“Jy bly op die verkeerde dorp” Ek sit vandag terug en dink aan woorde wat oor die jare soos skadu’s agter my aanloop. Woorde wat nie hard geskree is nie, maar sag gesê, en juis daarom die diepste sny. “Jy bly op die verkeerde dorp.” Dit is woorde wat meer as een keer na my … Read more
My Facebook post – 2025/11/10Eight years – from 1962 to 1970 Shocking, but that’s all the years I spent on a school bench – and to be honest, I was more often at home than in the classroom. Ask my classmates from back then; they will confirm it. But I never failed a grade. Those … Read more
Celebrations filled the coastal town of Port Nolloth this past weekend after the local primary school, Port Nolloth Primary, achieved a historic victory at the prestigious Kay Motsepe Schools Tournament, hosted in Kimberley. The school’s Under-13 soccer team not only outplayed their opponents, and secured the impressive cash prize of R100,000. The winning price is … Read more
CALL FOR COMMUNITY SUPPORT West Coast Sports Solutions (WCSS) are making an urgent appeal to the broader community, businesses, and friends of sport to stand with us in building stronger opportunities for youth and senior players across the West Coast. We are committed to creating alternatives to drugs, alcohol, and gangsterism by giving our youth … Read more
In Prestigious Western Cape Rugby 7s Tournament We are proud to announce that West Coast Sports Solutions (WCSS) has received a second official invitation to enter teams into the prestigious Western Cape Rugby 7s Tournament, one of the largest and most competitive school tournaments in the province! Thanks to the strong partnership between Young Dynasty … Read more
30 May 2025 marked the beginning of a powerful new chapter for Velddrif High School, as the governing body officially signed a three-year collaboration agreement with Young Dynasty NPO. This agreement offers learners a life-changing opportunity to discover and develop their artistic and cultural talents – with no cost to the school or its students. … Read more
Bryan-Jade Rhodes Velddrif:- My name is Bryan-Jade Rhodes, better known as “Beejay Baby”. I was born and raised in the small coastal town of Velddrif on the West Coast. At just 22 years old, I never imagined I would be standing at the door of an international opportunity — a dream many young people share, … Read more
Selected to Represent the West Coast – But Still Overlooked at Home Report by: George April While many children are celebrated for their sports achievements, one silent champion walks the halls of Hopefield Primary, unseen, unmentioned, but unmatched on the court. Her name is Monray Samuels, and she is the only learner from her school … Read more
Stellenbosch Athletics Cycling Education Trust Offers Life-Changing Scholarships for Young Athletes Stellenbosch Athletics Cycling Education Trust, in collaboration with High School Stellenbosch, is set to host three talent identification trials in May 2025. These trials offer young athletes a chance to be selected for a prestigious scholarship to attend High school Stellenbosch in 2026. This … Read more
Rumè Burger makes history in new South African Athletics record in 100 meters race – Fastest in the world In an astonishing display of speed and talent, Rumé Burger won the 100 meters for u.17 athletes at the National High Schools meeting on Friday in a new South African record time of 11.43 seconds (officially). … Read more