ANNUAL REVIEW 2010
Laureus Sport for Good
Laureus’ core concept is simple, brilliant and daunting: to create global awards that recognise the
achievements of today’s sports heroes; to bring sportspeople together; united in achievement but
divided by sporting code and then, once that community is brought together, put their reach and the
support and investment of Laureus’ Founding Patrons and Partners to work by supporting a message
that can help social projects around the world who are using sport as a tool for social change. That
message, simply, is Laureus Sport for Good.
The Laureus World Sports Awards
is now recognised as the greatest
televised sporting awards show
in the world. It honours the
achievements of top sportsmen
and women and is supported by
well-known sportspeople, as well
as international celebrities from
entertainment and business.
The Laureus World Sports Academy is a select
group of sporting legends, who act as flag
bearers for Laureus. Led by chairman Edwin
Moses, members of the Academy include
Morné du Plessis, Gary Player, Nadia Comaneci
and John McEnroe among many others. The
Academy forms the panel that decides on the
winners at the Laureus World Sports Awards
and act as global ambassadors for the work of
the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation.
The Laureus Sport for Good Foundation
is a charitable organisation that
supports many projects across the
world. It uses sport to influence
positive social change, from religious
intolerance in Ireland, to gangsterism
in the USA and poverty in India.
The Laureus Sport for Good
Foundation Trust South Africa,
a local chapter of the Laureus
Sport for Good Foundation,
was the first Foundation
to be launched globally in
October 2002.
Morné du Plessis
Chairman
Laureus Sport for Good Foundation
Trust South Africa
From the Chairman
2010 was the culmination of significant sporting events
in South Africa, which confirmed my firmly-held belief
that sport has the power to change the world. The Laureus Sport for
Good Foundation Trust South Africa celebrated 8 years of existence,
the Sports Science Institute of South Africa marked its 15th year as
a world leader in sport science and my association with Professor
Tim Noakes reached a milestone of 30 years in our joint efforts
towards sport and health excellence. To further highlight the year
as a truly remarkable one for sport, South Africa hosted the 2010
FIFA World Cup™.
The common philosophy between all of the above is that sport
is being used to improve people’s lives. The events of last year
must surely silence even the most cynical, who have seen for
themselves how powerful sport can be as an agent for change. In
this environment, people will put aside their differences and focus
on the good. South Africa invested emotionally and financially in the
World Cup and we came away with a realisation that sport can make
a difference to society. For me, this was a reaffirmation of what both
Laureus and the Sports Science Institute stands for and a reminder of
what we can achieve through sport.
Special memories for the South African Laureus year include
Gabriela Sabatini and Hugo Porta participating in the Pick n Pay
Cape Argus Cycle Tour on behalf of Laureus. At a later project visit
in March, Gabriela kicked off her shoes and played netball with the
kids of Khayelitsha, a scene which personified how barriers can be
overcome through sport. Dame Kelly Holmes also paid a visit to the
same project later in the month and unfazed by the conditions she
found there, played full-contact tackle rugby with the participants.
Nawal El Moutawakel took part in the annual Discovery/702 Walk
the Talk, and delivered a powerful speech to our project managers
on the role of sport. She has become a real inspiration to the South
African Foundation and we value her involvement with us.
We also hosted the very first Leadership Summit which was received
well by the Laureus Global Office and our partners. This has now led
to a World Leadership Summit to be held in London later this year.
We welcomed two new Ambassadors to the South African
Foundation, cricketer Shaun Pollock and soccer player Desiree Ellis,
both of whom have given generously of their time. I also thank our
trustees and especially country patron Discovery for their support.
Neville Koopowitz of Discovery has resigned as a board member after
many years of valuable guidance and we welcome Hylton Kallner,
who will now be representing Discovery.
How the South African Foundation can play a meaningful role
in sub-Saharan Africa is a key consideration for us as we plan our
future. The sport for good model we have built here has tremendous
potential for neighbouring countries and we look forward to
exploring how we introduce this winning formula to these countries
in the year ahead.”
Hylton Kallner
Chief Marketing Officer
Discovery
Country patron Discovery
Discovery and the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation
have been working in partnership since 2002, with
Discovery subsequently continuing this relationship as its Country
Patron. For us, making people healthier and protecting and
enhancing their lives are tantamount to making a difference in
their lives. Our involvement with the broader community focuses
on the same core purpose: to help people lead healthier lives and
in this way, build healthier communities. This is why we support the
work the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation does. The well-being
and health of children are especially close to our hearts and our
partnership with the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation is one way
for us to achieve better health for children.
The past year has been an important one for South Africa with the
successful hosting of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™. Sport triumphed
with thousands of fans celebrating the beautiful game in our country
and around the world. For the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation,
the year has been a great one too. The Foundation has continued
its work with sports and community projects around South Africa,
working to help build and develop communities through sport. The
safe environment that young people experience when they are
taken under the wing of the Laureus projects, fosters positive life
skills and leadership qualities that help them navigate life and build
a positive future. In communities plagued by social problems such as
violence, drugs, poverty and discrimination, sport is a powerful way
to change people’s lives.
While the financial support from donors such as Discovery and
others directly contribute to the projects and their participants,
we are also excited about some of the other work we have done
with Laureus during the past year. In June, the Laureus Foundation
hosted the Laureus Sport for Good Leadership Summit, with the
theme ‘Leadership through Sport’. The summit gave projects and
their leaders an opportunity to learn from one another.
To the Laureus team: Morné du Plessis and the fantastic group
of project leaders and volunteers, we thank you for your dedication
and the difference you make. We look forward to working more
closely with you in the year to come.”
Ned Wills
Global Director
Laureus Sport for Good Foundation
Global Report
2010 was a big year for Africa. The attention of the
world was focussed on South Africa for one of the biggest
sporting shows on earth, the 2010 FIFA World Cup™. South Africa
delivered a terrific event, paving the way for the international
federations to look upon the continent as a future host for other
sporting mega events.
The Laureus Sport for Good Foundation in South Africa focussed
on using the inspirational power of the event to promote sport
as a tool to overcome many of the challenges facing young
people in South Africa and beyond. Young people from projects
supported by the Foundation were given the opportunity to visit
some of the international training camps and meet many of their
football heroes. Ten international projects supported by the Global
Foundation arrived in South Africa to celebrate the power of sport
for international development by participating in the Football for
Hope Festival, a tournament running in parallel with the 2010 FIFA
World Cup™ but comprising teams from social projects around the
world.
