Friday, 20 March 2026

The Protea Esports Team for the DotA 2 Title has landed

The team ready to leave! Absent from the photo are Callum Foster and Sub. Mark Lehle.

On the anniversary of Thomas Thornton becoming the first South African passenger on a flight, the South African Protea Esports Team for the DotA 2 Title landed in Mumbai, India on 19 March 2026.

The South African Protea Esports Team for the DotA 2 Title flew to Mumai to participate in the Global Esports Games in Mumbai from 19-22 March 2026. The Global Esports Federation's (GEF) flagship, Global Esports Games Mumbai, is organized by Eflag Corp with the support of Maharashtra Tourism. GEG Mumbai features 70 esports athletes from 23 countries and territories. This premier event will also feature GEFcon and GEFestival.

But what a job to get there...

Flights had to be rerouted to avoid Dubai at the last minute as Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) believes that the safety of its athletes is paramount, and MSSA would have rather withdrawn its team rather than put any of the athletes in danger.

Fortunately GEF was of the same mind, and new flights were obtained via Ugandan Airways.

Thus after !7 hours, the team safely landed on 19 March 2026 in Mumbai - tired, but ready to do battle.

Even Sir Paul Foster, President of GEF, was heard to exclaim at the arrival of the South African Team, "the team looks terrific. Great representation of RSA. First nation to be announced on stage."

The team consists of:

  • Matthew "bee" Raubach (Captain)
  • Callum "sk3p" Foster
  • Barend "Berend" van Staden
  • Lennard "remedy" Koekemoer
  • Suhail "Soup" Khan
  • Mark "Frank" Lehle (Sub)

As usual, MSSA knows the team will do South Africa proud!

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Mumbai to Host Global Esports Games

The South African Protea Esports Team will be one of seven teams battling it out for supremacy.

India will host the Global Esports Games in Mumbai from 19-22 March 2026, providing India's growing esports and gaming ecosystem an international stage to compete. The Global Esports Federation's flagship, Global Esports Games Mumbai, is organized by Eflag Corp with the support of Maharashtra Tourism. GEG Mumbai features 70 esports athletes from 23 countries and territories. This premier event will also feature GEFcon and GEFestival.

After successful editions in Singapore, Istanbul, and Riyadh, the Global Esports Games, the international national-team esports championship, makes its South Asia debut with India hosting the World Finals in Mumbai. The tournament will witness leading esports nations competing in DOTA 2 and Clash Royale. The national teams of leading esports nations like Argentina, Australia, the USA, Great Britain, Indonesia, and Türkiye will compete alongside India and teams from 16 more countries and territories, marking a significant milestone for India as it steps onto the global stage as a host of one of esports’ most prestigious international competitions. The global broadcast reach is projected at 40 million+ viewers.

The programme will feature a Grand Opening Ceremony, GEFCon, GEFestival, fan experiences and meet-ups, playoffs, the grand finale, and medal and trophy presentations, before concluding with a ceremonial handover to Los Angeles for the Los Angeles 2026 Global Esports Games in December 2026.

The Global Esports Games Mumbai is expected to catalyse investment across broadcast production, tournament operations, digital content creation, and youth skilling, reinforcing India’s emergence as a global esports destination.

Shri Devendra Fadnavis, Honourable Chief Minister of Maharashtra, and senior state ministers, will inaugurate the event. Shri Devendra Fadnavis said, “The future will be shaped by technology, innovation, and digital ecosystems. We are proud that India will host the Global Esports Games, welcoming athletes from around the world to Mumbai. By bringing together sport, technology, and youth talent, this event further strengthens our position as an emerging global hub for digital innovation.”

Sir Paul J. Foster, KStJH, President and CEO, Global Esports Federation, said, “India represents one of the most dynamic growth stories in global esports, and there is no city better suited to host our flagship event than Mumbai. This is a city powered by youth, creativity, and innovation, the same forces shaping the future of esports worldwide. Hosting the Global Esports Games here is about more than competition; it’s about opportunity, connection, and reinforcing our belief that esports is for all.”

Shripad Ashtekar, Founder, Eflag Corp, added, “We are committed to strengthening India’s esports ecosystem and are glad to bring the GEG World Finals to Mumbai, India. This move marks a significant milestone as it will foster talent development, innovation, and global competitiveness while accelerating the rise of homegrown talent, showcasing India’s capabilities on the global esports stage.”

India’s esports market is set to triple from $38 million in FY25 to $132 million by FY30, growing at a 26% CAGR (BITKRAFT-Redseer Report). The ecosystem includes 2.8 million competitive esports players, 40 professional teams, and nearly 20 major game titles.

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Friday, 13 March 2026

80% of Property Industry in South Africa is unlicenced.






 The complainant still hasn't gotten her money back or affidavits yet. 

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Tuesday, 10 March 2026

Important Official Announcement!


With IESF going to make the announcement apropos WEC26 only in mid March 2026, MSSA is unable to hold its National Team Trials on 14 March 2026.

The National Team Trials for IESF's WEC26 will thus be moved to 25 April 2026.

Two events will be squeezed in to ensure that all athletes have a chance to qualify for the National Team Trials that will be used to select the Protea Team that will officially represent South Africa at IESF's WEC26.

  • 14  March 2026 - 15th Provincial Online Championships
  • 18 April 2026 - 6th KWAZULU NATAL Online Championships
  • 25 April 2026 - National Team Trials for titles to be played at IESF
The Board is still set to decide upon the date for the other titles. In

All member clubs and athletes are reminded that teams are only chosen if there is at least participation from four (4) provinces during the year.

