Young talent and tireless contributors were celebrated at CSA’s Pathway Awards, a tribute to the passion powering South African cricket’s future. Source image: CSA
(The Post News)- Cricket South Africa (CSA) rolled out the red carpet for the next generation of cricketing talent at its annual CSA Pathway Awards, held on Thursday morning at Emperors Palace under the theme “Celebrating Greatness.” The ceremony honoured players, coaches, administrators, and volunteers who’ve gone above and beyond in shaping the future of the sport.
The awards recognised standout performances across grassroots, school, and amateur levels, with 25 trophies handed out. At the heart of it all was the KFC Mini-Cricket programme, a key pillar in South Africa’s development system.
Makgokolotso Moremoholo (Free State) and Ntombikayise Patience Xongo (Kei) were jointly crowned KFC Mini-Cricket Coaches of the Year. The coordinators’ honours went to Ofentse Ranoto (Titans) and Bongani Gwamanda (KZN Inland). Phillipine Setlau (Mpumalanga) received the KFC Bucket Loads of Good Award for her community impact through cricket.
On the youth side, Jason Rowles (Central Gauteng Lions) and Janicke Janse van Rensburg (Titans) were named U19 Players of the Year. The inaugural Schools SA20 recognised James Robb-Quinlan (Bishops) and Karabo Meso (Steyn City) for their brilliance in T20 cricket.
Allrounder SW Kemp (North West) bagged Student of the Year, while Fay Cowling and Dian Forrester scooped the Newcomer of the Season titles.
CSA also applauded stars in special needs cricket and behind-the-scenes excellence.
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