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Empangeni Rugby Club receive training equipment and kit donation

April 28, 2026
Mbuso Kunene 1 minute read
Andy Ngcobo (Hollywood Foundation sponsorship coordinator) handed over the kit to a grateful Hendrik 'Vleis' van der Westhuizen (Empangeni Rugby Club President)

The Empangeni Rugby Club received much-needed training equipment and kit donations from the Hollywood Foundation on Wednesday, aimed at equipping future stars to shine on and off the field.

Andy Ngcobo (Hollywood Foundation sponsorship coordinator) handed over the kit to a grateful Hendrik ‘Vleis’ van der Westhuizen (Empangeni Rugby Club President)
Looking smart, rugby stars Nkanyezi Sithole, Eugene Mthembu, Siyanda Masinga and Hlelo Msimangu give a thumbs-up for the kit
Charles Mndaweni (Empangeni Rugby Director) thanks the sponsors profusely for the donations
A bunch of happy faces
Giving thanks on behalf of the players was Empangeni Rugby Club captain, Mpilo Mthembu

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April 28, 2026
Mbuso Kunene 1 minute read

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