Hard work and dedication pays off.

Pheello Maphumane (Fakkel School of Skills) in action at MSSA's 36th Gauteng Provincial Championships.

World Checkers Draughts Federation (WCDF) has just announced the completion of its 3rd Annual World Cup.

The World Cup uses results from all member nations to determine the results for such Word Cup.

Pheello Maphumane is the current Free State Provincial, South African National, and Gauteng Provincial Champion.

Now Pheello has climbed even further up the ladder.

According to WCDF, Pheello finished in 11th place. A credible finish indeed.

The results of all Mind Sports South Africa's members so listed are:

Pos.	Name	Club
11	Pheello Maphumane	Fakkel School of Skills
24	Cornelius Nel	JCS Academy
31	George Griffiths	HTS Sasolburg
36	Jan-Hendrik van Aswegan	Hoërskool Generaal Hertzog
44	Mahomed Moosa	Maritzburg College