On sport fields across South Africa, children arrive with the same fire in their chest — the fire to play, to belong, and to give everything for the game they love.

Some arrive with brand‑new boots.

Some arrive with borrowed pairs.

Some arrive with none at all.

But their fire is the same. Their dreams burn just as bright.

This year, the Absa Wildeklawer Festival is raising funds for Fiela se Kinners, in support of the wider Boots for Buddies project — a national initiative helping children far beyond the festival grounds.

Together, we can help more young players step onto the field with dignity, safety, and pride.