SOUTHERN CAPE NEWS - The SWD Cricket development program, which was recently launched in the Bitou (Plettenberg Bay) region, aims to expand on the successes already achieved by the union. The expansion within Bitou forms part of the 2012/2013 season. Mossel Bay has also been targeted for the roll-out of development programs.

This rapid expansion follows on successful results yielded by similar development programs elsewhere in the region.

The program, which has been running for the past four seasons, has seen both Thembalethu Cricket Club and Bongolethu Cricket Club finish third in their respective legs of the promotion league. Thembalethu participated in the T20 competition and progressed to the second phase of the competition.

These clubs have come on in leaps and bounds, achieving successes that still elude many established clubs. The completion of facilities in Thembalethu, Bongolethu and Kwanonqaba is also a huge step forward in the quest to nurture emerging talent and develop an interest in the game within all communities.


Present at the first meeting in Bitou were Johan Weyers (Amateur Manager SWDCB), Vuyani Maloi (Black African cricket forum representative at the SWDCB Executive Committee), Ms Nontombi Cekeshe (Chris Nissen Primary School), Mr Mthob Fihla (Chris Nissen Primary School), Ms Phumlan Nosilela (Percy Mdala High School), Mr Vyani July (Phakamsani Primary School) and Luthando Somngesi (SWDCB Schools Cricket Co-ordinator)