SANLAM KAY MOTSEPE SCHOOLS CUP BRINGS JOY TO SCHOOL CHILDREN

2010 Sanlam Kay Motsepe Schools Cup champions, Jet Nteo Secondary School from Boipatong Township in Vanderbijlpark, walked away with R1 Million, which increased by a further R100 000 as the Gauteng Provincial Champions. The winnings were spent on legacy projects identified by the school, and with most now complete, it is celebration time.

While sport received the majority of the funds in the form of a sports combo, sports equipment and a sprinkler system for the new soccer field that the schools is currently developing, the entire school will benefit from the PA system, security cameras, intercom and school notice board that were installed.

Run under the auspices of the South African Schools Football Association (SASFA), the Sanlam Kay Motsepe Schools Cup is the biggest schools football tournament in the country with the most prize money of over R3m. The winner gets R1 million, R600 000 for the runners-up, R500 000 and        R400 000 for third and fourth place finishers respectively. Provincial winners receive R100 000. The tournament prize money is spent on legacy projects identified by the school.

 “Our football team has done the school and the entire community proud,” said Jet Nteo Principal, Botiki Rampa. “Everything we received from the Sanlam Kay Motsepe Schools Cup is vital to the successful functioning of the school.”

 

“Our school philosophy is to ensure that all pupils do well in class, but we also realise the importance of sport and exercise.  Until now we could only offer soccer and netball but now we have the new sports combo we can offer Volleyball and Basket Ball as well.  Once we have completed the soccer field we will include hockey. We believe this is important in the development of a well rounded pupil.” said Rampa. 

Representatives from Sanlam will be at the unveiling of the legacy projects.  “Sanlam understands the value of development and the opportunity it gives youngsters to achieve what they hope for. We believe that the Sanlam Kay Motsepe Schools Cup creates opportunities that have a positive impact on the youth, and provides exposure to scouts for talented players. Importantly, it also contributes to enhanced learning through improved educational facilities for the benefit of the rest of the pupils in the participating schools and the broader community.” said Sanlam Sponsorship Manager Mr Frank Louw “The partnership between Sanlam, SASFA, Ubuntu-Botho Development Trust and the Motsepe Foundation indicates our commitment to addressing schools’ academic and sporting needs,”