Uzuko Development Sports Club Hosts Mandela Day Netball
Photo: Uzuko Development Sports Club
24/07/2026
The Uzuko Development Sports Club successfully hosted its Mandela Day Youth Netball Challenge on Saturday, 18 July, bringing together young players for a day of competitive netball and community engagement.
The tournament featured matches between Uzuko Bloom Netball Club and Young Eagles, with Uzuko Bloom delivering strong performances in both fixtures. In the B-team match, Uzuko Bloom secured an 18-10 victory over Young Eagles, while the club’s A-team followed with a commanding 21-6 win.
Organisers commended all the players for their dedication, teamwork and sportsmanship throughout the event. They also thanked the local community for its continued support, noting that proceeds from food sales will be used to support the club’s ongoing youth development programmes.
The Uzuko Development Sports Club further expressed its sincere appreciation to shop owner Dasta Sabiro for donating food items. According to Luzuko Jimmy Majola, founder and chairperson of the club, the generous sponsorship helped raise much-needed funds for the development of its netball programme and the purchase of essential equipment.
“The support of local businesses enables us to keep young people active, engaged and focused on positive opportunities through sport. We are grateful to have partners who share our commitment to developing the youth of our community,” he said.
Majola also encouraged residents to continue supporting local businesses that invest in community development and youth sport. (Courtesy of Louise Mouton, Oudtshoorn Courant)