The Foundation will always be about the legacy of these
events rather than the event itself. In line with the Foundation’s
strategy, the project participants from all those visiting as well as
those supported in South Africa, came together for two days of
knowledge-sharing and exchange at the Sport for Good Leadership
Summit. For the duration of the summit, project leaders from a total
of 22 projects met to share information on best practices, how to
use sport to reach out to those otherwise outside the spectrum
of formal education and to inspire one another to continue their
important work.
The Foundation continues to develop its profile as an organisation
committed to using sport to highlight and tackle the issues facing
the world’s youth through both funding and sharing the experiences
of a network of over 80 projects worldwide. With so much to offer
to this global community, The Laureus Sport for Good Foundation
Trust South Africa, with unwavering support from global and
local partners as well as the network of Academy Members and
Ambassadors around the world, continues to embrace this global
vision and to strive to impact the lives of ever more young people
each year.”
Ambassadors
New Member
New Member
Shaun Pollock
Desiree Ellis
Ernst van Dyk
Jacob ‘Baby Jake’
Matlala
Cynthia Tshaka
Lucas Radebe
“Sport has the power to change the world. It has the
in a way that little else does. Sport can awaken hope
These are well-known personalities and sportspeople who actively promote and
support the work of the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation Trust South Africa
John Robbie
Natalie du Toit
Bryan Habana
Frankie
Fredericks
Deshun Deysel
John Moeti
power to inspire. It has the power to unite people
where once there was only despair”
Nelson Mandela at the 2000 Laureus World Sports Awards
[Patron of the Laureus World Sports Awards]
Events
Argentinian Legends Support Sports Day
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Above Netball players take a gleeful break from the games
Below Left Morné du Plessis teaching rugby players a few tricks
Below Centre Gabriela Sabatini has fun on the netball court
Below Right Hugo Porta and rugby enthusiasts end off the day’s
activities with a group photo
n 12th March, Chairman of the Laureus Foundation South
Africa, Morné du Plessis, and legendary Argentinian rugby
player and Academy Member Hugo Porta, joined special guest
Gabriela Sabatini at the Future Champs Mini Sports Day in
Khayelitsha. Four schools attended the event where 200 project
participants, together with special guests, moved through life skills,
rugby and netball activities. This gave the visitors a really good idea
of the projects worth and how it is implemented on a daily basis,
summing up the Laureus Sport for Good concept well.
Events
Dame Kelly Holmes Visits Future Champs
Above Dame Kelly Holmes shows off her medals with the Future
Champs rugby team Below The boys and girls give Kelly Holmes a
run for her money on the rugby field and netball court
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n 24th March, Global Laureus Ambassador, Dame Kelly Holmes
(DBE, MBE) attended the second day of the Future Champs
Mini Sports Day, along with Academy Member Morné du Plessis.
It was a fun-filled day, with Dame Kelly participating in both the
rugby and netball activities, while Morné du Plessis assisted with
coaching and mentoring the rugby teams. In addition, Dame
Kelly hosted a life skills session, highlighting the importance of
setting measurable goals to achieve personal ambitions. For the
participants, holding and wearing Dame Kelly’s Olympic gold
medals will no doubt inspire them to put in the groundwork, see
their potential and fulfill their aspirations. It was certainly a very
memorable day for everyone involved.
Events
New Laureus Ambassadors
Above LFSA Chairman Morné du Plessis welcomes Desiree Ellis and
Shaun Pollock to the Ambassadors’ team. Below From left to right,
Front: Sandhya Vedalanker (Discovery) Prudence Fester (Laureus),
Deshun Deysel (Ambassador), Ntambi Ravele (Trustee), Desiree
Ellis (Ambassador), Morné du Plessis (Chairman), Gita Carroll
(Laureus), Marlene Coetzee-George (Trustee); Back: John Robbie
(Ambassador), Dr Craig Nossel (Discovery), Iain Banner (Trustee),
Lucas Radebe (Ambassador), Shaun Pollock (Ambassador).
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n 14th April, cricketing legend Shaun Pollock and outstanding
female footballer, Desiree Ellis joined the Laureus Foundation
South Africa Ambassadors’ circle.
“It was a honour to be announced as an Ambassador of the
Laureus Foundation South Africa (LFSA) and it’s wonderful to be able
to use the platform that has been given to me through sport, to help
people in need!” said Shaun Pollock.
“Becoming a Laureus Ambassador ranks up there with many of my
career highlights”, said Desiree Ellis. “I was in complete awe to be
in the company of the likes of Shaun Pollock, Bryan Habana, Lucas
Radebe, Deshun Deysel and Cynthia Tshaka.”
Events
2010 FIFA World Cup™ Experience
Above Project participants with their handmade Laureus
Makarapa Below Left Academy Chairman Edwin Moses teaching
the children how to blow a vuvuzela - Laureus-style!
Below Centre The legendary David Beckham with project
participants at England vs Platinum Stars
Below Right Academy Member, Franz Beckenbauer
with project leaders at the
German Training Camp
S
oweto Schools Rugby Project took 15 children to the USA
training session in Pretoria and afterwards met with the
players. Twenty five children from the Sport for All (SFA) Palmridge
site had the pleasure of watching a friendly game between
England and Platinum Stars in Rustenburg. Eleven children
from the SFA Katlehong site visited the German Training Camp
in Centurion where children and coaches met with England’s
former captain David Beckham and their acclaimed striker Wayne
Rooney. Academy Members Edwin Moses, Franz Beckenbauer and
footballer Bastian Schweinsteiger enjoyed a few tackles with the
children at the German Training Camp. This was followed by Oliver
Bierhoff chatting to the children and presenting them with T-shirts.
To add to the ‘Gees’ (spirit), Grassroots Soccer donated 2010
FIFA World Cup™ tickets which allowed representatives from SA
funded projects to experience a live World Cup match.
This experience was too incredible for words but all we know
is that the Laureus family in South Africa can proudly say - “WE
WERE THERE!”
