Successful chess tournament held in Wembezi

This was the second time this tournament took place since it was launched last year and that chess is growing in the municipal area

September 26, 2017

Ronelle Mungaroo Less than a minute

Under 10 winners: first – Syethemba Mvelase, second – Zethembe Vilakazi and third Sanele Dladla with an official from the Wembezi Chess Academy.

Wembezi Chess Academy founder Mr Zewazi Lembethe would like to thank the Wembezi community, Inkosi Langalibalele Local Municipality, players from Ntabamhlophe, Estcourt, Ladysmith players and everyone for the support they gave the academy at a chess tournament last Saturday.

He said this was the second time this tournament took place since it was launched last year and that chess is growing in the municipal area.

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The academy is planning to introduce more tournaments.

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September 26, 2017

Ronelle Mungaroo Less than a minute

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