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Saturday, 7 March 2026

Streaming of MSSA's 6th Gauteng Online Championships - 7 March 2026


Waylander Gaming LIVE is streaming MSSA's Western Cape Online Championships for the MLBB esports title for MSSA and will bring you all the action and excitement of the Championship for the Mobile Legends Bang Bang Esports title as they battle each and every opponent.


📅 7 March 2026

⏰ From 10:00 AM

📺 LIVE on Waylander Gaming: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZb7qTT7YJU

The streamed matches are:

Match 1: 10H00

Evil Inc vs Void Esports

Match 2: 11H00

Empire Asylum vs Void Girls Esports

Match 3: 12H30

Evil Inc vs Equilibrium

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Friday, 6 March 2026

REMINDER - 6th GAUTENG Online Esports Provincial Championships - 7 March 2026.

Learners in action!

With a number of international events likely to happen in 2026 it is always better to enter MSSA events earlier rather than later in order to qualify for MSSA's National Team Trials.

It is in MSSA's National Team Trials that teams will be selected for Protea teams that will officially represent South Africa in international events.

Remember that you cannot officially represent South Africa in an international event unless selected by MSSA.

MSSA's Northern Cape Online Esports Provincial Championships  to be held on 7 March 2026 offers all esports athletes the first chance in 2026 to to qualify for National Team Trials.

Thus the hunt is on for the 2026 National Protea Esports Teams. 

To have a chance to qualify for selection, players must be members of an affiliated club and qualify for National Team Trials at a MSSA event.

In order to participate, players must be registered for the 2025/2026 season.

The championship shall be held on 7 March 2026.

Game titles to be played are:

Period/genreTitlePlatformAge restrictionPlayers
Shooter
CS 2PC165 v 5
PUBGMMobile181 v 1
ValorantPC165 v 5
Sport
EA SPORTS™ FC 26Console121 v 1
eFootballConsole121 v 1
eBasketball - eFIBAConsole121 v 1
Rocket LeaguePC121 v 1 and 3 v 3
MOBA
Clash of ClansMobile125 v 5
Clash RoyaleMobile121 v 1
DotA 2PC125 v 5
League of LegendsPC125 v 5
Mobile Legends Bang BangMobile124 v 4
Fighting
Tekken 8Console161 v 1
Street Fighter 6Console121 v 1

Tournament Structure:


As per the MSSA's rules, being:

  • If less than six teams, the championship shall be a Round Robin Championship
  • If 6 to 10 teams enter the championship there shall be four rounds as played to the Swiss System
  • If 11 or more teams enter the championship there shall be five rounds as played to the Swiss System

Eligibility:

  • Any team consisting of players who are Registered Players affiliated to a MSSA member club may enter.

Entries:

  • Entry is R100.00 per Registered Player.
  • Only fully-paid-up Registered Players may participate in this event.
  • Entries must be submitted by midnight 6 March 2026
  • To enter, the club must complete the Google Drive document. 
  • The entry form may be found on Google Drive. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xggSHejr_fG4X5pAiGZVp6OmqQtdjA_1FeWtsGZr2Jo/edit?gid=0#gid=0
  • Clubs are to download the entry form, completed the downloaded form, and e-mail it to Mind Sports South Africa. 
  • Photographs of players must accompany the entry.
  • Only entries submitted via email and on Excel shall be accepted.
  • All players must be on MSSA's Discord at 9H00 - https://discord.gg/wp63EaU

Medals shall be handed over to winners at the next MSSA LAN that they attend. 


      MALE:

  • PREMIER: Medals shall be awarded to the first three teams.
  • UNDER 24: Medals shall be awarded to the first three teams that have not won a Premier medal and which are comprised entirely of students currently registered at any officially recognized University.
  • SCHOLARS: Medals shall be awarded to the first three teams of learners currently registered at any officially recognized school, provided they have not received any Premier medals. 

        FEMALE:

  • PREMIER: Medals shall be awarded to the first three teams.
  • UNDER 24: Medals shall be awarded to the first three teams that have not won a Premier medal and which are comprised entirely of students currently registered at any officially recognized University.
  • SCHOLARS: Medals shall be awarded to the first three teams of learners currently registered at any officially recognized school, provided they have not received any Premier medals.

Colours:


  • Protea Colours: Only Players that are selected to represent South Africa in International Championships may earn National Colours if the Protea Colours Board's criteria are met.
  • National Colours: All Players that win all of their Matches at a National Championship will earn National Colours.
  • Provincial Colours: All Players that win all of their Matches at a Provincial Championship will earn Provincial Colours. All Players who score within the top 50% in a specific Period at a Provincial Championship, and who also score within the top 50% at a National Championship in the same period and in the same year, will earn Provincial Colours.

        General:

        • The championship shall be played on: 7 March 2026.
        • The first round will start at 10H00. Players shall be given 60 minutes to complete each round.
        • Players playing 3 v 3 Rocket League shall be given 1.5 hours to complete the round.
        • The championship is accredited as being of the same status as a provincial championship. 
        • The championship shall be used for the awarding of provincial colours;
        • The championship shall be used for the awarding of medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in Premier, Under 24, and School categories;
        • The championship shall be used for the ability to qualify for National Team Squad.
        • All medals shall be awarded to the recipients at a MSSA LAN championships.

        Umpires:

        • Umpires may only be contacted over Discord on the day of competition. Any communication not on the Discord channel shall not be entered into.

        Ladder:

        • All games shall count towards the National Ladder.

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