Events
Laureus Sport For Good Leadership Summit
Above Ambassadors Lucas Radebe, Desiree Ellis, Cynthia Tshaka
and Deshun Deysel displaying the ‘Bring Out The Champion
Within’ life skills manual Below Left Darrin Reece and a fellow
SA Project Leader participating in a teamwork drill Below Right
Summit participants learning the “Diski” from the King and
founder of the Diski Dance himself, Wendy Ramokgadi
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n June 2010, Laureus Foundation South Africa, in partnership
with the Laureus global office, hosted a Sport for Good
Leadership Summit in Johannesburg. The Laureus life skills
manual, ‘Bring out the Champion Within’, was also launched at
this event. The 12 projects, supported by Laureus Foundation
South Africa and 10 international projects, all represented at the
summit, had the opportunity to share knowledge, ideas and best
practice in how to promote leadership through sport at a global
level. A multi-sports day, hosted by Sport For All, was held to
showcase a variety of sporting practices. The mini-sports events
stations included boxing, volleyball, netball and soccer and
concluded with the infamous Diski Dance, as a team building
activity. Ambassadors John Robbie and ‘Baby Jake’ Matlala gave
tremendous encouragement and invaluable guidance to all of the
participants and project leaders from across the world. It was a
thoroughly enjoyable few days for everyone who took part.
Events
Discovery/702 Walk The Talk
Above Proceeds donated to the Laureus Foundation Below Left
Laureus Ambassador Shaun Pollock helping the Cubs with some
bowling tips Below Centre Laureus Ambassadors Lucas Radebe,
‘Baby Jake’ Matlala and Deshun Deysel try out their boxing skills
at the Fight With Insight mobile boxing gym Below Right Academy
Member Nawal El Moutawakel playing with the Little Champs
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aureus Academy Members Nawal El Moutawakel and Morné
du Plessis joined Laureus Trustee, Ntambi Ravele and Laureus
Ambassadors Lucas Radebe, ‘Baby Jake’ Matlala, Cynthia Tshaka,
Deshun Deysel and Shaun Pollock for an 8km walk in the annual
Discovery/702 Walk the Talk event in Johannesburg. They were
accompanied by 80 children and coaches from Sport For All,
Fight With Insight, Johannesburg Cubs, Free The Youth and Little
Champs. After the walk, guests joined participants in various
sporting activities presented by three of the Laureus funded
projects. This enabled our sponsors to see how their generous
contributions are changing lives. The activities included boxing by
Fight With Insight, cricket by the Johannesburg Cubs and gross
motor-skill activities presented by the Little Champs. The event
raised a generous donation of R400 000,00 for the South African
Foundation, earmarked for the Johannesburg Cubs Project.
Events
Project Exchange
Above Ernest, of Fight With Insight, throws a punch Below Left
Thayson and his coach Gibi, from Fight For Peace wait tensely
for the result of their fight Below Right Laureus
Ambassador, John Robbie; Laureus staff,
Gita Carroll and Fight With Insight
Founder/Leader, Anton Gilmore have a
few laughs at the FWI vs FFP tournament
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rom 27th-30th October, the South African Foundation hosted
a Project Exchange in Gauteng. Fight With Insight (FWI), a
locally-funded project, joined participants from the globallyfunded Fight For Peace (FFP) initiative from Brazil, in a variety of
activities over the four days. These included interactive workshops
on ‘Goal Setting’ led by Laureus Ambassador Natalie du Toit,
project presentations, a sightseeing and cultural experience tour
in Soweto, and a number of boxing training sessions. The Project
Exchange ‘Grande Finale’ was a boxing tournament held between
the Brazilian and South African participants, supported by Laureus
Ambassador John Robbie.
In total, 17 participants and 5 leaders took part and each
were presented with a ‘Project Exchange 2010’ Trophy – making
everyone a winner!
Events
Bonaqua Little Big Walk
Above Enthusiastic children from the Little Champs project during
the Walk Below Left An award for the champions: medals to
commemorate their participation Below Right Laureus Staff
Marvin Newman accompany the Little Champs on their walk
R
atanga Junction hosted the Bonaqua Little Big Walk this
year, with twenty children from the Little Champs project
completing the 1.2km walk through the theme park. Refreshments
and gifts were distributed along the way and to celebrate
their accomplishment, the children were treated to a variety of
entertainment and a fun ride on the carousel.
Events
Discovery/Cape Times Big Walk
Above Participants get ready for the 5km event
Below Girls from the Grassroots Soccer Project after the walk with
Laureus Ambassador Cynthia Tshaka
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aureus Ambassador Cynthia Tshaka took part in the 5km
Discovery/Cape Times Big Walk along with 60 children from
the Grassroots Soccer Project, a Laureus Global initiative. To help
the children keep up momentum, each were provided with lunch
packs courtesy of the Foundation, who also manned a number of
Discovery refreshment stations along the various routes.
Events
Vodafone Local Heroes Initiative
Above Vodafone Local Heroes at the Johannesburg Cubs match
field, Braamfischerville Oval, Soweto Below Left Taig Khris in
mid-flight at the Indigo Skate Camp in Durban Below Centre
‘Marvelous’ Marvin Hagler at the Play2Learn Mathematics Session
with the Soweto Schools Rugby Project
Below Right Sport For All Project Leader, Agresham, showing off
the fantastic mural the Vodafone Local Heroes created
T
he Vodafone Local Heroes Initiative took place from 22nd-27th
November. The ultimate experience for the six Local Heroes
from Spain, Germany, The Netherlands, United Kingdom, Italy and
New Zealand, was a 10-day trip to South Africa, which included
visits to six of the South African Foundation projects. The visits
incorporated a range of activities such as mural painting, planting
vegetable gardens and putting up shade ports. Touch rugby,
boxing and skateboarding were among some of the sporting
activities enjoyed by participants over the course of four days.
Laureus Academy Members who joined the Local Heroes over the
four days, were boxing legend ‘Marvelous’ Marvin Hagler, South
African Ambassador Lucas Radebe, Global Ambassador Taig Khris
and Chairman of the South African Foundation, Morné du Plessis.
Research
Research and Evaluation
T
he growing importance of research and evaluation in the sport
for development arena cannot be emphasised enough. In
keeping with this, the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation Trust
South Africa has entered into a partnership with the MRC/UCT
Research Unit for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine (ESSM)
- to conduct formal research studies on projects in their funding
pool over the next number of years. This partnership kicked off
in 2010 with a research study on Sport For All (SFA). The Trustees
in this period also agreed to co-fund the research conducted by
ESSM on Little Champs. The findings of the research conducted
are summarised below.
