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An evaluation of transformation implementation in provincial cricket in South Africa
Thesis (M Sport Sc)--Stellenbosch University, 2026.
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| spelling | oai:scholar.sun.ac.za:10019.1/135729 An evaluation of transformation implementation in provincial cricket in South Africa De Koker, Dewald Jacobs, Shaundre Taliep, Mogammad Sharhidd Stellenbosch University. Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dept. of Sport Science. Cricket -- South Africa Sports administration -- South Africa Sports and state -- South Africa Affirmative action programs -- South Africa Diversity in the workplace -- South Africa UCTD Thesis (M Sport Sc)--Stellenbosch University, 2026. De Koker, D. 2026. An evaluation of transformation implementation in provincial cricket in South Africa. Unpublished masters thesis. Stellenbosch: Stellenbosch University [online]. Available: https://scholar.sun.ac.za/items/0ae4cc59-1618-4212-bccb-c86dd23bfa80 ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study evaluated the implementation of sport transformation within South African provincial cricket structures using the multidimensional Transformation Scorecard as a framework. Transformation remains a national imperative aimed at addressing historical inequalities, improving equitable access, and ensuring representative excellence in high- performance environments. Despite substantial policy development since 1994, concerns persist regarding the operationalisation and sustainability of transformation outcomes across provincial contexts. A qualitative research design was employed, comprising semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders involved in policy implementation and talent development. Thematic analysis guided by the six dimensions of the Transformation Scorecard—Access; Skill and Capacity Development; Demographic Profile; Performance; Contribution to Governmental Priorities; and Good Governance—was used to evaluate participants’ perspectives and their interpretations of progress toward transformation. Findings revealed notable advancement in broadening access and skill development initiatives, particularly through the Hub system and strengthened school–club pathways. However, persistent barriers were identified in converting representational gains into elite performance success due to resource disparities, coaching limitations, and limited competitive exposure. Governance emerged as a decisive determinant of implementation effectiveness, with cultural resistance and compliance-driven mindsets impeding meaningful structural reform. A cross-cutting theme highlighted the critical role of organisational leadership in prioritising transformation as a performance-enhancing strategy rather than an administrative obligation. The study concludes that, while the Transformation Scorecard is a valuable accountability instrument, its success depends on strengthened operational alignment, cultural buy-in, and sustained resource investment at the provincial level. Recommendations for enhancing talent pathways, improving governance capacity, and promoting transformation-driven performance cultures are presented. The findings contribute to the broader discourse on sport transformation and offer practical implications for refining policy and for future research. AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Hierdie studie het die implementering van sport-transformasie binne Suid-Afrikaanse provinsiale krieketstrukture geëvalueer deur gebruik te maak van die multidimensionele Transformasie-tellingkaart as ’n raamwerk. Transformasie bly ’n nasionale prioriteit wat daarop gemik is om historiese ongelykhede aan te spreek, billike toegang te bevorder en verteenwoordigende uitnemendheid in hoëprestasie-omgewings te verseker. Ten spyte van betekenisvolle beleidsontwikkeling sedert 1994, bestaan daar steeds onsekerheid oor die operasionalisering en volhoubaarheid van transformasie-uitkomste op provinsiale vlak. ’n Kwalitatiewe navorsingsontwerp is gebruik, bestaande uit semigestruktureerde onderhoude met sleutel deelnemers wat betrokke is by beleidstoepassing en talentontwikkeling. Tematiese analise, gegrond op die ses dimensies van die Transformasie-tellingkaart— Toegang; Vaardigheids- en Kapasititeitsontwikkeling; Demografiese Profiel; Prestasie; Bydrae tot Regeringsprioriteite; en Goeie Regering—het die interpretasie van deelnemers se ervarings gelei. Die bevindinge toon merkbare vooruitgang in toegang en vaardigheidsontwikkeling, veral deur die Hub-stelsel en versterkte skool–klub- ontwikkelingspaaie. Nietemin is daar volgehoue struikelblokke om hierdie verteenwoordigende vordering in hoëprestasie-uitslae om te skakel, weens hulpbronongelykhede, afrigtingsbeperkings en beperkte kompetisiegeleenthede. Goeie regering het as ’n kritieke bepalende faktor na vore gekom, met kulturele weerstand en slegs nakomingsgedrewe benaderings wat strukturele hervorming belemmer. ’n Oorkoepelende tema toon die belangrikheid van leierskap wat transformasie as ’n prestasiebevorderende strategie eerder as ’n administratiewe vereiste benader. Die studie sluit af dat, hoewel die Transformasie-tellingkaart ’n waardevolle verantwoordingsinstrument is, die sukses daarvan afhanklik is van sterker operasionele belyning, kulturele aanvaarding en volhoubare hulpbelegging. Aanbevelings vir die verbetering van talentpaaie, versterking van regeringskapasiteit en die bevordering van transformasiegedrewe prestasiekulture word aangebied. Die bevindinge dra by tot die breër diskoers oor sporttransformasie en bied praktiese implikasies vir beleidsverfyning en toekomstige navorsing. Masters 2026-04-09T05:51:45Z 2026-04-09T05:51:45Z 2026-03 Thesis https://scholar.sun.ac.za/handle/10019.1/135729 en_ZA Stellenbosch University 99 pages : illustrations application/pdf Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University |
| spellingShingle | Cricket -- South Africa Sports administration -- South Africa Sports and state -- South Africa Affirmative action programs -- South Africa Diversity in the workplace -- South Africa UCTD De Koker, Dewald An evaluation of transformation implementation in provincial cricket in South Africa |
| title | An evaluation of transformation implementation in provincial cricket in South Africa |
| title_full | An evaluation of transformation implementation in provincial cricket in South Africa |
| title_fullStr | An evaluation of transformation implementation in provincial cricket in South Africa |
| title_full_unstemmed | An evaluation of transformation implementation in provincial cricket in South Africa |
| title_short | An evaluation of transformation implementation in provincial cricket in South Africa |
| title_sort | evaluation of transformation implementation in provincial cricket in south africa |
| topic | Cricket -- South Africa Sports administration -- South Africa Sports and state -- South Africa Affirmative action programs -- South Africa Diversity in the workplace -- South Africa UCTD |
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