MasiSports+ is a community-driven initiative that transforms lives in Masiphumelele through the powerful combination of sport, life-skills training, and education. Founded on the belief that “Sport is a game changer”, MasiSports+ partners with local schools—Ukhanyo Primary and Masiphumelele High—to create a safe, inspiring, and structured environment for learners to thrive.
Since 2019, the organisation has helped build fully-fledged sports programmes at both schools, complete with branded kit, facilities, equipment, and trained coaches. This initiative has not only brought learners into inter-school leagues but has also improved academic performance, discipline, teamwork, and school enjoyment.
MasiSports+ exists to unlock the potential of every learner and guide them away from harmful influences like gangs and drugs—offering instead a sense of identity, belonging, and invincibility through structured sport and mentorship. By integrating sport, life-skills, and education, MasiSports+ is cultivating a new generation of confident, capable, and connected South Africans.
This year MasiSports was privileged to be invited to attend the Laureus Sport for Good Incubation Hub Workshops for new NPOs. Eight other similar organisations were invited to participate. Feziwe Payi and Carolyn Hamilton-Smith attended on behalf of MasiSports....
Trainer Andrew Talmarkes with the high school educators In the midst of the pressure of end-of-year exam time, seven Masiphumelele High School educators gave up one and a half days to complete their level two chess coaching course with renowned Western Cape trainer...
Ukhanyo Primary has been gifted ongoing support from Dance for All South Africa via Allison Hendriks, their manager. Recently we had 25 learners from the intermediate phase being put through their paces. The appointed two choreographers were energising and skilful –...
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The Judith Neilson field is now in use! The High School rugby players under the coaching of our partners in rugby Atlas Foundation (we coach the Primary School while Atlas coaches at Masi High School and Ocean View) were in full swing, with three separate groups being...
John le Roux, an active MasiSports Ambassador and great UCT rugby and Noordhoek influencer, sent this article to me and suggested we ask Sipho Dyonase to share his story at the two Masiphumelele schools.
The end of the third term was a sprint. Two of our rugby players, Siyabuswa Siyo and Attwell Muchichura – who were picked for the WP under-9 rugby team – played in a tournament in George. The team won two matches and drew the other. They had a special time meeting,...
Last Saturday celebrated the final day of the highly acclaimed under-9 Barbarian rugby tournament. A few of the key role players give us their thoughts on the day, and the series as a whole: Jonathan Raphael, Sun Valley Primary Head Coach The festival on Saturday was...
Sun Valley, Primrose, FHPS and Ukhanyo played each other recently as part of the Barbarian under-9 rugby league – and only one of two tries separated the teams. The standard of rugby has improved markedly.
Ukhanyo Chess Revival: Discover how educators Zama Maqwathhini and coach Quintin Karl Samushonga are revitalizing chess at Ukhanyo Primary School, fostering social connections among young players.
Read about the enriching and fact-filled two-day visit of Judith Neilson Foundation CEO, Simon Freeman, to MasiSports and the valley. Discover the collaborative discussions, sports programs, and funding initiatives that are shaping the future of Masi schools.
Discover the excitement of the Friday Barbarian under-9 rugby festival, featuring committed tackling, impressive skills, and a strong sense of camaraderie. Join the fun today!