In 2009 a study was carried out by ESSM to assess the impact
of the Little Champs project on cognitive function of children
in the programme. Children were tested from early childhood
development centres in Alexandra Township, Johannesburg, and
a statistically significant improvement was noted in the cognitive
scores of children who participated regularly in the programme.
The findings of this study* can contribute to the evidence linking
gross motor skills and cognitive function and suggests that even
limited exposure to a low intensity (once per week) programme for
motor development, such as Little Champs can positively impact
gross motor skills and cognitive function in disadvantaged ‘pre-
schoolers’. It has been well established in the literature that by
positively impacting on cognitive function a programme such as
Little Champs can start its participants on a better educational and
life trajectory and help to avoid or break the cycle of poor early
childhood development and low socio-economic status.
“The research findings on the SFA study indicated that the
project had a positive impact on sport participation, motivation
and respect among participants. The findings highlight that sport
can play a valuable role for youth within communities by creating a
place of belonging and acceptance. Youth from the project scored
significantly higher on the respect scale.
With regards to health, the investigation showed that project
participants had a significantly better knowledge of the ABC’s
regarding HIV/Aids (Abstain, Be faithful, Condomise).
The evaluation has helped identify key areas for further
investigation and intervention and has contributed to a growing
and much needed body of research on sport for development
programmes. It is vital that research in this field be translated
into practice (and possibly policy) so that it can ultimately have a
positive impact on individuals and communities most in need.”
*Due for publication in Early Child Development and Care in early 2011.
T
Dr Cathi Draper (MA PhD)
he research commissioned by the Laureus Trust in 2010,
was conducted by Dr Cathi Draper from the MRC/UCT
Research Unit for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine
(ESSM).
Dr Cathi Draper has a background in the social sciences
and has a PhD in Public Health. She has a research
position within the MRC/UCT Research Unit for Exercise
Science and Sports Medicine, which is based at the Sports
Science Institute of South Africa. Her research includes the
evaluation of community-based physical activity and sport
interventions and the social science aspects of physical
activity as a means of health promotion and disease
prevention. Dr Draper’s particular area of expertise is the
use of qualitative methods which she has implemented at
Laureus since 2008.
The Buffalo City
Soccer School
Buffalo City Soccer School
Projects
2010 was one of the most exciting years for the Buffalo City
Soccer School initiative, with parent involvement increasing by
nearly 30%. This gave both the project and the children involved
enormous overall support. Despite a shortage of experienced
manpower this year, training the leaders from the more senior
group of players alleviated the situation considerably. The
introduction of the High School girls’ soccer team facilitated
significant growth for the project.
Thanks to the involvement of the organisation Youth for Christ,
the life skills programme not only gained enormous ground in
its appeal to participants, but also had a positive impact on
attendance.
The success of The Buffalo City Soccer School has primarily
been due to the emphasis placed on developing self-awareness
and highlighting the impact of negative anti-social behaviours;
both on the individuals themselves and within their communities.
The sessions are interactive and encourage participants to practise
and demonstrate a wide range of interpersonal skills. The children
not only gain self-respect but also learn how to respect others,
irrespective of cultural differences – a winning combination when
it comes to competing. Achievements from this past year provide
clear evidence of this, with the u15, u17 & u19 teams winning the
League and Knockout Cup Double and the u19 team gaining
promotion to the local Football Association’s Premier League. Six
players were selected to represent the local Football Association
at the u15, 2010 Inter District Tournament, and Jonathan Keen
won the Junior Player Award at the prize-giving ceremony. Glen
Minnie walked away with Coach of the Year for 2010 at the local
football awards and the project won the Club of the Year Award.
To conclude, the success and sustainability of the project
would not be possible without the continuous help and
support of the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation,
for which we are extremely grateful.
Projects
Fight With Insight (FWI) is a boxing project facilitated at the
Teddy Bear Clinic’s offices in the southern suburbs of Johannesburg
and is intended for young offenders who have completed the
12-week diversion programme. This programme forms part of the
South African youth justice system and has two complementary
components to it, which run back-to-back. Within the same day,
participants attend the boxing sessions and then move on to the
Cognitive-Behavioural Group Therapy classes, combining the
physical and interpersonal disciplines. For those who complete the
full 12-weeks, joining the Box Office Boxing Gym programme, which
also forms part of the FWI project, is their next step.
With the launch of the new Child Justice Act (Act 75) of 2008
on 1st April 2010, an important step has been taken in ensuring
Fight With
Insight
that children finding themselves in conflict with the law are dealt
with more appropriately. The diversion programme is the preferred
option taken by the courts. This will undoubtedly mean more
children being referred to the FWI project and, to date, we have
already witnessed a significant increase in numbers. Because of
the feasibility of the new structure of the programme, we have
not borne any additional costs in 2010.
One of the major highlights and most memorable events for
FWI in 2010 was the Laureus Sport for Good Leadership Summit in
Johannesburg. The summit provided the ideal forum for sharing
our experiences and challenges with fellow project coaches and
facilitators from across the globe. We also had an opportunity
to gain a broader insight into how we can take the FWI project
forward in 2011.
Held over four days at the end of October, the Laureus
Project Exchange with Fight For Peace from Brazil was a great
accomplishment. Laureus Ambassador Natalie du Toit, topped
the event by spending a day with the participants and sharing
the inspirational story behind her success. Laureus Ambassador
John Robbie also attended the Project Exchange and in total
27 participants and 5 leaders took part. The children also had a
chance to visit Gold Reef City theme park, which for many was a
first-time experience.
And finally, on 24 November, FWI took part in the Laureus
Vodafone Local Heroes Initiative. Children participated in the
group therapy classes at The Teddy Bear Clinic and visited the Box
Office Gym, where they met middleweight world champion boxer
and Laureus Academy Member, ‘Marvelous’ Marvin Hagler. The
prospect of training in a ‘real’ gym and putting their newfound
skills into action packed a punch for their enthusiasm!
Free The
Youth
Projects
The year 2010 will, without a doubt, go down in South Africa’s
history as an unforgettable year. Hosting the 2010 FIFA World
Cup™ was an immensely proud achievement for our nation and
a dream come true for some of the children from the Free The
Youth Programme. They, like many South African’s, will be able
to say, “We were there”, thanks to the Laureus Sport for Good
Foundation. Attending the Netherlands vs Spain game at Soccer
City was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for these children and
the ‘Gees’ (Afrikaans for ‘spirit’) of the tournament will certainly
not be forgotten.
