{"id":88472,"date":"2026-01-14T10:50:14","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T08:50:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/?p=88472"},"modified":"2026-01-14T10:50:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T08:50:14","slug":"supersport-schools-launches-new-cricket-magazine-show-cricket-on-216","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.ssschoolsplus.co.za\/?p=88472","title":{"rendered":"SuperSport Schools Launches New Cricket Magazine Show: Cricket on 216"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Johannesburg, Gauteng, 14 January 2026 – <\/strong>SuperSport Schools is proud to announce the launch of its brand-new cricket magazine show, Cricket on 216<\/em>, premiering on Thursday, 15 January 2026 at 19:00 on DStv Channel 216<\/strong> and then On-Demand on the SuperSport Schools YouTube Channe<\/strong>l.<\/p>\n

Designed to bring fans closer to the heartbeat of school and youth cricket across South Africa, Cricket on 216<\/em> will deliver weekly highlights, expert insights, player features, and deep-dive analysis from the country\u2019s most competitive young cricket platforms.<\/p>\n

The show will shine a spotlight on the Switch Schools SA20 Volume 2<\/strong> competition, giving viewers unparalleled access to rising stars shaping the future of the sport. It will also cover the prestigious Khaya Majola Cricket Week<\/strong>, along with a range of provincial tournaments that continue to showcase some of South Africa\u2019s most exciting emerging talent.<\/p>\n

Further coverage will include big school derbies, stand-alone fixtures, and key matchups that ignite passion within school cricket communities nationwide. With the annual Men\u2019s U19 ODI Cricket World Cup <\/strong>taking place again, Cricket on 216 will also track South Africa\u2019s rising Proteas as they take on the world stage.<\/p>\n

Hosted by SuperSport Schools favourites, Olwethu Zondo<\/strong>, Johan \u201cSpoed\u201d Smith<\/strong>, Kuhle \u201cKooks\u201d Sonkosi<\/strong>, and Mpendulo Magubane<\/strong>, the show brings together a dynamic blend of insight, energy, and personality. Joining the team for the first time is Thando Dlamini<\/strong>, who will lead coverage on the girls\u2019 and women\u2019s game, bringing much-needed visibility and analysis to one of the fastest-growing sectors in youth cricket.<\/p>\n

Dlamini is a dynamic young presenter with a digital-first storytelling style and a strong passion for cricket. She has covered a range of major school and youth cricket events, such as the TuksSport Fly@UP <\/strong>and CSA Domestic Season Launch<\/strong>. Her fresh energy and deep understanding of the women\u2019s and girls\u2019 game, and her relatable on-screen presence, align perfectly with SuperSport\u2019s Here for Her ambition.<\/p>\n

\u201cCricket on 216 is an important milestone for us<\/em>,\u201d said Thando Bakumeni, General Manager of SuperSport Schools<\/strong>. \u201cSouth Africa\u2019s school and youth cricket system is rich with talent, passion, and unforgettable stories. This show gives the next generation of Proteas a powerful platform to be seen, celebrated, and supported. We are also excited to expand our coverage of the girls\u2019 and women\u2019s game, a space where growth and potential are limitless.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n

Cricket on 216<\/em> promises to be the definitive destination for fans, schools, players, and families wanting to stay connected to the pulse of youth cricket in South Africa.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t miss the premiere on Thursday, 15 January<\/strong> at 19:00, only on SuperSport Schools DStv Channel 216<\/strong> and then rewatch it on the SuperSport Schools YouTube Channel.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Johannesburg, Gauteng, 14 January 2026 – SuperSport Schools is proud to announce the launch of its brand-new cricket magazine show, Cricket on 216, premiering on Thursday, 15 January 2026 at 19:00 on DStv Channel 216 and then On-Demand on the SuperSport Schools YouTube Channel. Designed to bring fans closer to the heartbeat of school and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":33,"featured_media":88480,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-88472","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/test.ssschoolsplus.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/88472","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/test.ssschoolsplus.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/test.ssschoolsplus.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test.ssschoolsplus.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/33"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test.ssschoolsplus.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=88472"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/test.ssschoolsplus.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/88472\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test.ssschoolsplus.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/88480"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/test.ssschoolsplus.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=88472"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test.ssschoolsplus.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=88472"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test.ssschoolsplus.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=88472"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}