Sport Not Just A Game Anymore

Imagine waking up to empty stadiums, deserted training fields and yawning boxing rings. Weekends would never be the same. And critically, the economy would suffer. Sport has ceased to be just a weekend pastime for lazy bones.

It has evolved into a gigantic multimillion pula industry which is a critical source of employment.  Up to now sport has elevated the status of such luminaries like Nijel Amos, Mogakolodi Ngele and others to international stardom.

The country derives a lot of benefits from the game and therefore, its growth is key. However, the administration of sport is shared with two other departments; culture and youth. Inevitably, the Minister of Youth, Sport and Culture, Thapelo Olopeng has to spread his duties among the three departments.  We believe sport deserves more than a shared ministry; it deserves undivided attention. Sport,  is a massive catalyst for job creation, particularly among the youth.

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