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Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi and the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Zizi Kodwa handed over the Pitso Mosimane Multipurpose Sports Court at Lofentse Girls’ High School in Orlando East on Tuesday.
This handover was conducted on behalf of Orlando Pirates Football Club, the winners of the 2022/2023 Nedbank Cup.
The multipurpose sports court was made possible through a partnership between Nedbank and The Sports Trust.
“It is significant that this handover takes place as the government mobilises stakeholders to deepen investment in women and grassroots sports development,” Kodwa said.
The department of Basic Education said the Multipurpose Sports Court handover ceremony serves as a platform to introduce and celebrate the profound impact of sports within schools and communities.
Kodwa said the former Bafana Bafana coach, Mosimane has raised the bar for football coaches in and outside of South Africa.
“The multipurpose sports court unveiled in his name today at Lofentse Girls’ High School promises not only to benefit the school, but the wider Orlando community.
“The Pitso Mosimane Multipurpose Sports Court is an example of what is needed to help identify and nurture sporting talent. We need to see more of these facilities being built in rural and township communities. Well done Nedbank,” he said.
Lesufi thanked Nedbank, Pitso Mosimane Soccer School and Orlando Pirates “for this amazing sports field investment in our township school.
“Our communities must protect this valuable resource.”
The school kit was distributed to the following schools: Lofentse Girls High School, Bona Secondary School, Zifuneleni Junior Secondary School, Orlando High School, Selelekela High School and Job Rathebe Secondary School.
Lesufi was also joined by Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane in the ceremony.
Chiloane said that the launch aligns with Gauteng Province’s commitment to promote active schools and create future sport stars.
“Today, we were privileged to participate in the handover of the Pitso Mosimane Soccer School Sports Court at Lofentse Girls High School. We strongly advocate for active learners at schools and take immense pride in sports legends like Coach Mosimane aligning with our vision,” Chiloane added.
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