Twelve children, coach Sidney Begala and Ukhanyo Primary educator Ntombie Magatyelwa rode the 75km Tour de PPA race in preparation for the Cape Town Cycle Tour (CTCT) happening on March 12.
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MasiSports+
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.
The power of the ICC women’s Cricket World Cup
The excitement of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup engulfed Ukhanyo, as it did for many schools and academies in the Western Cape.
Cricket knows no bounds
Thirty five athletes, Ukhanyo’s principal and deputy, 20 staff members and 12 coaches descended onto Zwaanswyk school for the zonal…
Ukhanyo athletes shine at athletics meet
Thirty five athletes, Ukhanyo’s principal and deputy, 20 staff members and 12 coaches descended onto Zwaanswyk school for the zonal…
Community Partnerships are Everything
Fish Hoek and Ukhanyo primary schools arranged a triangular athletics meeting with Kommetjie Primary on Friday 3rd February.
School-club relationship continues to breed success
One of the keys to the generational change that MasiSports aims to entrench is linking young sports players to adult clubs so that their sporting development can continue once they have left school.
Love match for Ukhanyo couple
Nceba Jonas and Grade 4 teacher Beauty Nonzolo Mjanyelwa (now officially named Zusakhe Jonas) have recently been married.
A great day out at Newlands
The SA20 tournament has taken South Africa by storm. The opening matches at Newlands and Kingsmead this week were played in front of full stadiums. These are crowds not seen since the 2003 ICC World Cup.
Andre Mercurio – Tribute
It is with deep sadness that we heard of the tragic death in a car accident over the weekend of our EvolveAbroad student, Andre Mercurio.
Learners lead the way with anti-GBV march
Last week Masiphumelele was abuzz with excitement as a large protest procession of Ukhanyo cadets, sports kids and staff – all carrying anti-Gender Based Violence (GBV) banners – marched down Poleka Road to Masiphumelele’s entrance. It was unexpected as it was...
MasiSports benefits from 2022 Medical 10
The medical profession in the Western Cape is so committed to good health and healing. Their Medical 10km fun run – which is completed in under 40 mins, with an age handicap – has been run since 1978. During Covid, a fun and serious paddling “run” from Fish Hoek to...
FHCC honours WP under-16 cricketer Zintle Dzidzi
Roy Meesa handing Zintle her new cricket boots The South Peninsula is so fortunate to have both the Fish Hoek Cricket Club (FHCC) and the Masiphumelele Rugby Club so dedicated to the development of young sports kids in the valley. Both clubs welcome all youths from...