For seven of the children from the programme, participating in
the Fraternity Cup Festival in France in April was sadly not to be.
The spread of volcanic ash across Europe resulted in their longhaul flight from Cape Town being cancelled. The children were
understandably disappointed as their dream of travelling overseas
and competing in this event, did not become a reality. They did,
however, get to spend five days in Cape Town, visiting the popular
tourist attractions, and every effort was made to make their
unplanned stay in the Mother City an enjoyable one.
A lack of facilities and inadequate preparation at competition
level did not distract the Free The Youth players last year. In fact,
their performance and the effort they put into the league was
highly commendable. Scoring victories against the bigger clubs
such as Florida Albion and Dainfern, together with gaining a midtable position, is proof of their dedication to succeed.
The Truth Foundation, through Free The Youth, has always
been committed to the idea of sharing experiences, skills and
knowledge, in partnership with other organisations. During the
final week of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ in July, we worked in
collaboration with a soccer academy in Limpopo, conducting
soccer clinics with approximately 400 welfare children.
On the 3rd December the project visited Leeuwkop Prison
and we donated two sets of football jerseys to one of the soccer
teams, who called themselves Orlando Pirates. We are often
invited to Leeuwkop to give motivational talks, run soccer clinics
and present the winning teams with their awards. Going forward,
we are planning to strengthen this relationship and host a minifootball tournament at the prison. For security reasons, photos of
our activities were not permitted during our visit.
Projects
Indigo Youth
Movement
In 2010, the Indigo Youth Movement (IYM) continued to
improve its facilities with the addition of a swimming pool used for
skateboarding at the Indigo Skate Camp. This facility is now listed
among the top 100 skateboarding destinations in the world and it
is the most utilised facility of its kind in South Africa. In addition,
a number of other regions have shown a keen interest in our Skate
Camp, with a view to possibly replicating this in their areas.
Laureus Academy Member Tony Hawk visited IYM in June, to
hand over a portable skateboarding ramp which has since travelled
to every corner of South Africa. Skateboarders and coaches from
Indigo’s first development node at the camp initiated these
demonstration tours, which were a great success. Indigo children
also travelled to Kimberley to participate in a skateboarding
exposé, with the purpose of encouraging a group of 1 000 young
people to take up skateboarding. Our junior participants on the
tours were full of enthusiasm and keen to share their passion
with the youngsters they met along the way. We are continuously
witnessing the development of new leaders
amongst our younger participants. Our
travelling demonstrations during 2010,
have enabled us to showcase our project
in a practical way, giving youngsters the
opportunity to have a ‘hands on’ experience
of this exciting activity. We have ambitious plans
for 2011! We are aiming to train coaches from these
communities and consult local councils on how to create
sustainable skateboarding facilities for youngsters – and
the Indigo Youth Movement will be there to lead
the way! We would not be able to fulfil our
commitment to opening up this exciting
recreation to so many youngsters across
the country without the help of the
South African Foundation, to whom
we are extremely grateful.
Jo’burg
Cubs
For the Johannesburg Cubs, 2010 has been a very successful
year and for two of our boys, Jessie Martin and Bruce Nkosi,
a very special one indeed. Both these u16’s were granted full
scholarships at two of the top Gauteng boys schools, St Stithians
and Jeppe. For Jessie, who was just 15 at the time, a secondment
to the St Stithians First Team was an excellent achievement for
someone so young.
A combined selection of u19 and u17 boys participated in a
winter cricket league tournament at ‘open’ level, with several
clubs from the Gauteng area. The ‘open’ team won the majority
of matches, which was an impressive accomplishment in view of
the opposition comprising of mainly older players. Many of the
regular Cubs players across the board were selected to play for
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one of the Gauteng development teams in the annual Gauteng
Schools Cricket Week. Four of the u19’s were selected for the
Gauteng u19 squad, four of the u17’s for the Guateng u17 squad
and nearly the whole of the u15’s for the Gauteng u15 squad. A
further major achievement was one of the original Cubs players,
Shaylin Pillay, being selected as part of the SA u19 squad. The
strong Cubs representation at this high level of cricket bears
testimony to the hard work and determination of both players and
their coaches.
The Johannesburg Cubs have recognised the contribution the
Discovery-hosted life skills sessions made, in assisting the players
in their daily lives and away from the cricket pitch. Through the
sessions of 2010, the Cubs had the opportunity to gain insight and
awareness of the impact of HIV/AIDS with a focus on personal
responsibility and accountability.
Laureus Ambassador Shaun Pollock accompanied the Cubs
on the annual Discovery/702 Walk the Talk through the leafy
Johannesburg suburb of Greenside. The boys enjoyed interacting
with the legendary cricketer and an additional bonus was the Cubs
being nominated as the beneficiary of proceeds from
the event.
And finally, one of the major sporting highlights
of 2010 for all South Africans was hosting the 2010
FIFA World Cup™. Laureus Foundation South
Africa provided selected players the opportunity
to attend the Netherlands vs Denmark game and
experience first-hand this once-in-a-lifetime
tournament. This was very much appreciated by
everyone involved in the Johannesburg Cubs
project, especially the players.
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Little
Champs
In keeping with the Little Champs ethos, 2010 has been a
landmark year for the project, for both the children and their
coaches. With the advent of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ and
to celebrate the arrival of the international teams, the Champs
took part in The Football for Hope Festival and Football Friday
Festivities, no doubt inspired by the excitement of hosting one
of the world’s most prestigious tournaments. For the managers
attending the Laureus Sport for Good Leadership Summit in June,
there was a great opportunity for us to share our experiences and
challenges and to exchange ideas at both a local and global level.
Apart from the organised events of 2010, we unexpectedly
received unsolicited support from a wide range of sources, which
bouyed our efforts and confidence, helping to legitimise our role
as community developers and agents for change. The Laureus
Trust funded the unprecedented Cognitive Research Programme
at the University of Cape Town (UCT). Local communities arranged
for the Little Champs schools to benefit from the charity drives
they organised during the year, and Discovery decided to choose
the Little Champs project as its community programme - for an
entire year! As a result of their decision, the children got to play in
a fun-filled day on the brand new soccer courts at the Wanderers,
while at our Gugulethu Sports Complex, participants met with the
Western Province Rugby players.
