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For the last three years, the champions of the annual St John’s College Basketball Tournament have hailed from KwaZulu-Natal, with St Charles College claiming victory in 2023, while Northwood secured the prestigious title in both 2024 and 2025.

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Each year, the tournament, regarded as the country’s leading event, draws many of South Africa’s finest basketball-playing schools, along with some international participants. This year, they include Zimbabwe’s Falcon College and St George’s College in the u19 A Section. The tournament has previously also featured teams from Botswana.

Northwood, from KwaZulu-Natal, has dominated the competition in the past two years. In 2025, they beat the host team, St John’s College, in the final. In 2024, the Knights overran King Edward VII in the final in a massively impressive show of power to lift the title for the first time.

As the tournament approaches, Northwood has again established itself as one of South Africa’s leading teams. However, a recent loss to Durban High School (DHS) – their first on their home court in six years -has shown that the Knights are not invincible.

The Knights are in Group A of the u19 Category A tournament, where they will face Falcon College, The King’s School Linbro Park, St Stithians College, and Curro Helderwyk. On paper, Kent VanderYacht‘s squad, featuring experienced and dominant players such as Siya Shabalala, a member of the South African junior national team, Simamukele Vacu, and Awande Chiliza, appears well-equipped to top the group.

Group B presents a challenging scenario, but St Benedict’s College appears likely to emerge as the dominant team. They’ll be up against Makhand’s St Andrew’s College, Michael Mount Waldorf, Jeppe High School for Boys, and Hilton College.

Bennies will lean on their captain, Bahlekonke Mazibuko. He’s a composed, lead-by-example tone-setter from whom his teammates draw inspiration. Hilton College, though, could be a dark horse, while Michael Mount produces tenacious teams year in and year out. Any Jeppe team in any sport is always up for a good scrap, while St Andrew’s has a bit of the unknown on their side.

Group C is certainly one to watch, with most teams in high spirits and excellent form in recent weeks. King Edward VII School (KES) has been almost unstoppable since winning the Inanda Hoops Tournament at St David’s Marist Inanda in October 2025.

They also excelled in the Pretoria Boys High Pre-Season Basketball Festival, losing only one game, by a single point, to high-flying ESCA. KES will, no doubt, have ambitions of going all the way to gold at St John’s.

Their group opponents include Pretoria Boys High, Michaelhouse, St David’s Marist Inanda, and Crawford Sandton College. In KZN, Michaelhouse has been in good form and recently edged out a strong Kearsney team by a single point, playing away at the Skweyiya SportZone. St David’s, too, has been racking up victories.

The hosts, and last year’s runner-up, St John’s College, is in Group D. They’ll tackle St Alban’s College, as well as the 2023 champions, St Charles College, Harare’s St George’s College, and Parktown Boys’ High.

It’s a wide-open group, tough to call, and there will likely be little to separate the sides.

The addition of a u19B category, along with the u15 and u13 age groups, has expanded the tournament, which was already the largest basketball event in Southern Africa, to 67 teams and 760 players from the Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KZN, Mauritius, and Zimbabwe.

Over 170 games will be played over the four days from 19 to 22 February. If you can’t make it courtside, catch the action LIVE on SuperSport Schools.

GROUPS

u19 Category A

Group A
Northwood, Falcon College, King’s Linbro, St Stithians College, Curro Helderwyk

Group B
St Andrew’s College A, Michael Mount Waldorf A, Jeppe High School for Boys A, Hilton College A, St Benedict’s College A

Group C
Pretoria Boys High A, King Edward VII School A, Michaelhouse A, St David’s Marist Inanda A, Crawford Sandton College A

Group D
St Alban’s College A, St Charles College A, St George’s College A, Parktown Boys’ High A, St John’s College A

u19 Category B

Group A
Sacred Heart College A, Saheti A, Maritzburg College B, Redhill School A, YUT Basketball Academy A

Group B
St Peter’s College, St John’s College B, Alma Mater I.S A, Lamagundi Col A, Crawford Lonehill A

The inaugural King Edward VII (KES) Night League will conclude on Thursday when St John’s College battles St David’s Marist Inanda in the final at the KES Aquatic Centre.

