Alfred appointed as curator for sport in Masiphumelele

By Vince van der Bijl

A discussion with John le Roux over the need for proper maintenance of our sporting facilities opened the door for Buyile Alfred Mazosiwe, a founder and player of the Masiphumelele Rugby Club, to be appointed the head curator. He will be responsible for the maintaining the facilities at the Masi Rugby club, Ukhanyo Primary school and Masiphumelele High School.

There are many new facilities that have been constructed recently at the Masi HS including a rugby field at the High School, and two netball courts, so he has his work cut out for him. The new rugby coach at Ukhanyo PS, Ayabulela Nadyokwe , has been seconded to him during the Covid period and possibly beyond. Alfred and Aya have worked together in construction, so have the experience required. They are carpenters and builders so will be able to maintain the courts, nets, offices and surrounds; and with the help of Longman’s Nursey ensure that the new rugby field at the High School with the rugby posts just installed, will be in great shape when school sport opens up.

They have already built shelving in the storerooms, paved areas at the Primary school and have a list as long as your arm to upgrade the sports facilities. This is an exciting project.

The partners in this curator project

The Atlas Foundation is responsible for rugby at Masi HS. Frank Charlie is the rugby coach and Sue Anderson and John le Roux oversee the Foundations work.

Masiphumelele Rugby Club has been the centre of Masi rugby for 10 years with Darren Clark and John le Roux as their founders.

The MCC Masi sports Project is 3 years old looking after sport at both Masi schools, sans rugby at the High School

The curators

Buyile Alfred Mazosiwe is married with two children and lives in Masiphumelele. He was a founder player of Masiphumelele Rugby Club and now he is the Chairperson of the Executive board.

The second in command, Ayabulela Nadyokwe has one child and lives in the community. He plays rugby for the Masiphumelele Rugby club (nicknamed the Beast!) and was previously employed by Chris Sutton Constructions, along with Alfred.

We are delighted to have them on board playing such an important role in maintenance, carpentry and building of our facilities.