After three years of undergoing the planning and
implementation stages of the Sport for Development programme
in Alexandra, we can finally say that we saw its completion
this year. A visit from the Sri Lankan Athletes to witness our
programme in action, was an added bonus. Through efficient
monitoring and evaluation, as well as documented evidence,
Little Champs showed its mettle in helping schools in Alexandra
encourage youngsters to adopt socially responsible behaviour.
Through implementation of the sports programmes, younger
children are encouraged to move away from anti-social
behaviours, which have a detrimental impact both on their
communities and themselves. Adopting a more socially responsible
outlook, with a strong emphasis on taking personal responsibility,
is a step in the right direction.
We are enormously proud of these achievements and extremely
grateful for being given the opportunity to make a difference in
the communities of Alexandra and Gugulethu. Thank you Laureus
Foundation South Africa!
Lungisani
Indlela
It has been another busy year for the Lungisani Indlela project,
and with the support of the Laureus Foundation South Africa,
our sports programme has gone from strength to strength, with
all five projects effectively reaching out in support of the children
of Amaoti. We have expanded the Amaoti Soccer League to
include u11’s, u13’s, u15’s, u17’s and u19’s and now have 54 teams
competing on a weekly basis. In addition, we ran three successful
Family Soccer fun days, two four-day holiday clubs - which hosted
between 600 and 1000 children a day - and two coaching clinics;
one for players, run by the British Army Fitness Corp, and one for
coaches, run by Clive Barker from Amazulu .
Our Teenage Empowerment Programme has continued apace
at Brookdale Secondary School with the formation of a choir
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- the outcome of a creative arts project – that surpassed all
expectations. In May the choir was nominated in the SABC Crown
Gospel Awards competition, which is a remarkable achievement
considering their fledgling status. Being able to witness firsthand how this project has enhanced the lives of these children,
has been an incredibly moving experience for all of us. It is our
belief that providing a safe, stimulating place for teenagers to
spend their free time after school, is conducive to developing
their creative abilities and it’s our dream to implement a Creative
Arts Academy in the Amaoti community to do just that in 2011. We
hope to turn that dream into a long-awaited reality.
The life skills programme in Amandlethu High School was reestablished in 2010, targeting over 400 additional children with
more than just a statistical awareness of teenage pregnancy and
HIV/AIDS. By focusing more on the importance of taking personal
responsibility for decisions they make, the children gained a good
understanding of the effect such decisions could have on their
futures.
Our Child and Family Support Programme continues to assist
15 child-headed families in Amaoti who are critically in need, with
regular food parcels, mentoring and a supportive environment.
And our Back-2-School programme enables nearly 600 children
to attend school without ridicule or exclusion, by paying for their
fees, uniforms and excursions. In addition, the Crèche Programme
has grown over the year to support 29 crèches and over 1 300
children, developing teaching skills, facilitating daily meals, and in
partnership with companies, upgrading facilities.
Improving our match equipment was high on the agenda for
2010, as well as supplying 25 teams with soccer kits. We achieved
both these targets. In 2011 our aim is to establish a Sports
Academy in Amaoti, focusing on the development and support of
soccer and netball teams. We have already completed the initial
planning stages, and with the input and guidance of several
existing Laureus programmes, will literally start the ball rolling
early in 2011!
In conclusion, we would like to thank Laureus Foundation
South Africa for including our programme as a host site for the
Vodafone Local Heroes Initiative, who visited us in November.
We believe this to be of mutual benefit for both parties and the
skills imparted will no doubt be of lasting benefit to the Amaoti
Community.
Projects
Makomba-Ndlela
Youth Movement
‘Team spirit’ summed up our approach in 2010 and our joint
‘can do’ attitude formed a strong foundation in ensuring our goals
were met with aplomb! As a result, we have seen an increase
in the number of young women in our communities, actively
involved in a variety of sporting and recreational activities. They
are extremely proud of their achievements!
During the past year we have worked with 12 schools (4 primary
and 8 secondary), 6 churches, 18 communities and our programme
has reached 2 500 young women, both in and out of school. Our
indoor and outdoor centre-based sessions, involved recruiting
young women to partake in netball, volleyball, soccer, ultimate
frisbee, drama, poetry and talk shows. By combining their sporting
activities with an opportunity for existential expression – involving
art, drama and poetry – and by attending the more practical life
skills sessions, we believe our aim to inspire rural women to look
beyond their perceived limitations is being fulfilled.
Events during 2010 have been well received and we held a
thriving coaching clinic from 1-6 June, attended by 60 young
women from rural communities. Our purpose was to instil a good
grasp of the basic techniques for a number of sporting codes and
be able to form community teams, where in time, they will serve as
(junior) coaches. We also successfully ran three leagues last year in
netball, volleyball and ladies soccer, with each league consisting of
ten teams with 480 individuals taking part overall.
The Summer Games on 16th October was a great
accomplishment. The aim was to provide an environment where
participants could showcase their sporting prowess and creative
flair to the community. In total, 301 participants and
500 spectators attended this event, which included
a diverse range of activities from volleyball, ladies
soccer, ultimate frisbee, netball, drama, poetry and
dancing.
Other key achievements throughout 2010 were hosting
a successful cleaning campaign at the Rivoni Society for the
Blind, a youth festival, 24 talk shows and three road shows, which
were held in the vicinity of NGO’s and churches, with the help of
the Elim hospital.
We would like to add that
without the ongoing support
of LFSA, we could not have
fulfilled our goals for 2010 and
we extend a heartfelt “thank you”
to everyone involved.
PeacePlayers
International
PeacePlayers International – South Africa (PPI-SA) project,
has had its fair share of challenges in 2010, in view of the
recession and the public sector workers’ strike action later in the
year. But adversity is often a catalyst for change and innovation,
and in response to such inadvertant financial constraints, PPI-SA
streamlined its organisational structure, reviewed job descriptions,
re-assessed employment contracts and benchmarked salaries,
ensuring the latter aligned to industry standards. By focusing on
utilising the staff’s administrative strengths, coupled with giving
the area managers an opportunity to coach and organise activities
in their areas, staff morale greatly improved - with a strong sense
of empowerment underpinning it. And in spite of a reduction
in donor funding, the Gary Player Foundation awarded a grant
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to PPI-SA for the first time, and the eThekwini Municipality’s
Community Participation Unit funded a training camp for
coaches and managers, which was greatly appreciated. Although
the teachers’ strike in August and September brought PPI-SA’s
primary school activities to a near standstill for three weeks,
with scheduled basketball matches and life skills sessions being
considerably interrupted, the teams prioritised and implemented
the most important sessions, to ensure all wasn’t lost during that
time.
