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Boxing Trainer Receives Wheelchair
Cricket Club Ignites Passion into School
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The Green Point Cricket Club recently completed a successful 6-week Grassroots Program at Sea Point Primary School, bringing cricket fundamentals to young students and igniting a passion for the sport.
Grassroots Mzansi is about empowering youth through sports, arts, and culture, with a core focus on creating opportunity, promoting vitality, and fostering lasting connection. By bridging corporate support with grassroots programs, we open pathways for young people to thrive, belong, and build meaningful futures.
The Sevens Rugby Multiverse Development program has expanded into a powerful youth initiative, now reaching 68 young athletes across Somerset West, Macassar, and Kayamandi—a 61.9% increase in participation. Beyond rugby, the program offers strength training, first aid, and nutrition education, with improved infrastructure including safe transport and upgraded facilities. With the launch of a new Sevens League and a clear development pathway, the initiative is creating real opportunities and shaping well-rounded athletes ready to succeed on and off the field.
Join Minister Gayton Mackenzies call for action in South Africa
Boxing trainer Luvuyo Tyamzashe, whose promising career was cut short by a devastating ring injury in 1995, says a motorised wheelchair gifted by Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has given him "a new lease of life." Reinvigorated by the gesture, Tyamzashe vows to produce the next generation of boxing champions. Read the article here