Koeksisters and centuries: The sweet secret behind Brits' year

FOR a generation of children spinach had magical powers.

- ZAAHIER ADAMS

Their favourite cartoon character, Popeye the Sailor Man, would gobble it down, and instantly be charged up with superhuman strength to fight off villains.

Tazmin Brits, the superhero of the Proteas Women's team, has now revealed that she also has a secret food that gives her extraordinary talents.

Only it's not green spinach smoothies for Brits, but in actual fact South Africa's favourite doughy deep-fried sweet treat.

"I want to say maybe koeksisters," Brits responded, when asked what she's been eating that has led her to becoming the first women's cricketer to score five centuries in a calendar year.

It's a well-known secret that batting coach Baakier Abrahams has a sweet tooth, and often keeps a few koeksisters in his kit bag, which could possibly be the motivation for Brits to drive from her George home to Gqeberha to meet Abrahams for extra net sessions.