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SuperSport Schools Festival Season 🏆
What a weekend of school sports! Two of the country’s premier basketball tournaments took centre stage, with Westville Boys’ High School claiming victory at the Jenny Orchard Invitational, while Northwood School successfully defended their title at the Standard Bank St John’s Basketball Tournament. The action was fast, the competition fierce, and the next generation of basketball stars proved their class on the court.
In the next two weeks, get ready for even more top-tier school sports! The KES Water Polo Tournament makes a splash from 28 Feb – 3 March, live on Channel 216, followed by a showcase of elite talent at the T&F Athletics meet in KZN on 5 March at Msunduzi Stadium. On 7 March, the Mzwandile Mali Rugby Festival semi-finals will bring the heat, streaming live on SABC Plus. The best young athletes are stepping up, don’t miss a moment!
In 2025, we’re excited to bring you the best school and youth sports content available. Catch all the action on the SuperSport Schools App and DStv Channel 216, to watch the sport you care about most! Don’t miss out, check out our Linktree to explore upcoming fixtures, events, and more. Share it with your family and friends and urge them to download the SuperSport Schools App! ↩️

SuperSport Schools x SABC Plus 🇿🇦
SuperSport Schools and SABC Sport have partnered to expand school sports coverage in South Africa! This collaboration brings a curated SuperSport Schools channel to the SABC Plus App, giving fans free access to top school and youth sports. With over 60,000 matches across multiple disciplines, this partnership enhances visibility for young athletes and fosters grassroots development.
Catch the best of school and youth sport, from football and rugby to netball and athletics, all in one place. Download the SABC Plus App now and stream SuperSport Schools anytime, anywhere!
Schools SA20 Finals 🏏🏆
The Schools SA20 Finals are around the corner, watch as the next generation of INCREDIBLE take centre stage at the Tuks Cricket oval from 12-15 March! Catch all the action on the SuperSport Schools App, DStv Channel 216 and on SABC Plus!

What’s coming on SuperSport Schools 📺📲
SuperSport Schools Key Events for the Month of March, brought to you by Airlink! ✈️
Airlink Wins Prestigious Ubuntu Economic Diplomacy Award ✈️
SuperSport Schools' travel partner, Airlink, has been honoured with the 2025 Ubuntu Economic Diplomacy Award (Africa) by the Department of International Relations & Cooperation. This award recognises Airlink’s role in strengthening South Africa’s reputation as a prime business destination and its contribution to socio-economic growth across the continent.
The accolade highlights Airlink’s impact in job creation, trade facilitation, and investment attraction in Africa. Dr Namhla Tshetu, Executive Manager Corporate Services, accepted the award on behalf of Airlink at the prestigious Ubuntu Awards ceremony held in Cape Town.

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 Ntokozo Thonga
Thonga is making waves in South African basketball. As the U18 girls' captain of the Soweto Basketball Academy, she leads with skill and determination, inspiring those around her. Her talent was on full display at the AISJ Basketball Tournament, where she earned the prestigious MVP title. With her leadership and standout performances, Thonga is proving that the future of South African Women’s basketball is in great hands!

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#TimetoSHINE✨- December SPOTLIGHT
This month’s feature in the February SPOTLIGHT on SuperSport Schools is Litha Kraai
At just 17 years old, the Class of 2024 alum has already etched his name into South African hockey history. The SACS star became the youngest player ever to win a hockey medal for South Africa, securing bronze with the SA Men's Indoor team at the FIH Indoor World Cup. Not only did he hold his own on the world stage, but he also found the back of the net during the tournament, showcasing his immense talent and bright future in the sport. Keep an eye on this rising star

Photo: SuperSport Schools Plus
Top Stories from SSS Plus ➕
Want the latest stories and news in South African Youth and Schools Sport? Make sure you check out SuperSport Schools Plus for all the latest articles across multiple sports published on a daily basis!
SSS Magazine Shows 📺
Athletics on 216 🏃♂️🥇
Track the future of athletics with Athletics on 216! Hosted by Themba Madima, this exciting magazine show brings you the best moments from the world of school athletics, from rising stars to record-breaking performances. Watch Athletics on 216 live every Wednesday at 18h00 on DStv Channel 216 and on demand on the SuperSport Schools YouTube channel and DStv Catch Up!
Swimming on 216 🏊♀️🌊
Make a splash with Swimming on 216! This brand-new magazine show dives into the world of school swimming, bringing you the best races, rising stars, and standout moments from the pool. Don’t miss Swimming on 216, live every Sunday at 19:00 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!
Gameplay eSports Show 🎮
Are you a fan of Gaming or have a keen interest in getting into it? Catch Season 2 of GamePlay the eSports show every Thursday at 20h00 on channel 216 and if you miss it, don’t worry you can watch it at whenever you’re able to on DStv Catch Up and Youtube!
Watch the latest episode of our new E-Sports show , GamePlay!
Gameplay eSports Show 🎮
Are you a fan of Gaming or have a keen interest in getting into it? Catch Season 2 of GamePlay the eSports show every Thursday at 20h00 on channel 216 and if you miss it, don’t worry you can watch it at whenever you’re able to on DStv Catch Up and Youtube!
Watch the latest episode of our new E-Sports show , GamePlay!
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