The clash takes place at 19:20 and will be streamed LIVE on SuperSport Schools.

The tournament, which kicked off on 15 January, has produced some jaw-dropping action and bucketloads of goals. It has also revealed where the power in the province lies in 2026.

Both finalists have impressed, and they go into the final having suffered only one defeat each.

St David’s lost their opening match, going down 3-5 against St Stithians College, but coach Dean Whyte’s boys bounced back with a vengeance after that setback.

They thumped St Benedict’s College 22-6 before beating Jeppe High School for Boys 14-7, St John’s 7-5, and KES 11-8.

Barring their loss to St David’s, St John’s was on fire in their other games, outplaying Jeppe 12-3, Saints 17-9, and KES 14-9.

There will be very little to separate the sides in the title game. Both are brimming with confidence after strong showings in tournaments played last weekend.

St David’s won the Vides Water Polo Tournament in East London for a second year in succession, while St John’s finished as the runner-up at the Pretoria Boys High 125th Water Polo Tournament, losing out to Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool (Affies) after a penalty shootout.

While St David’s and St John’s meet for the title, KES faces St Stithians for third place.

Saints will fancy their chances of winning a third bronze medal of their 2026 campaign after finishing third at the SAC Shield and third in Pretoria last weekend.

Led by coach Michael Stewart, St Stithians came up just shy of qualifying for the final, missing out by two points. Their opponents, KES, will be the underdog, but they will draw inspiration from their supporters.

The fifth-place playoff will feature St Benedict’s College against Jeppe High School for Boys.

Fixtures

17:30 – St Benedict’s College vs Jeppe High School for Boys (5th/6th playoff)
18:25– King Edward VII vs St Stithians College (3rd/4th playoff)
19:20 – St John’s College vs St David’s Marist Inanda (Final)

It’s no secret that the Selborne College 1st hockey side had some teething problems early in 2025. It was a youthful team, comprised of inexperienced players, who were thrown straight into the deep end by head coach KJ Friend.

Selborne had enjoyed a handful of successful seasons before 2025, but it was their turn to undergo a transition or building phase.

Their campaign was beset with challenges, and it tested the players and coaches. That adversity, though, could be one of the key ingredients that make Selborne a better team in 2026.

“I’m extremely excited for the season,” coach Friend told SuperSport Schools Plus.

“A new season always brings fresh energy, and there’s a real sense of purpose in the group at the moment.

“[The] 2025 [campaign] laid a lot of important foundations for us, and this season is about building on that work. The boys have come back hungry, focused, and eager to improve, which is exactly what you want as a coach.”

Friend has been at Selborne’s helm for many years now, and he has witnessed teams going through ups and downs.

At the end of their last campaign, he admitted that 2025 was one of the most challenging seasons of his coaching career.

Despite the hurdles he and the players faced, the coach is optimistic that his boys learnt valuable lessons from that campaign.

“The biggest lesson from 2025 was around patience and consistency,” he said.

“With a young group, results don’t always come immediately, but the growth we saw over the course of the season was really encouraging.

“We learned a lot about managing pressure, competing for longer periods in matches, and understanding the standards required at this level.

“Those experiences, especially the tough ones early on, will stand us in good stead going forward.”

Selborne has retained a large number of players from last season, and they will form the base for the East London school’s 2026 campaign.

With a challenging schedule awaiting the side, their experienced players will need to step up against some stiff competition, not just in the Eastern Cape, but from around the country, Friend said.

“The seniors must play a big role in guiding the younger players, both on and off the field, and that leadership within the group will be a key factor for us this year.

