Vala

While Vala Umgodi was largely successful in other provinces, the old Buffelsfontein gold mine presented a unique challenge.

This is part of the Vala Umgodi, or "Close the Hole", operation to curb illegal mining.

“These are the people who died fighting against the junta,” says Vala as he straightens a bouquet that’s fallen over near the grave of his brother-in-law.

Opener and captain Assad Vala added 21, with Sese Bao then adding 50 off 43 balls before being bowled by Alzarri Joseph to leave PNG 98-6.

“Show me another CEO that has more skin in the game at 1 AM in the office,” tweeted Vala Afshar, the businessman and tech columnist who shared the image.