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Chery South Africa, together with Lions Rugby and Champions Drive, have joined hands to facilitate access to the sport of rugby to communities who may never have had the opportunity to enjoy the full stadium experience. The company this week announced its support of Champions Drive, an organisation geared toward developing sport in schools and …
It took them just over 30 hours to get from Cape Town to Vancouver, but for the Springbok Sevens it is all part of the job and uncomfortable travel will not deter their ambition to deliver a winning performance in Canada this weekend. That is the view of Blitzbok stalwart Ryan Oosthuizen after the squad …
The Springboks will get the wheels in motion for the 2024 season in Cape Town in the first week of March with the first in-person coaches’ strategic session and a two-day alignment camp with a group of 43 players, which will mark the team’s first gathering following their Rugby World Cup triumph in France in …
The Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers made it two out of two against the Emirates Lions and Hollywoodbets Sharks respectively in entertaining Vodacom United Rugby Championship derbies in what marked their second outings against one another in as many rounds. Adding to the atmosphere at the matches, the DHL Stormers and Hollywoodbets Sharks celebrated their …
Lance Bradley is a man on a mission to usher in a successful new era for the Ospreys both on and off the field. The former Gloucester boss has only been in position as chief executive of the Welsh BKT URC outfit for some six weeks. But he has already made his mark, immediately announcing …
Springbok Sevens head coach Sandile Ngcobo made five changes to his travelling squad for the next two HSBC SVNS tournaments, in Vancouver next weekend and Los Angeles a week later. Impi Visser, Shaun Williams, Rosko Specman, Justin Geduld and Darren Adonis will travel to North America after missing out on the Australian leg in Perth …
Springbok Women’s Sevens head coach Renfred Dazel has included the uncapped Bianca Augustyn and recalled Alichia Arries for the next two HSBC SVNS tournaments, in Vancouver next weekend and Los Angeles a week later. Ayanda Malinga, who had to withdraw from the squad prior to departure to Perth last month, is also back in the …
An Open Letter to South Africa by Rian Oberholzer, CEO, SA Rugby: As some of you may have read or heard, SA Rugby is engaged in conversations with a private equity company, which wishes to invest in the future commercial growth of our sport. That conversation is incomplete, and any agreement that may ultimately be …
Vodacom United Rugby Championship teams will be sporting their school or club colours in a unique start to the second half of the competition this weekend, in the first of two special Origin Rounds rounds where the players’ rugby roots will be remembered and celebrated. Rounds 10 and 11 of the inter-hemisphere showpiece will be …
Below is an FAQ on the process and status of a potential SARU partnership with a private equity company: What is the state of play? SA Rugby has been approached by private equity companies who wish to acquire a shareholding in the sport’s commercial activities. Why would you do such a deal? A private equity …
Lukhanyo Am believes the Hollywoodbets Sharks are ready to kick-start their BKT URC campaign as they prepare to host the DHL Stormers in Saturday’s big derby clash. The Durban-based outfit currently lie bottom of the table, with just one win from their opening nine league matches. But it has been a different story in the …
Today Jacaranda FM, one of Mzansi’s favourite music radio stations announced it’s official media partnership with the Bulls Daisies – a pioneering South African women’s rugby team based at Loftus Versveld Stadium in Pretoria. “We have a massive footprint in Gauteng where rugby, like music, is part of our culture and meant to be shared …
Gqeberha residents are invited to join eight action-packed PUMA NITRO™ RUNS that will be hosted in the friendly city in the buildup to the second annual Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K that will take place on Sunday 07 April 2024. “We are thrilled to launch our PUMA NITRO™ RUN campaign in the picturesque city …
Springbok Women head coach Louis Koen has named a squad of 32 players for a 10-day alignment camp in Cape Town, with places in the squad’s touring group to Europe next month an added incentive. The squad to depart on 7 March will have training sessions against Scotland and Wales in the first two weeks …
Scotland forward Lyndsay O’Donnell has today announced her retirement from both international and club rugby. The lock has made 20 appearances for the national side, having made her debut for Scotland against France in 2013. She has also previously represented her country in the Sevens circuit, having first featured in the squad at the 2013 …
The Beast Foundation (www.TheBeastFoundation.org), in collaboration with Elyseum Family Office (Elyseum), is pleased to announce the launch of the Lead Like a Girl programme aimed at empowering young women from underprivileged contexts in South Africa and Zimbabwe, providing them with opportunities to realise their full potential.
Arising from a partnership established in July 2023 between The Beast Foundation and Elyseum, this visionary programme is geared towards creating a brighter future by fostering leaderships skills and generating opportunities for success among younger women in marginalised communities.
