Titans Cricket launches national anti-bullying campaign to spread kindness through sport

Laughter, excitement, and a sense of pride filled SuperSport Park in Centurion on Tuesday afternoon, but this time the celebration was about more than just cricket.

- By: Mandisa Ndlovu

As young players lined up to receive their provincial caps, Titans Cricket officially launched a national anti-bullying campaign, using the power of sport to promote kindness, inclusion, and accountability among youth across South Africa.

In partnership with Natasha Mohunlal & Associates Inc. and a child psychologist, the campaign seeks to address bullying within schools and sporting environments through a focus on compassion, understanding, and education rather than punishment. The launch took place during the Titans Regional Teams Capping Ceremony, where 168 players from under-12 to under-17 teams were honoured for their selection to represent the province.

Speaking to the Mail & Guardian, attorney Natasha Mohunlal, who heads the initiative, said the campaign stems from years of witnessing the profound and often devastating effects of bullying on children and their families.