Fan Zone

Fan Zone “I take this opportunity to sincerely thank every benefactor and patron of the Bophelong Sports Club for their generous support of the club. Sport is an incredible means of providing wholesome activity, social integration and obviously an outlet for the sports person to exercise and develop the sport of their choice. We have seen so many examples of nation building through sport – who could forget how we South Africans rallied together to celebrate after winning the 1995 Rugby World Cup?! Bophelong Sports Club exists to provide these opportunities for the community of Diepsloot, where life is a challenge for many of those living there. Without your support, we would not be able to provide resources or cover the costs of running the club in this less-privileged area. Thank you for your generosity!” Karl Tameris, Founding Chairman, Bophelong Sports Club.

Rev. Dr. Leon Klein: "As human beings we have the privilege of partnering with God in co-creating meaningful and purposeful lives for ourselves by choosing and practicing healthy and balanced lifestyles. SPORT is a way to achieve this godly goal. Through the disciplines of sport we not only invest in a healthy physical life, but also in emotional, spiritual, mental and relational disciplines necessary for living an abundant life - SPORT gives us a sense of dignity, control, significance and achievement in the face of our often daunting circumstances such as poverty, unemployment, etc. SPORT gives us back the control. Remember: Healthy bodies are the "homes" for healthy spirit and attitudes"

Shaun Harris – South African and Olympic Swimmer: “Success lies within yourself! Swimming has taught me many disciplines of life and has taken me places. This helped me build my character and made me the man I am today. Big international events gave me a lot of confidence in life, knowing that when I give a 110% during training I will reap the success and have excellent end results. Training while many of my friends were playing in the sun on the beach during the holiday season did pay off! Achieving goals by pushing the limits has been part of the driven passion and love for the sport that runs in my veins. Making money or focusing on the rewards never drove me to the heights but rather being determined and putting my mind to it, to be the best I could be. I remember swimming my 1st national event with a Speedo costume; while other swimmers swam with full body suits. This only gave me more motivation to achieve my goals, knowing that I will reap what I sow with or without the best gear on the market. Today I am grateful to have had the opportunity to swim with the best and that I have pushed my body to the limits. This inspires me on a daily basis knowing what I am capable of. Always aim for the stars and if you miss you will hit the moon!”


Accolade construction: “We have been aware of this project for some time now, and have had a keen interest to be involved from these early stages. We as a Company have a policy to invest in our local communities wherever possible as part of our commitment to “putting something back”. We have over the years been involved in a number of charitable projects. The Bophelong Project offers a rather special way for us to contribute to making a fundamental difference to the local community, and for this reason we would love to be involved. We are able to commit our building and project management expertise which has a proven track record for quality and reliability." PK van der Linde - Managing Director