“As always, the competition will be extremely strong. Schools in the Eastern Cape and across the country continue to invest heavily in their hockey programmes, and every game is a challenge.

“There are no easy fixtures, and you have to be at your best every week. That level of competition is great for the game and pushes our players to continually raise their standards.”

Selborne’s first match will be played on 5 March at the annual Border Schools’ Day.

After that, they’ll be in action at the Tony Godding Festival before heading to Pretoria for the Nomads Hockey Festival.

Coach Friend revealed a clear vision for his side: “You can expect a hard-working, disciplined Selborne side that competes with intensity and pride.

“Our focus is on playing brave, intelligent hockey, staying true to our principles, and continuing to develop players, both as athletes and as young men.

“If we do that consistently, the results will take care of themselves, and I believe this group is capable of a very positive season.”

A Bellville derby awaited in the semi-finals of the 25-over Sammy Bloch Competition on Tuesday, with Hoërskool Bellville hosting Stellenberg High, whose extremely successful 2025/26 campaign has been one of the stories of the season.

The toss favoured the home side, who opted to bat first. Their innings was anchored by opener Xander Lategang, who resisted the Stellies‘ bowlers for 66 deliveries while producing the innings’ top score of 38 runs.

Number six batsman, Jordan Holtman, provided the next-best score for the hosts, striking three fours in his run-a-ball 28.

Stellenberg, though, did a tidy job of keeping Bellville in check. Captain JJ Rothman delivered an economical three-over spell, picking up 2/12. Gerrard Kamalie was even tighter and claimed 1/11 in four overs.

Bellville’s 25 overs ended with the home side on 117/6. They had scored at 4.68 runs per over. It wasn’t a particularly high score, but the hosts’ bowlers defended it tigerishly

Jay-C Dikela snapped up a couple of vital early wickets, on his way to a return of 2/31 from 4.3 overs. Ezra Williams was Bellville’s standout, however, knocking over 3/19 in four overs.

Nine overs into their reply, things weren’t looking good for the Jade Brigade. They were mired deep in the mud on 41/6. Francois Hugo, batting at seven, and Gerrard Kamalie, at eight, met the challenge head-on, however, and turned the tide.

Kamalie went on the attack, whacking three fours and three sixes in a decisive 43 not out off only 24 deliveries. Hugo was the perfect foil to Kamalie’s aggressive knock. He sent three deliveries to the boundary in his unbeaten 36 off 42 as the pair carried Stellenberg to victory with an unbroken 77-run seventh-wicket partnership.

Thanks to their defiant stand, Stellenberg reached 118/6 after 19.3 overs to win the match by four wickets with 33 balls to spare.

Summarised Scorecard

Hoërskool Bellville 117/6 (Xander Lategang 38*, Jordan Holtman 28; JJ Rothman 2/12); Stellenberg High 118/6 (Gerrard Kamalie 43*, Francois Hugo 36*; Ezra Williams 3/19, Jay-C Dikela 2/31). Stellenberg won by four wickets.

The coin flip went against Kroonstad’s Hoërskool Trio when they travelled to Welkom for a 40-over match against Hoërskool Goudveld on Tuesday afternoon, with the hosts deciding to field first.

Opener WJ van Niekerk, however, ensured the visitors made a strong start, hammering three fours and two sixes in a hasty 41 off 24 balls.

Goudveld’s opening bowlers enjoyed success, nonetheless, although their economy rates were on the high side. Edrich du Plessis captured 4/46 in six overs, while Justin Swaine collected 3/47 from eight overs.

Batting at eight, Iwan du Plessis counterattacked, walloping five fours in his 31 runs, while Zothile Zwane gave Trio a late boost, with the number 10 weighing in with 29 not out.

Trio failed to see out their 40 overs, however. Their innings ended on 167 all out after only 26 overs.

Kellan Kleynhans, Goudveld’s number three batsman, led the run chase for the home team, with a composed 72 off 128 balls, which included six fours.

