Turffontein Primary School hosted the Human Rights Chess Tournament on March 26, an innovative event that combined strategic gameplay with awareness of human rights.

The tournament was sponsored by Kajol Naidoo, who is a national chess champion.

The tournament brought together young chess enthusiasts and learners from schools across Joburg south to compete and learn, featuring a packed schedule of chess matches.

The words of encouragement from Turffontein Primary School principal. Pexie Jaftha was enough to inspire the players.

“Chess is a strategic game; it helps develop critical thinking, which helps develop brain capacity, which is very important among our young learners. I want to thank Kajol and everyone who made this event possible,” said Jaftha.

Kajol Naidoo also addressed the players.

@southern.courierTurffontein Primary School hosted the Human Rights Chess Tournament on March 26, an innovative event that combined strategic gameplay with awareness of human rights.

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“I want to encourage all players here today to pursue chess as a hobby or as a profession. Chess helps you develop many skills as a strategist, a player, and a person. My motto is, sometimes we win, and sometimes we learn,” said Kajol.

Participants engaged in two game sessions.

Through this unique blend of chess and human rights awareness, Turffontein Primary School fosters an environment promoting critical thinking, strategy, and social consciousness among its young participants.