Name: Cindy Botha

Age: 26

Position: Striker/Midfielder

Hometown: Durban

Test Caps: 22

International Goals: 4

Major Tournaments: Champs Challenge 2009, Four Nations 2009, Africa Cup 2009, World Cup 2010

Stick Sponsor: Adidas

School Attended: Our Lady of Fatima

Tertiary Institution Attended: UKZN, UNISA

Degree: Bachelor of Social Science Psychology, PGCE, Honours in Special needs

Province: KwaZulu Natal

Debut: 2009 vs Germany

Hockey Role Model: Lindsey Wright & Lloyd Norris-Jones

Role Model: Throughout my life, I have had many role models, but the most important one is my mom. My mom, through the way she lives and has brought my brother and I up, has taught me so much. She has taught me to live a balanced life, and to choose my friends with care, plan my future with purpose and to frame my life with faith and love.

Advice for young Players: Watch your thoughts, for they become words.
Watch your words, for they become actions.
Watch your actions for they become habits.
Watch your habits, for they become character.
Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.