Growing the Game. Transforming Lives. Building the Future.
What We Do
Kei Cricket’s Mini Cricket Programme serves as the foundation of its player development pathway,
introducing young boys and girls to the game in a fun…
The Kei Cricket Youth and Schools Programme serves as the cornerstone of the region’s player
development pathway, with a strong focus on both school's…
The Khaya Majola Hub is Kei Cricket’s flagship grassroots development programme, dedicated to identifying and nurturing talent across rural former Tr…
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Kei Club Cricket comprises a competitive Premier League featuring ten teams: Fighters, Tabase,
Nomandi, WSU NMD, Eagles, WSU Ibika, Wild Coast, Qauken…
The Kei Cricket Senior Provincial Women’s Team represents the pinnacle of women’s cricket within the
Kei Cricket system, showcasing the region’s most …
The Kei Rural Men’s Team continues to demonstrate its growing strength and competitiveness at the
annual CSA Rural Coastal Week, a premier tournament …
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Our team works tirelessly to grow the game, nurture young talent, and create a lasting impact through cricket.
At the Khaya Majola Oval, young cricketers gathered for an engaging hub cricket practice session, showcasing their skills and passion for…
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Our Mini Cricket/Youth and Schools Coordinator recently visited 11 schools in Flagstaff (Mthontsasa Circuit), where a coaching clinic was condu…
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Kei Women delivered a mix of determination, resilience, and composure across two key fixtures in the Women’s Provincial Division 2 tournament, …
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Kei Women brought their Women’s Provincial Division 2 campaign to a powerful close with a well-earned 26-run victory over Eastern Storm Ladies, showc…
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Who We Are
Kei Cricket is one of the sixteen affiliated unions of Cricket South Africa, responsible for developing and promoting cricket across the rural Eastern Cape.
We are a dynamic and growing organisation committed to expanding access to the game while creating meaningful opportunities for playe…
Meet the faces behind Kei Cricket
The Team
Group Photo
Back Row: (L-R) Lwando Mandzondzo: (Head Groundsman) followed by Mawande Ntshinga: (Head Hub Coach) Onke Mampofu: (Head Coach: Senior Women's a…
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Dumisa Makalima
General Manager & Cricket Services Manager
Dumisa Makalima is the General Manager and Cricket Services Manager of Kei Cricket, bringing a wealth of experience as a former professional crickete…
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Lulama Nyamela
Office Administrator & Bookkeeper
A dedicated pillar of Kei Cricket since 2015, Lulama Nyamela brings structure, reliability, and excellence to the organisation. Holding a Diploma in …
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Joseph Thabani Ngqasa
KFC Mini Cricket/ Acting Youth & Schools Coordinator
Ngqasa Thabani Joseph is the KFC Mini Cricket Coordinator and Acting Youth & Schools Coordinator at Kei Cricket. With over 20 years of involvemen…
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Mawande Ntshinga
Head Hub Coach
Mawande Ntshinga, a former provincial player and CSA Level 2 certified coach, leads Kei Cricket’s hub system. His playing career includes U17 Rural W…
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Lihle Mahlanyana
Hub Assistant Coach
Thembalihle Mahlanyana is a Level 2 cricket coach currently working with the Kei Under-16 boys team. His cricket journey began in 2007 at the age of …
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Vuyo Gabela
Hub Assistant coach
Vuyo Gabela is the Hub Assistant Coach at Kei Cricket, working closely with Nomandi Cricket Club to develop players from mini cricket to senior level…
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Joshua Claton Mandiwona
Club & Facilities Coordinator/ Stadium Manager
Joshua Claton Mandiwona is the Club & Facilities Coordinator/ Stadium Manager at Kei Cricket, a role he has held since 2022. His journey with the…
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Onke Mampofu
Senior Women’s & U/19 Girls
Mampofu Onke is the Head Coach of the Women’s and U/19 Girls teams at Kei Cricket. His cricket journey began in 1995 through Bakers Mini Cricket, and…
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Lwando Mandzondzo
Head Groundsman
Since joining the team in 2023, Lwando has been a cornerstone of our operations, ensuring our facilities and playing surfaces meet the highest standa…
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Phinda Nquma
Facilities Support Assisstant
Phinda joined the team in 2025 and has quickly established herself as a reliable and valued member of the organisation. As a dedicated Faciliti…
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Lusanda Mbunye
Media & Marketing
Lusanda Mbunye joined Kei Cricket in 2025 through the National Youth Service Programme, where she initially served as an NYS Administrator. After rec…
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Match officials
Overview
At the heart of Kei Cricket are the dedicated Match Officials who ensure that every game is played fairly, recorded accurately, and conducted with pr…
Alutha Mkhohliwe
Chairperson
A passionate and dedicated contributor to cricket development, Aluta Mkhohliwe joined the Kei Cricket family in 2015 and has since played a vital rol…
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Inga Sobahle
Deputy Chairperson
Yamkela Zangqa
Acting Secretary
Esam Mpafa
Deputy Secretary
Nqabakazi Mkhohliwe
Treasurer
Contact us
Phone: +27 (83) 625-3374
Whatsapp: +27 (83) 625-3374
Email: [email protected]
Address:
Khaya Majola Oval Richardson Park Durban road Mthatha 5099 South Africa
Business hours:
8:30 - 16:30
