January 9
Luyanda ‘Polar Bear’ Jako says he sees himself as the next SA champion.
January 16
Scores of children from KwaThema learn to swim at the public swimming pool during their free time.
January 23
- Makgure named best player
After playing in many electrifying games during the 2014 Tsamaya League season, Sipho Makgure, was given the best player of the season trophy at the Tlakula Grounds.
January 30
After winning the Ekurhuleni Festive Tournament Issy FC is looking forward to the Champ of Champs Tournament.
February 6
The KwaThema Athletic Disability Club went to the National Athletic Disability trials in Pretoria at Pilditch on Saturday.
February 13
Lesego Sebona is officially joining the Safa Academy at the High Performance Centre in Pretoria.
February 20
Geo Maroon Boxing Club in KwaThema is known for producing the best boxers in the township, and now the club will also produce the best body builders.
February 27
Smangele Hadebe is the first woman to start boxing at KwaThema’s Geo Maroon Boxing Club.
March 6
The Orlando Pirates’ and Kaizer Chiefs’ fans cannot wait for the derby tomorrow.
March 13
Mayor Mondli Gungubele officially opened the Tsakane Stadium on Saturday.
March 20
Ben Sekoati from Duduza has been nominated to play in the National Pool Championships which will be held on April 25.
March 27
Mxolisi “Mayweather” Nombewu remains the world bantamweight champion after his defending fight.
April 3
A professional athlete from Tsakane, Law Zondi, attained a bronze medal at the Sarens Marathon after he ran a 42km marathon which was hosted at the Edenvale High School on Sunday.
April 10
A thrilling clash between Bafoza and Happy Angels played out at the KwaThema Complex last Wednesday.
April 17
The Black Tigers male netball team will represent Ekurhuleni at the Gauteng provincial netball trials.
April 24
Palesa Mbukwana says she will be heading to the 2015 Brutal Fruit Netball League, which will be staged at the University of Pretoria’s Sports Campus, from May 8 to June 7.
May 1
The KwaThema Karate Tournament was held at the Phelang LSEN School hall on Saturday.
May 8
The ‘fight of the century’ between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao is still the talk of the town among boxing fans.
May 15
- Losing has not deterred Msiza from reaching for his dreams
Geo Maroon Boxing Club fighter, Sifiso Msiza, lost his bout against Andile Mqiha on Saturday.
May 22
Local boxer Luyanda ‘Polar Bear’ Jako is confident he will win his fight against Roman Zhailauov from Khazakstan.
May 29
The Mighty Falcons trounced the Young Peace Brothers in a 5-2 win at the KwaThema Sports Complex on Saturday.
June 5
While there are many young men from the township who play soccer, skateboarding is also popular among the youth of KwaThema.
June 12
Karate students from the Edward Mtshali Karate Dojo attained medals at the South African Japan Karate Association (JKA) National Championships.
June 19
The new Tsamaya League executive says they are prepared to lead with dignity, peace and love.
June 26
- Deep Level and Extension Eight match ends in a draw
Neither team wanted a defeat in Tsamaya League game between Extension Eight and Deep Level. This led to both teams fighting to stop the other winning, leading to the match ending in a draw.
July 3
- Tennis aces head to tournament
About eight wheelchair tennis players from the KwaThema Disabled Club are training hard as they are set to participate in a Pretoria Open Tennis Tournament.
July 10
- Developing sporting greats
The KwaThema Disability Club has started a new academy to keep sport alive in the township.
July 17
Spartan Netball Club player Bongeka Kubheka (19) has been chosen to play for the Gauteng u/21 netball team.
July 24
- Local team wins winter tournament
Local team, Tsetse Monate defeated the Germiston Destroyers in the final of the Bongani Zungu Winter Tournament.
July 31
- Teams to clash in Bosso Ke Mang Tournament
Ayoba-Yo-Youth Soccer Academy, in partnership with Ace Auto Scrapyard, will host the knockout Bosso Ke Mang Soccer Tournament.
August 7
Makhosonke Abrahams (26) from the Geo Maroon Boxing Club will take to the ring in a bout for the lightweight title.
August 14
- American football touches down
While American football is basically unheard of in South Africa, resident Stephen Radebe (31) aims to change this.
August 21
The M.O.M Seboni soccer team have come in third position after participating in the Kay Motsepe Provincial Tournament at the Nike Football Training Centre in Soweto.
August 28
The Kwatsaduza Netball League has kicked off at the Bulithando Park in KwaThema, with 13 teams from the Kwatsaduza and Geluksdal areas.
September 4
While other children in the township cycle for fun, a group of six boys have adopted it as a sport which they wish to pursue in the future.
September 11
- School celebrates u/12 boys success
Three cross-country runners from Ntokozweni Primary School have gone through to the provincial championships.
September 18
Thirty-five senior citizens from the KwaThema Old Age Centre will be going to the Active Ageing Games, in the Northern Cape, in October, to represent the Gauteng region.
September 25
Gym Tym Aerobics and Ekurhuleni Sports and Recreation partnered to promote wellness and health in the community by hosting free aerobic marathon classes at the Bulithando Park.
October 2
A three-hour aerobics marathon took place at the Bulithando Park over the weekend.
October 9
- ‘We are the champions’
The u/13 soccer team from Michael Mkhwanazi Primary School was crowned Sunbake Tournament champions and they received a cash prize of R6 000.
October 16
- Local athletes off to trials
Over the weekend, 15 young people from the KwaThema Disabled Sports Club will participate in the Central Gauteng for the Disabled trials.
October 23
Ace Auto Ayoba drew 2-2 against Corinthians in the SAB League match held on Sunday at the KwaThema Stadium.
October 30
- Centre’s athletes compete in Active Ageing Games
The KwaThema Old Age Centre held a farewell lunch recently for their athletics team that will be representing the Gauteng region in the Active Ageing Games in the Northern Cape this week.
November 6
- Striders host relay
The Striders Athletic Club hosted the Garbie Corporate Road Relay 2015, at the Springs Rugby Club, which is the oldest relay in South Africa.
November 13
Khanyile Young Buffalos FC u/13 took three points after winning 1-0 against Bolton Villa FC on Saturday, at the KwaThema Sports Complex.
November 20
Tsakane’s African All Stars beat KwaThema’s Valenci 1-0 in the ABC Motsepe League game that took place at the KwaThema Stadium on Saturday.
November 27
- Victory for women’s club
Tsakane Women Football Club whipped Soweto’s Emndeni Oldies Football Club
December 4
Local boxer Xolani Mvubu, from the Geo Maroon Boxing Club, is confident he will win his fight against Port Elizabeth’s Bongani Mlotshwa, in the World Boxing Federation elimination round, on December 18.
December 11
- Girls on the pitch
Springs Home Sweepers FC is a girls soccer team that was formed in September, after coach Joseph Mkhonza, and his team, started selecting girls from school level.
