Easter Festival Recap

Easter Wrap-Up: A Week of Thrilling School Sports 🏆

The 2025 Standard Bank Easter Sports Festivals delivered unforgettable moments across the country. At the KES Easter Festival, the final rugby match between KES and Northwood was cut short due to lightning, with Northwood leading 12–7. Earlier, Noordheuwel staged a remarkable comeback to edge Jeppe High School for Boys 21–20, marking their first win of the season.

In KwaZulu-Natal, the Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival saw Westville Boys' High and Durban High School (DHS) finish unbeaten. Kearsney College concluded their campaign with a commanding 48–8 victory over Peterhouse. Standout players included Westville's fullback Zekhethelo Siyaya and Milnerton's flank Briint Davids, both earning top individual honors.

Meanwhile, the Saints Sports Hockey Festival was a goal-fest, with the final day featuring 38 goals across 12 hockey matches. The 21st KES Hockey Festival concluded with thrilling finishes, showcasing the depth of talent in school hockey.

Upcoming Events: Curro Halala Cup & King Price Derby Series

The inaugural Curro Halala Cup kicks off from 23–24 April, featuring 64 top U19 football teams from public and private schools. The tournament begins with knockout rounds at venues including HeronBridge College and Waterstone College in Gauteng, and Curro Century City in the Western Cape. The top 16 teams will advance to the finals in August, with a grand prize of R100,000 at stake. Then, on 26 April, the King Price Derby Series returns with a blockbuster slate of rugby rivalries, Grey College host Paarl Gimnasium in what promises to be a titanic clash between two giants of school rugby, Queen’s College take on longtime rivals Selborne College and Pretoria Boys’ High go head-to-head with Maritzburg College. Expect fierce competition, big hits, and unforgettable moments.

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SuperSport Schools x SABC Plus 🇿🇦

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SSS x Old School 👕

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SuperSport Schools Key Events for the Month of April, brought to you by Airlink! ✈️

SuperSport Schools Match Highlights 📹

Watch a select few of the match Highlights from the weekend’s action on SuperSport Schools!

SuperSport Schools #HereforHER Feature 🩷 💪

In this segment, we celebrate the Girls and Women in our ecosystem, from employees, to school and youth athletes. All the amazing women that contribute to the SuperSport Schools Brand!

This month’s feature is Leah du Plessis

​du Plessis, captain of Rhenish Girls’ High School’s 1st XI hockey team, continues to solidify her reputation as one of South Africa’s premier schoolgirl hockey players in 2025. Building on a stellar 2024 season where she led Rhenish to their maiden Fairtree Super 12 title and a national number-one ranking , du Plessis has maintained her exceptional form into the new season.​

In March 2025, during the Synsport Greg Beling Festival, du Plessis showcased her leadership and skill by scoring a brace in a thrilling 3-2 victory over Eunice High School, a match that highlighted her ability to perform under pressure . Her consistent performances earned her the Player of the Tournament accolade, an honor she shared with Nicola Forbes from St Mary’s DSG . Additionally, du Plessis celebrated a significant personal milestone by earning her 150th cap for Rhenish in a match against Clarendon High School

#TimetoSHINE✨- April SPOTLIGHT

This month’s feature in the March SPOTLIGHT on SuperSport Schools is Zekhethelo Siyaya

Westville Boys’ High School’s fullback, Siyaya, has emerged as one of South Africa’s most exciting schoolboy rugby talents. In 2024, he scored 17 tries in 16 matches across school, provincial, and national levels. Notably, he delivered a hat-trick for the SA Schools team against the SA Schools A side and added a brace in a thrilling 38-26 victory over Ireland U18, underscoring his prowess on the international stage.

Siyaya’s versatility and athleticism have been pivotal to Westville’s success. His standout performances at the Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival earned him the Best Backline Player award and a spot in the Festival All Stars Team. In a memorable match against Hilton College, he scored two tries, leading Westville to their first win over Hilton in a decade. Beyond rugby, Siyaya has showcased his athletic talents in basketball and football, highlighting his multifaceted sporting abilities.

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SSS Magazine Shows 📺

Rugby on 216 🏉

Scrum down with the next generation of rugby talent on Rugby on 216! This action-packed magazine show brings you the best school rugby moments and stories from across the country, from unforgettable tries to future World Cup winners in the making. Watch Rugby on 216 in proud partnership with Thirsti Water live every Tuesday at 19h00 on DStv Channel 216 and on demand on the SuperSport Schools YouTube channel and DStv Catch Up!

Hockey on 216 🏑

Hit the turf with the stars of tomorrow on Hockey on 216! Powered by Hyundai, this fast-paced magazine show brings you the top school hockey action from around the country, from thrilling goals to standout saves and rising talent. With a big spotlight on Friday Nite Lights, Hockey on 216 is your front row seat to the future of the game. Watch it live every Friday at 20h00 on DStv Channel 216 and on demand on the SuperSport Schools YouTube channel and DStv Catch Up!

Football on 216 ⚽️

Are you a lover of local football? Keep up to date with the latest news and stories in the Gauteng Development League and Youth Football in South Africa on Football on 216, Watch Season 2 every Monday at 20h00 and if you missed it, we have you covered...Football on 216 will be available to watch at your earliest convenience on DStv Catch Up and YouTube!

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