Ntini goes on Ugandan safari

Makhaya Ntini will be travelling to Uganda this weekend as part of South Africa's 10 years of democracy celebrations. Ntini was invited to join Hoosain Ayob, ICC-Africa Regional development manager, to join in the festivities of the 10 years of cricket development by the Uganda Cricket Association.

Ntini will tonight attend a gala dinner with Ugandan cricket stakeholders as well as members of the Southern African business community. On Saturday he will visit Kings College Budo, the oldest cricketing school in the country, to experience first-hand the talents and skill of young Ugandan cricketers.

"As far as we are concerned it's a major scoop to have Makhaya in our midst, said Ayob. "His presence alone will go a long way in strengthening the development programme in Uganda".

Before returning home on Sunday, Ntini will watch a match hosted by UCA between members of the South African community and a UCA's Chairman's XI.

"I am grateful to be part of the enjoyment," said Ntini, "And I look forward to sharing with my Ugandan counterparts my experience of international cricket."