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September 17, 2025
🏏🏐🏀 Weekend Review | 12–14 September 2025
It was another unforgettable weekend on the SuperSport Schools platform as cricket, water polo and basketball took centre stage.
At the crease, Marais Viljoen delivered a jaw-dropping batting display, smashing 338 runs in just 20 overs against St Declan’s College in the Schools SA20. This record-breaking knock left fans stunned and opposition bowlers helpless, putting themselves among the standout performers of early in the 2025 school cricket season. The second edition of the Schools SA20 officially gets started on 28 September, stayed tuned for all the best Boys and Girls school T20 cricket!
In the pool, Durban Girls’ College proved their class in the MacKenzie Cup final, toppling Reddam House Constantia in a thrilling contest winning 8-6. It was a statement win for DGC, showcasing the depth of talent in their squad and underlining their dominance in schoolgirl water polo.
On the court, basketball fever swept through Linbro as ESCA and SAHETI walked away with the Kings Linbro Basketball Boys and Girls titles respectively. Both schools showcased athleticism, teamwork and precision to outplay their competition, reminding us just how quickly basketball is growing as a force in the school sports landscape.
Coming Up on SuperSport Schools
🏉 High School 7s Champ of Champs Tournament From 19–20 September, the country’s top sevens rugby schools converge on NWU Potchefstroom to battle it out for the ultimate crown. Expect speed, skill, and non-stop tries in two days of electric action.
🏃♀️ Curro Podium North Athletics Meet On Friday, 19 September, Pretoria’s Pilditch Stadium will host the Curro Podium North Athletics Meet. With top athletes from around the region lining up, this event is set to deliver standout performances and give fans a glimpse of SA’s next generation of track and field stars.
⚽ The action continues on Sunday, 21 September, as the Gauteng Development League serves up another round of youth football clashes. Expect high tempo, plenty of goals, and future stars making their mark.
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Women’s Month Campaign: Taking Up Space🇿🇦🩷
Celebrating our Girls and Women
Our campaign draws to a close with the final feature on Itumeleng Banda, a remarkable young voice and athlete who embodies what it means to take up space in sport. Her story is one of courage and determination, reminding us why it is so important to keep shining a light on women and girls making their mark.
SuperSport Schools remains committed to ensuring that our platforms continue to amplify these voices, celebrate their achievements and inspire future Olympians and world champions.
Proudly in collaboration with Spar South Africa!
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 second feature is Delaine Mentoor
Mentoor made history as she became one of South Africa’s most influential figures in water polo, both in and out of the pool. A former national player turned coach, she etched her name into the record books as the first and only woman to serve as a head coach at an Olympic Games. Her journey is a testament to breaking barriers in her sport and she continues to inspire young athletes by proving that with talent, dedication and courage, there are no limits to what can be achieved.
Today, Mentoor plays a crucial role in shaping the next generation of water polo stars. Her insights as a coach and mentor extend beyond tactics and results, she brings a focus on resilience, leadership, and the importance of representation in sport. Whether on the sidelines of international tournaments or on the panel in new SuperSport Schools magazine show, Elevate Water Polo on 216, she is committed to growing the game, developing pathways for young athletes and ensuring South African water polo continues to rise on the global stage.
What’s coming on SuperSport Schools 📺📲
SuperSport Schools Key Events for the Month of September, brought to you by Airlink! ✈️
Investing in Future High-flyers
Airlink recently handed over a retired Embraer 135 passenger jet to the Gauteng Department of Basic Education. The aircraft now forms part of the aviation training facilities at Rhodesfield Engineering School of Specialisation in Kempton Park.
Once part of our fleet, this aircraft will give students practical exposure to aviation systems and engineering, turning classroom lessons into tangible experiences.
Acting Principal Caroline Ngxanga called it an “invaluable teaching aid” for her Grade 11 and 12 aviation learners, while Gauteng MEC Matome Chiloane described the donation as a way to prepare students for careers in high-demand industries. For Airlink, it is a way of investing in the future of flight.
Two young women engineers, both trained at Airlink, will spend two years at the school as instructors, guiding the next generation of aviation professionals in the skills that will shape their careers.
Congratulations to Mianè Smit and Karabo Meso on their selection for the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. 🏏
From schools’ cricket to the biggest stage, the journey is only just beginning. 🔥
#TimetoSHINE✨- September Spotlight
This month’s second feature in the MONTHLY SPOTLIGHT on SuperSport Schools is Karabo Meso
Photo: Cricket South Africa
Meso, the 17-year-old wicket-keeper batter from Steyn City High School, has been turning heads for a while with her outstanding all-round talent. In the Schools SA20 Final Showdown in March, she smashed an unbeaten 117 runs against Saints Christian School, steering Steyn City to a resounding 61-run victory to clinch the title. That performance capped off a tournament where she amassed 228 runs in just four innings and earning her both the Player of the Tournament and Batter of the Tournament awards.
Her stellar form has shown on the national stage too, she has recently been selected for South Africa’s Women’s Cricket World Cup squad taking place in India and Sri Lanka at the end of the month. It’s a huge moment for someone who has proved she can perform under pressure, lead from the front and shine in big matches. Steyn City’s rising star is well on her way to becoming a regular feature in the Proteas lineup.
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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 Wednesday 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 Tuesday at 19h00 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, now in partnership with Suzuki, Watch every Monday LIVE 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!
Social Media Check-In ⭐️📲
@supersportschools From Steyn City, to the World 🌍✨ With talent, passion, and determination, Karabo Meso shone on the U19 international stage and broke reco... See more
100 episodes in the bag! 🎉
Alex, Tshaami, and Olwethu pull up to Lone Hawk Spur to celebrate a major milestone for the SuperSport Schools Podcast. 🥳🎙️
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