Two selected Oudtshoorn basketball teams from Bhongolethu Primary and High School and Fezekile High School MOD (Mass participation; Opportunity and access; Development and growth) Centre participated in the Women’s Rights Basketball Tournament at the University of Cape Town (UCT) on 21 and 22 March 2014. The Under-16 team received a silver medal and the Under-14 team came fourth.
Basketball Curriculum Developer Masi Ntlali said: “This was the first time that the learners have played against other teams and that they have seen facilities like the one at UCT, so I think that they have coped well under the circumstances.”
Abusiswe Blom and Robencia Jansen were included in the five person All-Star team in the Under-16 age group, while Sinazo Sebenza was selected in the Under-14 category. “This is a good indication of the progress that learners are making through the assistance of the programme,” said Ntlali.
Tania Colyn
Acting Head of Communication Service
Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport
Tel: 021 483 9877
E-mail: tania.colyn@westerncape.gov.za