While Kleynhans held down his end, his fellow batsmen struggled under the pressure exerted by Trio’s fielders, which resulted in an astonishing four run outs.

Henrico van der Merwe then picked up a tidy 2/18 in four overs, while Zothile Zwane returned 2/39 from eight.

Thanks to Kleynhans, Goudveld got close, but it was a case of close but with no cigar as they were dismissed on 160 after 38.5 overs.

Trio’s superb effort in the field made the difference, and they walked away with a narrow seven-run win.

Summarised Scorecard

Hoërskool Trio (Kroonstad) 167/10 (WJ van Niekerk 41, Iwan du Plessis 31, Zothile Zwane 29*, Extras 29; Edrich du Plessis 4/46, Justin Swaine 3/47); Hoërskool Goudveld 160/10 (Kellan Kleynhans 72, Extras 20; Henrico van der Merwe 2/18, Zothile Zwane 2/39). Trio won by seven runs. 

After another successful weekend of basketball, some of South Africa’s top teams are primed for the St John’s College Basketball Tournament and the Jenny Orchard Invitational Basketball Tournament, at Maritzburg College, which await this coming weekend.

Northwood, Michaelhouse, and Grey High all celebrated hard-fought victories.

In KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), Michaelhouse continues its successful streak. Following a win over St Charles College last weekend, they were met by a lively and enthusiastic crowd at the Skewiya SportZone on Saturday, where they took on Kearsney College.

In a highly competitive match, which went to overtime, ‘House snatched a 66-65 victory.

The visitors established early dominance, putting Kearsney under pressure with robust defence and effective ball movement, which left the home side struggling to find its rhythm.

Michaelhouse forced six turnovers in the opening stanza and opened up a seven-point lead by the end of the quarter, leading 12-5 as Kearsney shot only 20 percent.

Momentum shifted in the second quarter as Kearsney responded with determination and vigour. They upped their shooting percentage to 62.5, and that showed on the score sheet, with the home team outpacing Michaelhouse 25-14 in the quarter. At halftime, Kearsney led 30-26.

Michaelhouse took charge once more in the third quarter, outscoring Kearsney 23-15, which left them with a 49-45 lead and one quarter to play.

It was intense and played at a high intensity, with Kearsney fighting back to win it 18-14, which sent the contest to overtime.

Much like they had started the game, though, Kearsney finished it with their shooting going cold, and Michaelhouse did just enough to eke out a one-point victory.

Northwood, who suffered a shock defeat at home against Durban High School (DHS) last week – their first on their own court in six years – bounced back with a home victory, holding off a determined Westville Boys’ High to win 59-53.

Westville provided stiff opposition, so a win over a good team was a welcome morale boost for the Knights before they head off to Johannesburg to defend the St John’s College Basketball Tournament, which they have won for the past two years.

Maritzburg College, which hosts the annual Jenny Orchard Invitational Basketball Tournament this coming weekend, scored an important 81-70 victory over an impressive DHS team, fresh off a big win at Northwood.

Empangeni High School was also back on the court and held on for a narrow 37-35 victory over Richards Bay Christian School.

In Gauteng, rainfall in the late afternoon impacted most fixtures. However, there was still some action, including King Edward VII (KES) defeating St Benedict’s College 48-38.

St John’s College warmed up for their home tournament with a tight 41-36 win over Parktown Boys’ High. 

St David’s Marist Inanda continued their winning streak after defeating Bennies last weekend, scoring a comfortable 55-40 win over St Alban’s College.

In the Eastern Cape, Grey High lifted the 13th annual Bay Comets Basketball Tournament title.

They were the class of the field, winning all of their group stage matches. They then marched through the playoffs to the title after a poised performance in the championship game.

In the final, Grey High defeated Zwide Eagles Basketball 31-21.

Luko Mgobo, JJ Chipunza, and Logan Galloway were prominent in their challenge and were named in the tournament’s All-Star Team, where they joined their teammate and tournament MVP, Liwa Mgijima.

