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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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              Sunday, 18 January 2026

              Thato Maredi finishes in the top eight!

               

              Thato Wesley Maredi (from Tembisa) proudly displaying his Protea Colours at the venue in Casablanca, Morocco.

              Having moved into the relegation rounds,  Thato was drawn against Setranirina Raharison of Madagascar. Setranirina is a player of great renown and the match was tense and thrilling.

              Nevertheless Thato triumphed over Setranirina in a 2 - 21 victory to move forward to meet his next opponent.

              Now in the top eight, Thato faced off against the indomitable               Haddadi Moslem of Tunisia.

              Thato gave it his all!

              Thato employed every stratagem, every tactic and all his skill, but unfortunately to no avail. Haddadi proved to be too strong and Thato succumbed to the strong Tunisian player and finally lost 0 - 2.

              Nevertheless, Thato, and MSSA as a whole, was more than satisfied with Thato's effort and result.

              This was the first time that Thato had played in an international event for South Africa, and, he had performed admirably.

              Colin Webster, President of MSSA, said, "Thato is the type of athlete that makes all of South Africa proud, and will no doubt do better in future years now that he knows the standard of play that he is up against!".

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              Friday, 16 January 2026

              Procedure to be followed by private clubs affiliating for the 2026 season.

              The 2025 Female Protea Team for the Mobile League of Legends Bang Bang esports title resplendent in the purple Protea shirts...

              Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) is the national federation for Board games, Card games, Esports, Phygital games, and Wargames.

              MSSA promotes all  the different disciplines equally, although each affiliated club may pick-and-choose which discipline it wishes to promote in its club. Some clubs will promote the whole gambit, while others will concentrate on only one discipline, and/or even just concentrate on one specific title.

              The choice is ultimately up to the member club.

              The various mind sports offer unique opportunities to many South Africans. Many South Africans have been able to earn Regional, Provincial, and National Colours which have allowed them to earn bursaries and obtain first-class educations.

              MSSA has sent teams with full Protea Colours to international events since 1991 for wargames, 1996 for Morabaraba, 1997 for Checkers, and 2005 for Esports. 

              All selected have found being part of the national team to be an education in itself.. 

              All clubs must be legal bodies, as well as being non-profit organizations. Thus each club needs to have a founding document. Associations may use the draft constitution as provided below.

              It is the club that is the member of MSSA, while the players are affiliated to the club.

              Any applicant needs to be aware of the following:

              In order to affiliate, the completed Application for affiliation Form must be submitted to the MSSA.

              Once the Board has approved a club’s affiliation, the club then needs to complete the Google Registration Page allocated to the club for the players and make payment.

              All club members may participate in all events for which it qualifies. Such events include meetings, championships, courses, and so forth. 

              Advantages of having a MSSA affiliated club: 

              There are many advantages of having a MSSA affiliated club, such as:
              1. Being part of a community where your club has a real say in how things are done
              2. Being able to apply for National Lottery Funding – MSSA member clubs can apply for up to R800,000.00 in funding
              3. Being able to get assistance from your local government
              4. Experience increased media exposure of your events and your gamers
              5. Become part of the international community through the MSSA Registered players are able to become internationally recognised umpires, etc.
              6. Enable your gamers to take part in MSSA events, which may qualify them for Regional, Provincial, and National colours, overseas trips, and even sports bursaries at university.
              MSSA’s Constitution   

              The Constitution forms the foundation of the MSSA. It guarantees members rights and governs the way that the MSSA operates. It can only be amended by a two-thirds majority at a Council Meeting. Please remember that Associations only have two (2) votes each, whereas member clubs have a representational vote, being: normal clubs: one vote per every five registered players, and school clubs: one vote per every ten registered players.

              MSSA’s General Regulations   

              The General Regulations comprises of decisions made by both Council and Executive Committee Meetings. The General Regulations deals with how sub-committees operate as well as to how teams are selected and development funding is distributed. Please refer to Schedule 10.12 in regard to the rights of clubs in hosting events.

              MSSA’s Discipline Specific Regulations   

              The Discipline Specific Regulations deal with rules concerning the different disciplines. The Disciplines that the MSSA caters for are; Board Gaming, Card gaming, Esports, and Figure Gaming.

              Application for Affiliation form   

              When a club applies for membership, the applicant club must complete such form and return the same to the MSSA.

              Fee note for 2026

              The fee note details the Affiliation Fees and Registration fees that are payable.

              Player Registration Form   

              The Player Registration Form needs to be completed by every player that is a member of a club and intends to participate in MSSA affairs.

              MSSA’s Letter of Undertaking   

              The Letter of Undertaking is for all registered players who sit on any MSSA committee.

              Social Media

              The MSSA makes use of the following:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindsportssa

              Should you have any queries whatsoever, please contact mindsportscorrespondence@gmail.com.

