Checkmate for local chess champion
While delivering the Tenth State of the Province Address as the Sixth Premier of the Province of Gauteng, Makhura made mention of the U/14 Gauteng Chess team and congratulated them.
The King’s School West Rand (TKSWR) learner Khodani Nwedo is part of the U/14 Gauteng Chess team that emerged victorious from the recent South African Chess Championships in Bloemfontein.
The Grade 8 learner and his team of gold medallists were invited by the Gauteng Premier, Honourable David Makhura to attend the 2022 State of the Province Address on Monday, February 21.
“I feel honoured and excited to be part of this prestigious event. My passion for chess started in Grade 2 here at The King’s School West Rand.
“The competitiveness is what drives me to always do better; I was very surprised yet humbled to be invited to attend the 2022 State of the Province Address.
“It is a huge privilege for me, and I want to encourage all other players to be consistent in practice and to always work hard – the results will come later,” said Khodani.
Khodani has attended TKSWR since Grade RR back in 2013 and plans to matriculate at the school in 2026.
While delivering the Tenth State of the Province Address as the Sixth Premier of the Province of Gauteng, Makhura made mention of the U/14 Gauteng Chess team. “We also wish to congratulate the Gauteng U/14 Girls and Boys Chess Team, who are also with us in the House.
“They have won gold at the South African Chess Championship in a game considered one of the most cerebrally demanding.
“We wish them well in their future endeavours and remain confident that they will go on to represent our nation internationally,” said Makhura.