RESULTS

Gauteng 

KES 48-38 St Benedict’s College
St John’s College 41-36 Parktown Boys’ High
St David’s 55-40 St Alban’s College

KwaZulu-Natal

Northwood 59-53 Westville Boys’ High
St Charles College 60-47 Hilton College
Michaelhouse 65-64 Kearsney College
Maritzburg College 81-70 Durban High School
Empangeni High School 37-35 Richards Bay Christian School
Glenwood 42-38 Clifton College

Eastern Cape 

Grey High 31-21 Zwide Eagles Basketball Club

Hoërskool Hans Moore se middelaftand-atleet, Emma Hickley, het vir vele hoogtepunte tydens die Wildeklawer Super Interhoër Groep 6 gesorg.

Hickley het in die 800m asook die 1500m vir dogters o.16 die byeenkomsrekords agter haar naam geskryf. Sy het ook in die 3000m ‘n goue medalje verower en haar naaste teenstander met meer as ‘n minuut en 20 sekondes uitgestof.

Hickley het die 800m se rekord tot 2 minute 24.74 sekondes verbeter. Haar naaste teenstander Abigail Brink (Lydenburg) was op 2:34.53 sekondes amper 20 sekondes na haar oor die eindstreep.

In die 1500m het sy die rekord tot 4 minute 58.65 sekondes verbeter. Die 3000m het sy in 10 minute en 50 sekondes klaar gemaak.

‘n Spanmaat van Hickley – Mary-Jane Nel (o.17) – het goud in die 400m en 800m verower. Nel het die 400m in 1 minuut en 4.51 sekondes gewen. Sy het ook ‘n volle nege punte vir haar skool met die sege in 2 minute 23.73 sekondes in die 800m beklink.

Haar wentyd in die 800m het ook die byeenkomsrekord verbeter.

In die 1500m wedloop vir dogters o.19 het Nelly Dhlamini van Birchleigh ook ‘n byeenkomsrekord in ‘n wentyd van 4 minute 55.44 sekondes laat spat.

Gepraat van die spankompetisie. Hoërskool Lydenburg het hier die septer met 927 punte geswaai. Hans Moore van Benoni (784) en Bastion van Krugersdorp (663) moes hier met onderskeidelik die tweede en derde posisie tevrede wees.

Lydenburg sal dus volgende jaar in Groep 5 van die Wildeklawer Super Interhoër deelneem. Die skool vanuit Mpumalanga se dogters het ook koning gekraai in hul afdeling met 448 punte, met Hans Moore (439) en Oosterlig (350) wat kort op hul hakke was.

In die naellope was daar niemand beter as Ashley Robbertse van Hans Moore nie. Sy was die enigste meisie wat die 100m in onder 13 sekondes kon voltooi. Sy het die wedloop vir dogters o.16 in 12.66 afgeblits.

In die 200m het sy 26.53 sekondes die pyp gerook. Daar was egter ‘n sterk wind van 2.9 meter per sekonde van voor tydens dié wedloop.

Lydenburg se Sybone Hanekom het goud in die 100m (13.06) asook die 400m (1:1.42) vir dogters o.19 verower. Hanekom is die enigste ander dogter wat in die korter naeloop amper daarin kon slaag om onder 13 sekondes verby die eindstreep te nael.

In die veld het Kara van Eeden van Bastion die beste vertonings op die dag gelewer. Sy het in die gewigstoot die bal 12.51m ver gestoot vir ‘n goue medalje en 851 punte volgens die puntestelsel.

Van Eeden het ook die diskus 34.57m ver geslinger op geen gelyke op die byeenkoms te hê nie.