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              Monday, 8 December 2025

              2026 Calendar of Events

              Members of the SA Protea Esports Team for the MLBB title for WEC25 in relaxed mode in the hotel in Malaysia.
               The team was there from 1 to 8 December 2025.

              .With the 2025 competitive year firmly behind us, Mind Sports South Africa's (MSSA) officials look back in awe at the achievements of its teams.

              Every team competed to the best of its abilities, whether they were Mobile Legends (open and female), Counter Strike 2 (open and female), PUBGM, DotA 2, and Backgammon.

              With MSSA being sending more-and-more teams to International Esports Federation (IESF), Global Esports Federation (GEF), Fédération Mondiale du Jeu de Dames (FMJD), World Checkers Draughts Federation (WCDF), International Draughts Federation (IDF), International Esports Federation (IWF), Confederation of African Esports (CAES), and African Confederation of Digital Sports (ACDS) events, MSSA has produced a Calendar of Events in order to afford all registered athletes the opportunity of qualifying for MSSA's annual National Team Trials.

              The only way to qualify to be selected for a National Team is through participating in official MSSA events.

              The 2026 Calendar of Events is as follows:              Additional reading:

              PROPOSED 2026 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
              DateEventDisciplineVenue
              1 JanuaryNew Year's Day
              14 JanuaryEnd of school holidays
              17 JanuaryUmpires’ Course - OnlineLevel 1Online
              24 JanuaryNORTHERN CAPE Online ChampionshipsEsportsOnline
              7 FebruaryUmpires’ Course - GautengLevel 1Old Edwardian Society,
              14 February15th Online Inter-school Provincial ChampionshipsAll esports titles as approved at the AGM in DecemberOnline
              19 - 21 FebruaryCape Town City Regional Backgammon ChampionshipsBackgammonFire & Ice Hotel
              28 Februar7th WESTERN CAPE Online ChampionshipsEsportsOnline
              7 March6th GAUTENG Online ChampionshipsEsportsOnline
              14 MarchNational Team Trials for IESF World ChampionshipsEsports - IESF titlesOnline
              21 MarchHuman Rights Day
              27 March - 7AprilGovernment school holidays
              3 AprilGood Friday
              6 AprilFamily Day
              11 & 12 AprilProvincial School Championships for all provincesBoard and Figure gamesVarious venues.
              12 AprilProvincial School Championships for all provincesEsportsOnline
              24 April15th Provincial Online ChampionshipsAll esports titles as approved at the AGM in DecemberOnline
              27 AprilFreedom Day
              1 MayWorkers' Day
              2 May6th Provincial Online Student ChampionshipsAll esports titles as approved at the AGM in DecemberOnline
              30 MayFINANCIAL AGMMeetingTBA
              6 June38th GAUTENG ChampionshipsEsportsOnline
              13 & 14JuneSA School ChampionshipsEsportsOnline
              16 JuneYouth Day
              20 June6th SA School Online ChampionshipsEsportsOnline
              27 June - 20 JulyGovernment school holidays
              4 July24th WESTERN CAPE ChampionshipsEsportsOnline
              20 July26th KWAZULU NATAL ChampionshipsEsportsOnline
              27 July6th KWAZULU NATAL Online ChampionshipsEsportsOnline
              27 JulyNational Team Trials - TEKKEN 8EsportsOnline
              Starting on 29 July1st round of 14th Annual School LeagueAll esports titles as approved at the AGM in DecemberOnline
              7 AugustNational Team TrialsFot titles that qualifyTBD
              10 AugustNational Women's Day
              15 & 16 August17th FREE STATE Championships /6th FREE STATE Online ChampionshipsTBDTBD
              29 & 30 August25th NORTH WEST ChampionshipsBoard games, Card games, Esports, wargamesTBD
              12 & 13 September17th EASTERN CAPE Championships / 3rd EASTERN CAPE Online ChampionshipsBoard games, Card games, Esports, wargamesTBD
              24 SeptemberHeritage Day
              3 to 12 OctoberGovernment school holidays
              17 October5th NORTH WEST Online ChampionshipsEsportsOnline
              24 & 25 October8th LIMPOPO Championships / 4th LIMPOPO Online ChampionshipsTBDTBD
              1 NovemberSubmit nominations of office-bearersAdmin
              5 & 6 December34th S A NATIONAL Championships/ 4th Online SA NATIONAL ChampionshipsBoard games, Card games, Esports, wargamesTBD
              5 December41st NATIONAL CONVENTIONAnnual General MeetingTBD
              10 DecemberGovernment school holidays starts
              16 DecemberDay of Reconciliation
              TBASRSA's S A Schools ChampionshipsMorabarabaTo be determined by SRSA
              25 DecemberChristmas Day
              26 DecemberDay of Goodwill*

              Additional reading:2026 Calendar of events

              Jobs:

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