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Thursday, 11 June 2026

28th SA School Championships - 13 June 2026

Kyle Vorster is bound to clash against Irene Banda in the Clash Royale esports title.

Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) shall be holding its ever popular 28th SA School Championships on 13 June 2026.

An important feature of this championship, is that it is open to any learner, whether or not the school is affiliated or not, however, approval from the school is required. Such approval must come from an educator or competent school official.

Learners who are being homeschooled may also participate, but such homeschool clubs must be affiliated to MSSA as a private club.

However, for team events, it is required that all members of the team are all from the same school.

Players, will be able to play from any venue/s approved by the school.

MSSA's 28th S A School Championships, offers local players the opportunity to qualify for selection to the national squad and for the Protea Team that will attend international events should they meet the criteria. Such events may include events accredited by IESF, GEF, CAES, and ACES. In 2024 players from Crawford College qualified and were sent to Russia to participate.

The championship shall be held on 13 June 2026. Entries must be submitted before midnight on 12 June 2025.




Players are to acquaint themselves with the rules apropos substitutes and loadshedding.


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 learner currently registered for primary or secondary studies may enter.

Entry fee:

  • Entry is R50.00 per Registered Player.
  • Only fully-paid-up Registered Players may participate in this event.

Entries:

Medals:

Medals shall be awarded to the first three gamers for both men and women (per  province) in the following categories:
  • MALE: The top three places (1st, 2nd, and 3rd)).
  • FEMALE: The top three places (1st, 2nd, and 3rd))
Please note that the medals shall be awarded to the players at the next LAN championship in which such team/player enters and participates.

Colours:
  • School National Colours: All Players that win all of their Matches at a National Championship will earn School National Colours. 
  • School Provincial Colours: All Players that win all of their Matches at a Provincial Championship will earn School Provincial Colours. All Players who score within the top 50% in a specific Period at a any two (or more) Provincial Championships, and who also score within the top 50% at a National Championship in the same period and in the same year, will earn School Provincial Colours.
When and Where:
      • 27th SA School Championships
      • The first round will start at 10H00. Players shall be given 60 minutes to complete each round. 
      • Players must all be on-line at 9H00.
              The championship is accredited as being of the same status as a provincial championship. This means that the championship shall be used for the following:
              • The awarding of school provincial colours;
              • The awarding of medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places for both men and women;
              • The ability to qualify for National Team Trials. 
              • As usual Trials shall be done at a LAN venue, and the team that can best represent South Africa shall then be selected.
              • All medals shall be awarded to the recipients at a MSSA LAN championships.

              Shout casting:
              • The MSSA shall decide who may shout-cast the games.
              • Anybody wishing to be appointed as a Shout-Caster must apply in writing to mindsportscorrespondence@gmail.com 

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              Thursday, 4 June 2026

              38th GAUTENG Esports Provincial Championships - 6 June 2026.

              MSSA's 38th Gauteng Championships will be run as an ONLINE event!

              Even with the chaos currently in the Middle East there are still 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.

              So far in 2026, MSSA has already sent official Protea Esports Teams to Morocco, Malaysia, and India.

              The MSSA has also just been informed that it has been invited to send a team to Russia for the BRICS Tekken Championships. There has not been a BRICS event to which South Africa, through MSSA, has not sent a Protea Team and at which the Protea Team has not represented South Africa with pride.

              With  the host club for the 38th Gauteng championships failing to host the championships, MSSA has rescheduled this event to be an online event in order to give all gamers a chance to qualify for its National Team Trials  (NTT) so that the best teams can be selected for the upcoming BRICS, IESF, and GEF events.

              However, it must be noted that IESF has still not advised its membership of affiliated National Federations of the date and venue of its WEC26 (World Esports Championships), therefore all members and athletes must be aware that:

              1. T              he date for National Team Trials will be announced as soon as IESF has has announced its WEC26.

              The good news is that all athletes have another event in the 38th Gauteng Championships - 6 June 2026 to qualify for National Team Trials (NTT).

              It is only in MSSA's National Team Trials that official 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 38th GAUTENG Esports Provincial Championships  to be held on 6 June 2026 offers all esports athletes another 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 6 June 2026.

              Game titles to be played are:


              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 5 June 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: 6 June 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.

                    Shout casting:

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                    Friday, 27 February 2026

                    MSSA REMINDS OF ITS CLOSING DATE FOR 2025/2026 CLUB TRANSFER WINDOW


                    Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) has confirmed that the official club transfer window for the 2025/2026 competitive season will close on 28 February 2026.

                    The transfer period, which opened on 1 November 2025, provides registered players with the opportunity to formally change their club affiliation ahead of the new competitive cycle. All transfer applications must be submitted and finalised before the closing date to ensure eligibility for provincial, national, and MSSA-sanctioned events during the 2025/2026 season.

                    In accordance with MSSA regulations:

                    • Players may be registered with only one affiliated club at a time unless also registered with a school club.

                    • A player remains the first-claim member of their current club until an official transfer is processed and recorded.

                    • Participation in sanctioned events requires valid and current club registration.

                    The transfer deadline is critical to maintaining administrative accuracy, competitive fairness, and proper team selection processes across all MSSA disciplines, including board gaming, wargaming, esports, and other recognised mind sports.

                    Clubs are strongly encouraged to submit all required documentation well in advance of the closing date to avoid delays that could affect player eligibility. After 28 February 2025, transfers will not be permitted unless otherwise provided for under exceptional circumstances as outlined in MSSA regulations.

                    MSSA remains committed to structured governance and transparent administration to support the continued growth and professionalisation of mind sports in South Africa.

                    For further information, clubs and members are advised to consult official MSSA communication channels or contact the MSSA General Secretary.

                    About Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA)
                    Mind Sports South Africa is the national controlling body for mind sports in South Africa, responsible for the regulation, development, and promotion of competitive mind sports nationwide.

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                    Tuesday, 27 January 2026

                    Sportsmanship Award - Northern Cape Online Esports Provincial Championships

                    Irene Banda, of Sunnyridge Primary School in Germiston, is one of the up-and coming stars in South African esports.

                    A sportsmanship award serves as a testament to the values of fairness, respect, and integrity in sports. It acknowledges athletes who exemplify these qualities and contributes to fostering a positive sporting environment conducive to character development, teamwork, and enjoyment for all involved.

                    At every event MSSA selects the person who most embodies the concept of sportsmanship. At the end of the year, the Sportsperson of the Year is selected from those who have been selected at official MSSA events.

                    The                     Northern Cape Online Esports Provincial Championships held on 24 January 2026 was the first championship held in 2026 to deliver a winner of a Sportsmanship Award and a candidate for the end of year Sportsmanship of the Year Award.

                    Irene Banda only started competing on a provincial and national championship level in 2025 where Irene won the 2025 Provincial School Online Championship for all provinces, and the 2025 South African National Championships to earn Gauteng Primary School Colours, South African Senior National Colours and South African Primary School National Colours.

                    In the Northern Cape Online Esports Provincial Championships held on 24 January 2026 Irene convincingly won the female section for the Clash Royale esports title to win both Senior and Primary School Gauteng Provincial Colours. Irene won with both charm and grace, and at not time did she stop smiling....

                    Therefore Sportsman of the                     Northern Cape Online Esports Provincial Championships is:

                    Irene BandaOld Edwardian Mind Sports Club

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