Local foundations launch school tourneys

The Kay Motsepe Schools Championship and ABC Motsepe SA Schools Choral Eisteddfod are set to return, bringing together thousands of South African young talents to celebrate sportsmanship, leadership, and community spirit.

The competition is the biggest of its kind in South Africa with over 10 000 schools participating annually to compete for a R11 750 000 cash prize.

The media engagement event held on July 29, at Sanlam’s office in Sandton, set the stage for what promises to be outstanding schools’ football, netball, and musical events.

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Sanlam’s involvement in the KMSC and Eisteddfod school’s choral clash highlights its commitment to youth empowerment and long-term development.

The event highlighted the connection between sports and financial confidence, highlighting the daily efforts of South Africans to create financial confidence and resilience, similar to athletes setting goals and training persistently for top performance.

Some of the prominent figures that attended the event included the founder of the Motsepe Foundation Dr Patrice Motsepe, co-founder and CEO Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe and Bongani Madikiza, CEO of Sanlam Retail Mass.

They shared insights on the property’s goals, objectives, and the profound impact of sports, arts, and culture on young people’s lives.

Motsepe said the campaign represents far more than just a sporting tournament and a musical competition.

“It is a beacon of hope and opportunity for our nation’s youth.

“We are thrilled to be involved in such a spectacle which offers a platform for students to not only showcase their athletic prowess and talent, but also to cultivate essential life skills such as teamwork, discipline, and resilience,” he said.

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Madikiza said Sanlam’s purpose was to empower communities to be financially confident, secure and prosperous. And they believe in the transformative power of sports.

“Our partnership with the Motsepe Foundation on these initiatives is a testament to our commitment to making a positive impact by helping the youth to develop the necessary skills to set them up for success once they leave the sports field for good,” Madikiza noted.

The event also saw contributions from sports personalities like television presenter, Andile Ncube, former Mamelodi Sundowns captain Hlompho Kekana, and former SPAR Proteas player Tshina Mdau who shared their experiences and highlighted the importance of sports in personal and community development.

“We are immensely grateful for the unwavering support of our partners and stakeholders who share our vision of empowering the youth and transforming lives through these initiatives,” added Motsepe.

“Together, we are not only shaping the athletes and musicians of tomorrow but also cultivating leaders who will drive positive change in their communities.”

The Championship and Eisteddfod seek to support the best talents that will surface from these various tournaments, offering young talents the chance to shine on a grand stage.

For further announcements, South Africans are encouraged to check the official brand website and social media pages: www.kaymotsepe.com, Twitter: @TBC, Facebook: Kay Motsepe Schools Championship and Instagram: @kaymotsepeschoolschampionship.