Proteas players pay tribute to the coaches that inspired them at the 2022 KFC Mini-Cricket National Seminar Johannesburg, 15 July 2022: KFC Mini-Cricket hosted its annual National Seminar in celebration of the country’s largest development programme which feeds the potential of humanity through sport. The programme does not only impact the 126 000 000 KFC Mini-Cricketers, it also has the potential to touch communities through the 13 600 KFC Mini-Cricket volunteer coaches.

Over 180 KFC Mini-Cricket volunteer coaches made their way to the annual National Seminar held in Sun City from the 11^th to the 13^th of July 2022. The seminar was graced by the presence of 4 Proteas players who inspired coaches by paying tribute to all volunteers who have been involved in making the KFC Mini-Cricket programme a great success over the last 40 years.

RUSTENBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 11: Enoch Nkwe of CSA during day 2 of the KFC Mini-Cricket National Seminar at Sun City on July 11, 2022 in Rustenburg, South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images)

RUSTENBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 11: Kagiso Rabada of the Proteas during day 2 of the KFC Mini-Cricket National Seminar at Sun City on July 11, 2022 in Rustenburg, South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images)

RUSTENBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 11: Kagiso Rabada of the Proteas playing mini cricket with teammate Temba Bavuma during day 2 of the KFC Mini-Cricket National Seminar at Sun City on July 11, 2022 in Rustenburg, South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images)

RUSTENBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 11: Kagiso Rabada, Tazmin Brits, Temba Bavuma, Raesibe Ntozakhe and Enoch Nkwe during day 2 of the KFC Mini-Cricket National Seminar at Sun City on July 11, 2022 in Rustenburg, South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images)

The players who attended the seminar include, Temba Bavuma, Raisibe Nthozake, Tazmin Britz and Kagiso Rabada. The 4 Proteas were part of a panel discussion where attendees asked them questions and they were joined by Cricket South Africa Director, Enoch Nkwe. The theme of their discussion quickly turned to the coaches that influenced them when they grew up. What surprised the coaches in attendance was that these coaches were some of the attendees and they are still part of the programme. The entire panel pointed to coaches in the audience and called them out for their impact on their careers.

KFC Brand Purpose and Reputation Manager Andra Nel said, “The work that the coaches do in the KFC Mini-Cricket cannot be underestimated and there is no better way to celebrate their hard work than by recognizing our phenomenal volunteer coaches. These inspiring individuals are the heart of the programme, making it a success in every corner of the country. Their selfless dedication allows the programme to be comprehensive and teach the kids important life skills which are considered beneficial throughout their lives. They champion the spirit of community by keeping the KFC Mini-Cricket flame and we could not be prouder to have them as coaches” KFC Mini-Cricket provincial coordinators, Mark Khobane and Horatius Sokhanyile together with KFC Mini-Cricket coach Jerry Thulo and all volunteer coaches were mentioned with equal reverence as former CSA Director of the National Academy and SA U19 coach Anton Ferreira.

RUSTENBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 11: Raesibe Ntozakhe of the Ladies Proteas during day 2 of the KFC Mini-Cricket National Seminar at Sun City on July 11, 2022 in Rustenburg, South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images)

RUSTENBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 11: Tazmin Brits of the Proteas ladies during day 2 of the KFC Mini-Cricket National Seminar at Sun City on July 11, 2022 in Rustenburg, South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images)

RUSTENBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 11: Temba Bavuma of the Proteas during day 2 of the KFC Mini-Cricket National Seminar at Sun City on July 11, 2022 in Rustenburg, South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images)

RUSTENBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 11: Temba Bavuma of the Proteas playing mini cricket with teammate Kagiso Rabada during day 2 of the KFC Mini-Cricket National Seminar at Sun City on July 11, 2022 in Rustenburg, South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images)