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football netball finals bring energy to OR Tambo charity day. Image: Nyandeni Local Municipality
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  • Community Support and Relief Efforts: The Ngcukayithobi Foundation, in partnership with Vodacom, provided essential services and relief items, including 39 food parcels and 50 blankets, to support local communities.
  • High-Profile Attendance: The event was attended by notable figures such as MEC Sibulele Ngongo, actress Andile Nebulane, and local government officials, highlighting its significance.
  • Exciting Sports Tournament: The day featured the Khiwa’s Media Tournament 2025, with matches in football, netball, and derby competitions, showcasing community engagement and sportsmanship.

The Ngcukayithobi Foundation, in partnership with Vodacom, brought a day of community upliftment through essential services, much-needed relief donations, and the vibrant Khiwa’s Media Tournament, which featured spirited football and netball matches. Vodacom’s donation of 39 food parcels and 50 blankets offered comfort to residents, reflecting a shared commitment to care and solidarity.

The event was attended by MEC Sibulele Ngongo, Generations actress Andile Nebulane, O.R. Tambo Executive Mayor Hon. M.D. Ngqondwana, and O.R. Tambo DSRAC Director Mr. Mdlangazi.

The day’s excitement was lifted by the Khiwa’s Media Tournament 2025, where the Ex-Professionals beat the Legal Team 1-0 in football, and the Eastern Cape Politicians triumphed 4-1 on penalties over the Artists after a goalless draw.

Netball quarter-final results saw Seven X beat Celtics 18-11 in the Cape Town derby, Telly Tubbies defeat Young Ladies 14-8, Utah 1 overcome Qokolweni 16-5 in the Mthatha derby, and Kei Legends secure a 17-10 win over Flagstaff Roses.

In the semi-finals, Utah 1 narrowly beat Seven X 12-11 to advance to the final, while Telly Tubbies claimed a 16-8 win over Kei Legends.

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The finals crowned Vobi Stars FC as football champions, earning R35,000, while Telly Tubbies took the netball title and R10,000 in prize money.

 

 

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Nande Mkiva
Nande Mkiva is a community journalist, Operations Manager, and Public Relations Specialist at Pondoland Times based in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. He reports on breaking news, community issues, crime, service delivery, and sports across the Alfred Nzo and OR Tambo districts. He holds a Diploma in Public Relations and a Certificate in Journalism and Print Media. Nande is also a beneficiary of the Thomson Reuters Foundation and holds a certificate in the Newsroom AI Adoption Mentoring Programme, reflecting his passion for innovation and digital journalism. Driven by a passion for truth, accountability, and community empowerment, Nande Mkiva remains committed to informing, educating, and inspiring audiences through impactful storytelling.

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