One of PPI-SA’s most important stakeholders are the schools,
who gave valuable input on various aspects of our activities
throughout 2010, bringing principles and school representatives
closer together to discuss the schools’ ongoing relationship with
PPI-SA. Over 60% of participants attended the life skills and
basketball sessions. Of these, seven from Addington Primary
School were awarded full scholarships to study at Durban
High School from 2011. Seventy five per cent of the KZN u13’s
basketball team were from PPI-SA and for two of our boys, 2010
will hold a special memory. Archange Kalongji was awarded Most
Valuable Player in the u13 category and Precious Buthelezi, an
LDP participant from Lamontville, was selected to join the South
African National u16 squad.
A key highlight of 2010 for the PPI-SA was successfully hosting
the two City Wide Tournaments (CWT) in May and October.
Boxing legend and Laureus Ambassador ‘Baby Jake’ Matlala and
US Consul General for Durban, Jill Derderian, joined over 1,200
participants, coaches and volunteers in the event, held in Durban.
Not only did the children proudly display their sporting abilities
across the ten basketball courts, they also gave a number of
presentations on the subject of HIV and AIDS, which they learned
whilst attending the life skills sessions. The CWT provides an ideal
platform for the PPI-SA project to showcase its programme to a
number of key stakeholders, as well as motivating the participants
and restoring the schools’ confidence.
Finally, a pilot educational training programme, Anatomy of
Peace, which was pioneered by PPI in the Middle East, was the
focus for a training workshop held in Cyprus in July and August.
PPI-SA’s Managing Director S’bongiseni Vilakazi joined PPI MD’s
to assess how the programme can be integrated into the life skills
initiative of PPI-SA.
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Soweto Schools
Rugby Project
The project enjoyed a very successful year, with a significant
increase in participation on the Play2Learn programme. The
standards of technique in touch-rugby, improved dramatically.
Educationally, the maths tests undertaken by both primary and
high school children, confirmed a positive result pertaining to the
efficacy of the Play2Learn games, while several bursaries were
awarded to deserving participants to further their education. The
opportunity to attend the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ matches and
practice sessions through a Laureus initiative also contributed to
the excitement for the year.
The biggest challenge for us at the beginning of last year was
that most of our coaches had not played six-down touch before.
Therefore our priority was to ensure they were adequately trained
and equipped to coach effectively and conduct practice sessions
to improve overall standards of play. To this end, two senior teams
comprised of mainly project coaches, represented Soweto (one
ladies and one men’s team) at the South African Touch Association
(SATA) Inter-Provincial Tournament (IPT) in Pretoria in March.
Unfortunately, although Soweto did not win any games, they were
competitive and it was an invaluable exercise for our coaches
to gain first-hand experience against the best players in
the country. The end result was an immediate impact on
standards of play at all the stations.
In September three teams took part in the SATA
Junior IPT in Cape Town, which was by far the biggest
highlight of our year. The Girls u17 teams made it to
the quarter finals and the Mixed u21 lost in the semifinals as the teams showed gradual progress. SATA
were very happy with Soweto’s involvement, at
both the Senior and Junior events, as we brought
a different energy and spirit to the event,
with plenty of singing and dancing! Soweto’s
participation also enabled the tournament to be
more integrated.
The project also participated in Junior and
Senior Northern Super Six tournaments, then
hosted St Benedict’s High School’s teams, played
against the French International School boys
and girls teams at u10, u12, u15 and u17, and with 16
weekends of Soweto fixtures held in total, provided
ample game-time for participants to develop their
skills. The Cape Town tour in particular added huge
impetus to the project, as it served to increase levels of
excitement towards the game. The atmosphere and energy at
the subsequent fixtures was exhilarating and participants are
looking forward to an even more exciting 2011.
Sport
For All
Projects
2010 will forever be remembered for South Africa’s successful
hosting of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™. And for our young players
and coaches on the Sport For All (SFA) programme, a year that
presented them with a lifetime opportunity to meet with soccer
star David Beckham and legendary German footballer, Franz
Beckenbauer. An additional bonus for the players was a chance
to meet and talk with Laureus Ambassador Edwin Moses, who
accompanied them on all the soccer training camp visits.
We also had the honour of hosting a number of international
visitors during the Laureus Sport for Good Leadership Summit in
June 2010. Delegates and a group of young boxers from the Brazil
project showcased our multi-sport codes and how we deliver our life
skills sessions to the children, including our smart-card monitoring
system. Vodafone Local Heroes from around the globe, literally left
their mark at SFA-Palmridge, with a beautiful mural which included
their painted handprints. The real strength of these interactions
are their lasting effects that go way beyond the event itself. After
the Laureus Sport for Good Leadership Summit, the SFA life skills
programme has been more effective because the delegates were
taught how to incorporate fun, playful yet impactful life skills into
sports drills. Following the launch of the Laureus ‘Bring Out The
Champion Within’ life skills manual last year, we have made great
strides in this area. Similarly, we expect to utilise the findings of
the Laureus-sponsored research study of the Sport For All model
(undertaken by UCT) to guide future programme planning in 2011.
And finally, we would like to thank Laureus Foundation South
Africa for their ongoing support and are extremely grateful to be
part of the Laureus family. 2011 here we come!
The Trust currently supports 11 projects:
• Buffalo City Soccer School is committed to countering gang violence and works with young people to provide a healthy alternative through football. Children in the project, as young as 9 and 13 years old, allow the focus to be on prevention rather than cure and on delivering a message that can affect behavioural patterns. Through life skills instruction, youngsters develop an understanding of the negative impact of alcohol and drug abuse.
• Fight With Insight is a boxing project based in the southern suburbs of Johannesburg for young offenders who have completed their diversion programme – an element of the South African youth justice system. After the 12-week long diversion programme, it is optional to attend a follow-on programme.