Finale Algehele Puntestand

1. Hoërskool Lydenburg (927); 2. Hans Moore (784); 3. Bastion (663); 4. Oosterlig (653); 5. Hoërskool Roodepoort (501); 6. Birchleigh (377); 7. Springs Boys’ High (327); 8. Potchefstroom Girls’ High (260); 9. Potchefstroom Boys’ High (195); 10. Springs Girls’ High (157).

Finale Puntestand | Dogters

1. Hoërskool Lydenburg (448); 2. Hans Moore (439); 3. Oosterlig (350); 4. Bastion (318); 5. Potchefstroom Girls’ High (260); 6. Hoërskool Roodepoort (228); 7. Birchleigh (181); 8. Springs Girls’ High (157).

In 2025, Lamla Mgedezi played at fullback for four prominent sides. Those teams were the Grey College 1st XV, the Free State Cheetahs u18 Craven Week side, South African Schools, and the South Africa U18 team.

His potential and ability shine as clear as a sunny South African day, so it’s no surprise that the fullback has high ambitions, which he shared with SuperSport Schools Plus: “My immediate rugby goal is to be selected for the SA Schools and SA u18 sides in 2026.

“From there, I want to continue working hard to push for SA u20 selection in my u19 year. Over the next five years, my goal is to earn a Currie Cup and URC cap.

“On a personal level, I would like to complete a law degree and work towards owning my own property.”

Grey College 1st XV Head Coach Jannie Geldenhuys noted the fullback’s natural talent early on: “The first time that I saw him play rugby was for Grey College Primary School. From a young age, you could see his amazing feet and his ability to create space on a rugby field.”

Mgedezi explained that this skill is something that he’s had from the start of his rugby journey: “My earliest memory of rugby goes back to the very first time I played. We were doing a one-on-one drill, attacker against defender.

“I remember getting the ball, stepping my opponent, and that moment ignited my passion for the game. It was then that I realised I had found a sport where I could truly express myself through something I was naturally good at, using my feet and stepping.”

While Mgedezi has been blessed with speed and agility, he isn’t a one-trick pony. He’s been developing an all-round game which serves to increase his counter-attacking threat: “I would say my overall kicking game has improved significantly over the past year.

“Many opponents tend to expect me to run the ball back, and I felt they might try to use that to their advantage. That challenged me to develop a stronger kicking game, so that it could become an added asset, allowing me to put my team in a better field position and bringing more balance to my play,” he explained.

Coach Geldenhuys weighed in: “We really worked hard on his high ball skills and his kicking ability. He himself gets quite frustrated if people think he can’t kick out of hand, but I would say that these were areas in which he improved the most over the last few years.”

The Grey College coach also acknowledged the fullback’s humble nature and willingness to serve the team’s needs: “Lamla got injured in Spain during our tour there in December,” he recalled. “The way that he has been serving his team while being on the sideline this year really speaks volumes about his character.

“He will be the one filling the water bottles, taking the bags out, and cleaning everything afterwards. Even being a senior player this year, his contributions towards serving the team have increased.”

As Plato noted: “Leadership is not the power to command, but the courage to serve.”

After a superb 2025 season, littered with magical, highlight-reel tries, one can expect more of the same from Lamla Mgedezi in 2026 – sharp, defence-shredding finishing and try-saving tackles on defence.

He is a must-watch talent and a key weapon for the Grey College 1st XV, one of the most exciting players in South African schoolboy rugby.

The 2025 hockey season will go down in history as one of the best for the Parel Vallei High School girls’ first team.

Their determined, hard-working approach resulted in clear progression and some fantastic wins.

Under the guidance of coach Wayne Coetzee, the team built consistency. They revealed themselves to be a major threat, not only to their Western Cape opposition, but to teams from across the country.

While the standards set by the 2025 unit were high, PV will attempt to better them in 2026.

“We are extremely excited about the season lying ahead,” coach Coetzee told SuperSport Schools Plus.

“In the same regard, we are also nervous because expectations are high going into this season.

