Stellenbosch came alive with colour, rhythm and SA20 excitement today as the SA20 Schools Tour arrived at Pieter Langeveldt Primary School. With just 24 days to go until Season 4 lights up South Africa, learners were treated to an unforgettable celebration of cricket, entertainment and youth energy.
A major highlight of the day was the arrival of SA20 Legend Makhaya Ntini, one of South Africa’s most celebrated fast bowlers. Learners erupted as he stepped onto the field, sharing stories, engaging with the children and inspiring the next generation with his trademark presence and warmth.
Joining him was Paarl Royals’ player, Nqaba Peter, who brought the cricket action to life through demonstrations, fun Q&A moments and interactions that showcased the excitement of SA20 on and off the field.
Entertainment surged as DJ Bravo delivered a high-energy performance that had the school buzzing. The morning was led by Leandie Durandt, an actor, TV presenter and motivational speaker who forms part of the SA20 20th Player campaign, an initiative that brings influential personalities into the heart of the league to connect cricket with culture, entertainment and youth energy. Leandie hosted activities, drove chants and kept learners fully engaged from start to finish, carrying the SA20 spirit into the community ahead of the new season.
The excitement peaked with the appearance of the SA20 Trophy, as learners lined up for photos and celebrated their connection to the upcoming season.
With world-class cricket, entertainment, music and family activities, the Western Cape is gearing up for its most exciting SA20 summer yet. MI Cape Town return to Newlands and Paarl Royals to Boland Park for their five home games, with tickets selling fast across all fixtures.
For all the team fixtures visit www.sa20.co.za/matches
In addition to world-class cricket, SA20 will offer a full festival atmosphere throughout the season, with lots of activities for families, from live music, interactive fan zones, dance moments to “Put Your Hands Up”, the chance to win a car, and the massive R2 million Catch a Million challenge, where fans can win their share by taking a clean one-handed catch.
The SA20 Final at Newlands on Sunday 25 January is also approaching a full sell out. General access tickets are sold out, but a limited number of premium hospitality packages remain available. These include the best views, world class catering and a halftime performance by Will Linley.
Hospitality packages can be secured at www.sa20.co.za/hospitality.
Tickets for all matches are available at tickets.sa20.co.za or directly from the stadium ticket office.
For more information, follow #SA20 on all platforms: Twitter @SA20_League, Facebook @SA20League, Instagram @sa20_league, TikTok @sa20_league and YouTube @SA20_League.
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Author: Karina van den Heever from On Point PR on behalf of Betway SA20.
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