• Free The Youth is a modular-based programme combining life skills, the word of God and sport as a tool to educate and encourage youth. The programme educates young people in sex education, public speaking, handling peer pressure as well as encouraging healthy living through involvement in sport.
•Indigo Youth Movement provides skateboarding for young people and offers them the chance to learn about healthy living and life skills, as well as improving their spoken English and learning about tourism.
•Johannesburg Cubs is set up to establish a multiracial and cross-cultural cricket-training programme for school children in Johannesburg and surrounding areas. To ensure a supportive environment free of any form of discrimination; to inculcate and encourage self-discipline among participants; and to motivate and commit them to excellence and integrity.
•Little Champs aims to increase the literacy levels of pre-school children through play, sport and non-competitive physical activity. Little Champs has partnered with Healthnutz, an outreach programme of the Sports Science Institute of South Africa to increase their reach to older children. The Healthnutz programme focuses on mass participation in sport at primary-school level and empowers participants to take personal responsibility for their health.
•Lungisani Indlela was born out of Indlela, a non-profit organisation that was established in 2004 by the Church of the Good Shepherd in North Durban. Lungisani was formed to cater for the ever-growing needs of the Amaoti Community Development Project.
•Makomba-Ndlela Youth Movement offers counselling during sessions of sport and the performing arts to combat serious social and health issues such as sexually transmitted diseases, teenage pregnancy, HIV/AIDS, crime and substance abuse.
•PeacePlayers International uses the game of basketball to bridge divides, develop leaders and to teach children to live healthy lives by giving them advice on issues such as HIV/Aids, drug and alcohol abuse.
•The Soweto Schools Rugby Project addresses the differing standards of education provided by schools in impoverished areas compared to those in affluent areas through a structured intervention programme called Play to Learn, which teaches young people various school subjects while they are having fun playing touch rugby.
•Sport for All Project is South Africa’s first social franchise that uses business principles to achieve development goals – in this case through the use of sport. One of the aims of Sport for All is to provide orphaned and vulnerable children with world-class sport coaching in multiple sporting codes as well as to incorporate life skills training that will keep them off the streets, focusing on healthy bodies and minds.
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Laureus Sport for Good Foundation
460 Fulham Road, London SW6 1BZ
Tel: 00 44 (0) 20 7629 8251
Fax: 00 44 (0) 20 7514 2846
Email: ned.wills@laureus.com
Laureus Sport for Good Foundation
Trust South Africa
Postal address: 4th Floor, Sports Science
Institute, Boundary Road, Newlands 7700
Private bag X5
Newlands 7725
Trustees: Morné du Plessis (Chairman)
Iain Banner, Hylton Kallner, Lucas Radebe,
Ntambi Ravele, Marlene Coetzee-George
Manager: Prudence Fester
Tel: 021 659 5610
Cell: 083 254 5642
Fax: 021 659 5601
Email: pfester@ssisa.com
Discovery
Postal Address: PO Box 786722,
Sandton 2146
Sandhya Vedalankar (Deputy General
Manager, Marketing Services: CSI)
Tel: 011 529 2561
Email: SandhyaV@discovery.co.za
Mercedes-Benz South Africa
Postal address: PO Box 1717
Pretoria 0001
Tina Buys
Mercedes-Benz South Africa Group of
Companies - Shared Services
Manager Group Corporate Social
Responsibility
Corporate Affairs Division
Tel: 012 677 5743
Cell: 082 823 0142
Fax: 012 677 1682
Email: Tina.buys@daimler.com
Buffalo City Soccer School
Postal address: 9 Dorking Place, Parkside,
East London 5209
Baron Bosman (Project Manager)
Tel: 043 743 2995
Cell: 084 250 3172
Email: bosmanbaron68@gmail.com
Fight With Insight
Postal address: Postnet Suite 320
Private Bag X30500
Houghton 2041
Sheri Errington (Researcher)
Tel: 011 484 4554
Fax: 011 484 4551
Email: research.ttbc@gmail.com
Free The Youth
Postal address: PO Box 4474
Dainfern 2055, Gauteng
John and Tshidi Moeti (Directors)
Tel: 011 469 3597
Cell: 083 472 2642
Fax: 011 469 3597
Email: moeti@worldonline.co.za
Indigo Youth Movement
Postal Address: Indigo Skate Camp,
Msomi Household, Kwa Ximba Territory,
The Valley of 1000 Hills, Durban
Dallas Oberholzer (Project Founder
and Director)
Cell: 083 453 6385
Email: webmaster@indigoskatecamp.co.za
Lungisani Indlela
126 Cardham Drive, Phoenix 4068
Simon Cordial
Tel: 031 505 8811
Fax: 031 505 8981
Email: cordials77@gmail.com
www.lungisani-indlela.or.za
Makomba-Ndlela Youth Movement
Postal address: PO Box 2106,
Elim Hospital 0960
Mashamba Ramadi (Programme Director)
Cell: 073 5763 593
Email: Mr.mashamba@yahoo.com
PeacePlayers International
Postal address: 1502 Kingsfield Place, 30
Joe Slovo (Field) St, Durban 4000
S’bongiseni Vilakazi (Managing Director)
Tel: 031-307 2814
Cell: 084-313 3271
Fax: 031-307 2815
Email: svilakazi@peaceplayersintl.org
www.peaceplayersintl.org
Johannesburg Cubs
4 Lee Road
Blackheath
2196
Lewis Weinstein (Managing Member)
Cell: 082 891 2377
Email: linea.lewis@gmail.com
Soweto Schools Rugby Project
Postal Address: Dobsonville Stadium,
Majova Street, Dobsonville, Soweto.
Dalisizwe Ndebele (Programme Manager)
522 Cork Ave, Ferndale 2194
Tel: 011 704 0914
Cell: 076 456 1716
Fax: 086 652 1927
Email: dali@rugby101.co.za
Little Champs
No 10, Soho Square, cnr Francess and
Grant Avenue, Norwood, Johannesburg
Kevin Fine (Director )
Tel: 011 722 7372
Fax: 086 508 0235
Email: Kevin@worldonline.co.za
Sport for All
National Bank House, 3rd Floor, 84 Market
Street, JHB 1685, Gauteng
Kelli Givens (CEO)
Tel: 011 266 0530
Cell: 083 208 5850
Email: kellig@sportforall.co.za
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