Recognising the disparities in educational resources, Lead Like a Girl offers a well-rounded environment with expert mentorship and leadership development for young women. Structured around five core pillars, Lead Like a Girl encompasses crucial aspects such as schooling support (including tuition, boarding fees, textbooks, and learning materials), annual leadership camps, inter-African country visits, ongoing mentorship, and a dedicated alumni community.
Partnering with development organisations like The Amathuba Foundation, The Imbeleko Foundation, Mondi South Africa, and Higherlife Foundation Zimbabwe, the first cohort of 15 learners from KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng in South Africa, as well as Harare and Bulawayo in Zimbabwe, was carefully selected based on academic, sporting, and cultural achievements, as well as financial need.
“Lead Like a Girl represents a collective effort to uplift young women and foster positive change in underserved communities across Africa. Through mentorship, scholarships, the influence of inspiring female patrons, and the establishment of a robust alumni network, our goal with Lead Like a Girl is clear: to provide unwavering support, comprehensive training, and quality education to young girls. We aim to nurture them into formidable future leaders, in turn, empowering them to guide the next generation of young girls as they forge their own unique paths,” says Chairman of The Beast Foundation, Tendai Mtawarira.
Lead Like a Girl aligns with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goals 4, Quality Education, and 5, Gender Equality. Moreover, the UN Women Annual Report (https://apo-opa.co/48a3OF7) highlights the urgent need for accelerated progress, indicating that achieving gender equality could take up to 300 years without the allocation of increased resources. Lead Like a Girl aims to address these challenges by providing opportunities for girls to pursue education, thus contributing to breaking the cycle of poverty and reducing vulnerabilities to issues like child marriages and domestic violence.
“With Lead Like a Girl, we're not just envisioning a brighter future; we're actively shaping it. Together, with the support of our partners and the dedication of our team, we're laying the foundation for a generation of empowered and resilient young women who will undoubtedly leave an indelible mark on the world,” adds Mtawarira.
Individuals and organisations interested in supporting the Lead Like a Girl initiative can contact The Beast Foundation team at www.TheBeastFoundation.org or Info@thebeastfoundation.org.
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About The Beast Foundation:
Founded and formally incorporated in March 2021, The Beast Foundation is dedicated to transforming communities through sports, education, and effective mentorship. The foundation's past initiatives include awarding education scholarships, organising rugby boot camp experiences, and providing relief to families affected by floods in KwaZulu-Natal.
Liam Belcher is a man who lights things up wherever he goes. On the pitch, he’s been an illuminating presence for Cardiff Rugby this season, shining brightly with his endeavours at hooker and he will be a key figure once more in Saturday’s Vodacom URC clash with Connacht at the Arms Park. Then, away from …
The highly anticipated inside story of the Springboks’ 2023 Rugby World Cup campaign, Chasing the Sun 2, premieres on M-Net and SuperSport on 24 March 2024. The five-part documentary is the sequel to Chasing the Sun, the award-winning story of the Springboks’ journey to capture the 2019 Rugby World Cup. The follow-up once again goes …
Co-Captain Rory Darge and second row Grant Gilchrist return to international duty on Saturday, as Scotland host France in the second round of the 2024 Guinness Men’s Six Nations at Scottish Gas Murrayfield. The inclusion of Darge, who will lead the team alongside Finn Russell, and Gilchrist comes on the back of news that Luke …
Scottish Rugby’s Welfare Manager, Dr Karen Barclay has been named as a finalist at this year’s Scottish First Aid Awards in the category of Community First Aid Champion. The award recognises an individual or organisation who has excelled in promoting first aid education in their community – ultimately an ambassador for promoting health and safety. …
This Friday will see Scotland U20 host France U20 in their second round of the 2024 Under-20 Six Nations at Hive Stadium, home of Edinburgh Rugby. Head coach Kenny Murray has announced his 23-man squad, with just two changes to the team that started last week’s match against Wales U20 in Colwyn Bay. Theo Currie …
Wales senior men’s head coach Warren Gatland has named the Wales side to face England at Twickenham Stadium in the second round of the 2024 Guinness Six Nations on Saturday 10 February (KO 4.45pm live on ITV and S4C). George North returns to the Wales starting XV in what will be his 50th Six Nations …
The 12 best Under-20 sides in the world will return to South Africa in June after World Rugby announced on Wednesday that the World Rugby U20 Championship will again be hosted in the Western Cape. The World Rugby U20 Championship 2024 will be played over five match days in Stellenbosch and Cape Town, with the …
World Rugby has today unveiled the details for its two flagship U20 competitions with South Africa hosting the World Rugby U20 Championship 2024 and Scotland the World Rugby U20 Trophy 2024. The two age-grade tournaments are a key part of the international federation’s investment in increasing the competitiveness of global rugby by providing a meaningful …