Coach Pitso and Nedbank partner to build a legacy for the future

Nedbank, in partnership with Pitso Mosimane Soccer Schools and The Sports Trust, continues to promote sport development with the sponsorship of a multipurpose sport court to Lofentse Girls High School.

Soweto was beaming with pride as one of its prodigal sons, Pitso Mosimane, inaugurated the Pitso Mosimane Multipurpose Sports Court at Lofentse Girls High School in Orlando East. The official handover was conducted on behalf of the Nedbank Cup 2022/2023 season winners, Orlando Pirates FC.

This groundbreaking project was made possible thanks to funding from Nedbank and The Sports Trust’s Soccer Development Programme. This partnership embodies a joint commitment to sports development, talent identification and community empowerment in South Africa.

Nedbank’s unwavering support has been a catalyst for transformative change. Since 2012 Nedbank, supported by The Sports Trust, has erected 10 multipurpose sports courts worth R2 million each, showcasing a continuous investment in the development of South African communities through a range of sports. With a 20-year lifespan to accommodate five sporting codes, this state-of-the-art facility multipurpose will nurture various sports disciplines and provide a safe space for the community.

The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Zizi Kodwa, said: "Women and grassroots sport development are among the priorities of Government. Nedbank and The Sports Trust have shown what can be done when stakeholders in communities work together to develop grassroots sport."

Minister Kodwa added: "The Pitso Mosimane Multipurpose sports Court at Lofentse High School will not only help to develop the next generation of athletes, but will also keep youth active in the community. I hope to see more of these