7	16	3.20	16
3.	Michael Edwards (F)	2004-2005	WC D3	4	9	3	12	3.00	24
4.	Chett Meyer (F)	1997-1998	WC D	5	9	1	10	2.00	18
5.	Gareth Reinecke (F)	2004-2005	WC D3	4	7	7	14	3.50	2

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

South Africa — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Gareth Reinecke (F)	2012-2013	WC D3	5	4	14	18	3.60	12
2.	Uthman Samaai (F)	2012-2013	WC D3	5	5	10	15	3.00	8
3.	Jack Valadas (F)	2009-2010	WC D3	3	3	8	11	3.67	2
4.	Uthman Samaai (F)	2015-2016	WC D3	5	3	8	11	2.20	0
5.	Marc Giot (F)	2010-2011	WC D3	4	1	8	9	2.25	6

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

South Africa — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Cameron Birrell (D)	2016-2017	WC D3	4	0	5	5	1.25	50
2.	Burton Matthews (D)	2010-2011	WC D3	4	2	6	8	2.00	47
3.	Nicholas Graf (D)	2011-2012	WC D2B	5	0	0	0	0.00	39
4.	Lee Dawson (D)	1997-1998	WC D	5	0	1	1	0.20	33
5.	Dan van Hemert (D)	1997-1998	WC D	5	1	4	5	1.00	31