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Diambars Football Academy Launch 25 November 2008 "Diambars" is a Senegalese word for fighters, which was very fitting for a football academy concept designed to address the plight African football stars who chase fame and fortune in the world of football at the expense of education. The first academy was built in Senegal with the help of some French professional footballers and legends. The Diambars philosophy emphasises education through football and the students are expected to achieve high standards in education. After a successful rollout of the first Diambars Football Academy in Senegal , Diambars decided that South Africa would be an ideal site for the second project. They then approached Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG), which responded positively. It was then decided that this academy would be one of the legacy projects of the Soccerex which is taking place in South Africa during the 3-years to 2009. GPG then approached the City of Ekurhuleni (CoE) to partner in the project through the donation of land on which to establish the Diambars Football Academy . The 3 parties, GPG, CoE and Diambars signed a MOU to give effect to the partnership on this project. The South African Diambars project will formally open in January 2010 with two first intakes of Grade 8 and 9 learners. Construction will commence in February 2009."World football is coming to South Africa in 2010 says French star Patrick Vieira, 31. I am hoping to add to my 100-plus international caps at Africa 's first World Cup. I am also hoping to see another of my dreams come to fruition by 2010: the building of a Diambars Football Academy in South Africa ." "Schooling is inherent to the training academy's concept. Our aim is to use football as a driving force for education. We know that only 20% of our Diambars students will go on to become professional football players. We want to guarantee that those who don't can still become champions in life", explains Bernard Lama. "As the Home of Competitive Sport, our province will benefit immensely through the establishment of this academy. We are grateful to have role models like Bernard Lama and Patrick Vieira backing this project. It can only motivate our young aspiring footballers to achieve great things." Says Barbara Creecy, MEC for Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation. "Our city is excited about being the seat for the second Diambars project in Africa . This project will benefit our plans to establish our own sports academy. We hope to tap on the expertise of Diambars." Says Councillor Ntombi Mekgwe, Executive Mayor of City of Ekurhuleni . |
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Barbara Creecy Grew up in Johannesburg and studied at Wits University, where she became involved in the anti-apartheid more.. |
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SACR Daily Activities Diary 2008 |
SACR Diary of Activities Venue : Glenburn Lodge, Muldersdrift Monday, 08 December to Friday, 12 December 2008 The Gauteng Department of Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation hosts a holiday programme targeting youth in various recreational centers. The programme is aimed at promoting mass participation sports, recreation, arts and culture activities. Venue : Various Recreational Centers Sunday, 07 December 2008 Gauteng Department of Sports, Arts Culture and Recreation will host the Puisano Live Music Performance Programme showcases. The Programme is aimed at promoting live music performances in communities and to develop a culture of live music appreciation as an art form in townships. Venue : 6 for 9 Pub, Mohlakeng, West Rand Sunday, 14 December 2008 Gauteng Department of Sports, Arts Culture and Recreation will host the Puisano Live Music Performance Programme showcases. The Programme is aimed at promoting live music performances in communities and to develop a culture of live music appreciation as an art form in townships. Venue : Norah's Jazz Tavern, Vosloorus, Ekurhuleni Sunday, 21 December 2008 Gauteng Department of Sports, Arts Culture and Recreation will host the Puisano Live Music Performance Programme showcases. The Programme is aimed at promoting live music performances in communities and to develop a culture of live music appreciation as an art form in townships. Venue : Taliban Jazz Lounge, Ga - Rankuwa, Tshwane Sunday, 28 December 2008 Gauteng Department of Sports, Arts Culture and Recreation will host the Puisano Live Music Performance Programme showcases. The Programme is aimed at promoting live music performances in communities and to develop a culture of live music appreciation as an art form in townships. Venue : Ziba Park , Kwa - Thema, Ekurhuleni |