Sanele Zwane is a developing leader with PPI-SA’s Primary School Program.
Name: Sanele Zwane
Age: Turning 13 (Birthday is tomorrow, October 24, 2012!)
Grade: 6
We all know that PeacePlayers wouldn’t exist without our participants. They make us who we are. Under our vision, one of our goals is to “Develop Leaders”. Sanele Zwane is an example of someone who has been able to flourish as a leader because of PPI-SA. Sanele plays for Carrington Primary school in our “City” area. He has been with us for two years and has displayed love and passion for basketball as well as being a leader among his peers. He is the captain of the PPI-SA team at Carrington Primary School, and was chosen as an All-Star at our last City Wide Tournament. Sanele is not only a good basketball player, he is someone with honorable character and he is loved by his coach and teammates. He is always willing to lend out a helping hand and make his teammates better. We asked Sanele some questions about his experience with PPI, and where he hopes to go in the future.
Where did you grow up?
I grew up in Seaview, a peri urban area of Durban. My mom passed away when I was very young. I was raised by my grandmother, aunt, and cousin. My father now lives and works in Johannesburg.
When did you start with PeacePlayers?
I attend Carrington Primary school. I used to watch people playing basketball at Carrington from when I was in grade 1. I started to play in grade 5. I am going to carry on playing basketball because I love it.
What is your favorite part of being on a team with PPI?
To make friends with other people who also love basketball. I love basketball so much, Im going to play the rest of my life.
Sanele (in green Jersey) puts up a shot during a game at Durban Primary School.
What are your basketball dreams and goals?
I wish to be the star of basketball, and when I am rich I will help other people who are poor. I’m hoping to get a scholarship to play basketball in high school, and I hope I can play overseas in college one day. My ultimate goal is to play for the NBA.
Have you made good friends at PPI?
Yes I have made great friends at PPI. We all enjoy playing basketball together!
I love you P.P.I
My name is Sanele Zwane and I love P.P.I
