The Young Urban Women Netball Leagues aim to prepare Young Girls for Career Pathways
Cradle to Sports Career
In partnership with the City of Joburg, Afrika Tikkun has established district-level netball leagues in Region F (inner-city Johannesburg), Region E (Alexandra) and Region A (Diepsloot). “We put these leagues in place to enable regular and weekly competition for our netball teams. In order for our young people to get into university on netball scholarships, it is very important that when scouts see them, they are competent players and good athletes – who have been competing at the right level,” Taole explains.
Meet Captain of the Netball team for U-17 in Alexandra
“Netball Captain Siphesihle hopes to become a Neuro-Surgeon one day.”
My name is Siphesihle Hope Kubeka. I am 17, was born and bred in Alexandra Township and doing Grade 11 at Realogile High School. I am zealous about everything I do, especially my school work, and I’m very optimistic. With each and every obstacle I encounter, I make pretty sure that I overcome it. I am multi-talented, an excellent netball player, and enjoy debate, Spelling Bee and reading novels.
I was introduced to Afrika Tikkun by my friend Izanokuhle Zasekhaya, who always encouraged me to attend Afrika Tikkun. The day I realised that I was struggling with mathematics, is the day I decided to come to Afrika Tikkun, which I proudly declare as my home today. Ever since I joined Afrika Tikkun, my life has completely changed for the better. Today, I am a great leader because of Afrika Tikkun’s motivation and skills. I am a mentee as well as a peer educator.
Afrika Tikkun brought the best out in me because today I am also the best netball player (if I have to say so myself). When I came to Afrika Tikkun I did not know how to play netball but now I know
how to play all the positions now. My best position is Goal Keeper (GK). My centre taught me discipline, consistency and dedication which are the main reasons we won the Netball Match on Talent Day.
My netball role model is Joane Harten who is one of the top netball players in UK. I can simply say that she inspires me in every way. I was so overwhelmed by our victory on Talent Day. Not to say that I underestimated our opponents, but I always knew that we were going to succeed. The greatest feeling was when we ran for our trophy at the stadium, being recognised and then walking away with our trophy held high. Now, together with the team, we are looking forward to proudly collecting all the trophies. With the support I receive from Afrika Tikkun I believe and trust that I will go far.
For more information on Afrika Tikkun and their initiatives call 011 325 5914, email info@afrikatikkun.org or visit www.afrikatikkun.org.