“We have set strong and ambitious goals that will guide us to strive for excellence and will hold us accountable as a team. One goal that is a must for all of us is to believe in ourselves.”

The school produced a handful of u16 and u18 provincial players last year, some of whom went on to represent South African Schools teams.

While Coetzee bade farewell to some of his senior players last year, there is still plenty of experience in the team, and he will rely on those experienced heads to guide the team’s newcomers.

“The senior players in the side always have a massive responsibility in setting the standard,” he explained.

“They should always hold themselves and the team accountable and show a sense of care for the newcomers.

“It’s going to be important for them to lead from the front and put their hands up on every occasion that demands maturity and excellence.”

Parel Vallei’s season starts in March at the Springfield Hockey Festival in Cape Town.

After that, they’ll head over to Johannesburg to participate in the prestigious  St Mary’s Waverley Festival for the first time in the school’s history. They automatically qualified for the festival by winning the Courage Cup last year at Kingsmead College.

After St Mary’s, coach Coetzee and his side will enjoy a short 11-day break before kicking off their derby season against DF Malan in the Western Cape.

“We want to play against the best in the country. Therefore, every game will be an opportunity for us to claim some scalps,” the coach said.

“People can expect a high-octane game that is entertaining, fearless, and calculated.”

JOHANNESBURG: Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced the establishment of the Retshegofetse Sennelo Bursary Fund at Krugersdorp High School (KHS) to honour the life, talent and promise of Retshegofetse Sennelo, a gifted young cricketer whose life was tragically cut short.

Retshegofetse was a Grade 12 learner at Krugersdorp High School and a key member of the school’s first cricket team. A talented all-round sportsman, he had already achieved provincial recognition for his cricketing ability and was widely regarded as a young man with immense potential, both on and off the field.

In recognition of his legacy, the Retshegofetse Sennelo Bursary Fund has been established to support and uplift young scholars with strong cricketing potential, ensuring that his passion for education and sport continues to create opportunities for others.

The all-inclusive bursary fund comprises a total value of R1 million, paid over five years, and will support three learners annually.

The fund was officially handed over to Krugersdorp High School on Monday with learners, family and friends present.

With CSA, Lions Cricket and school representatives in attendance, the handover ceremony was further honoured by the presence of Ms. Peace Mabe, Deputy Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture.

Her presence underscored the significance of the Retshegofetse Sennelo Bursary Fund in creating meaningful opportunities for young South Africans and ensuring that Retshegofetse’s legacy continues to inspire future generations.

The bursary operates alongside the CSA Focus School Programme, which has been successfully implemented at Krugersdorp High School since 2018, reinforcing CSA’s commitment to holistic learner development that prioritises both academic excellence and cricketing growth.

For the 2026 intake, CSA will support three bursary recipients, namely; Lesedi Dave Kutane, Kutlwano Dibetso, and Mamorena Mothusi.

All three learners have demonstrated outstanding cricketing ability, having previously been selected for provincial teams, while also showing strong academic potential in their respective primary schools.

CSA Executive for Domestic Cricket, Edward Khoza, commented;

“Through the Retshegofetse Sennelo Bursary Fund, CSA aims to honour a young life lost too soon by creating lasting impact through education and cricket.

“The inclusion of two female bursary recipients aligns with CSA’s vision of ensuring equal opportunities in the development of girls’ cricket, reinforcing the national priority of gender equity in sport and education.

“To the Sennelo family, thank you for allowing us to honour the life and legacy of your beloved son, Retshegofetse, in a way that will continue to touch and transform young lives for years to come. Your strength, grace and generosity in turning profound loss into lasting opportunity are truly inspiring.

“Our sincere appreciation also goes to Krugersdorp High School, the school leadership, educators and coaching staff. Thank you for nurturing talent, prioritising academic excellence, and for your unwavering support of your learners, not only as cricketers, but as well-rounded individuals,” Khoza concluded.

Issued by: Cricket South Africa – Corporate Communications