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Connect Academy Nurturing the next generation of South African sport, on and off the field.

From the Connect family to the big stage.❤️They’ve crossed paths before, and tomorrow the battle is back on. Our very ow...
10/09/2026

From the Connect family to the big stage.❤️

They’ve crossed paths before, and tomorrow the battle is back on. Our very own Lukhanyo Vokozela & Riyaad Bam face off once again as the DHL Stormers meet the Vodacom Bulls in a URC warm-up fixture.

📍 Faure Street Stadium, Paarl
🗓️ Tomorrow | 15:30

09/09/2026

BEHIND THE JERSEY | EP. 01 🖤❤️🤍

Meet Zipho Mafenuka, one of the boys taking on the journey to Thailand.

From the early days on the field to the dream of representing Connect NTK overseas, this is a chance to get to know the person behind the jersey and the journey that brought him here.

His story is just the beginning.

🤝 Back Zipho. Back the journey.

🎥 Episode 1 — out now.

THAILAND, HERE WE COME.🖤❤️🤍A new chapter. A new challenge. A journey that goes beyond the game.This tour is about creati...
07/09/2026

THAILAND, HERE WE COME.🖤❤️🤍

A new chapter. A new challenge. A journey that goes beyond the game.

This tour is about creating opportunities, building connections and giving our boys an experience they’ll carry with them long after the final whistle.

The journey starts now. 🌏🏉

What a season it’s been for scrum-half dynamo Akha Mjawule in his debut year with Tuks Rugby. 🔥🏆🏆 Varsity Cup Champion —...
06/09/2026

What a season it’s been for scrum-half dynamo Akha Mjawule in his debut year with Tuks Rugby. 🔥🏆
🏆 Varsity Cup Champion — including taking the field in the famous pink shorts in the final
🏆 USSA Varsity Champion
🏆 Carlton Cup Champion
⭐ Carlton Cup Player of the Season
Three championships and a Player of the Season award — all in his first year at Tuks.
From his early days with Connect to making his mark at one of South Africa’s leading university rugby programmes, Akha continues to show what can happen when talent meets opportunity.
What a debut season. And plenty more still to come.
We are so proud of you!❤️

27/07/2026

Every donation takes us one step closer to Thailand. 🇹🇭🏉

This tour is about more than rugby, it’s about creating life changing opportunities for young athletes to represent Connect on the international stage.

If you’re able to support, every contribution, no matter the size, helps make this dream a reality. The link to our BackaBuddy campaign is in our bio.

Together, we can get our boys to Thailand. ❤️

BACK A BUDDY LINK:
https://www.backabuddy.co.za/campaign/cape-town-to-chang-mai

Behind every player is a community that believes in them.As the Festival of Unity comes to an end, we’re inviting you to...
18/07/2026

Behind every player is a community that believes in them.

As the Festival of Unity comes to an end, we’re inviting you to become a Backup Buddy and stand alongside Connect NTK as we continue investing in the next generation of athletes and leaders.

Your support helps create opportunities that extend far beyond the game.❤️

17/07/2026

Post festival review from Ethan !❤️

Hear what one of our local players had to say after another exciting day at the Festival of Unity!

Tomorrow we conquer the last day of the festival of unity 2026!!!

Rugby day 2…🔥🏉!Big tackles, brilliant tries, and even bigger moments of sportsmanship. Another unforgettable day at the ...
17/07/2026

Rugby day 2…🔥🏉!

Big tackles, brilliant tries, and even bigger moments of sportsmanship. Another unforgettable day at the Festival of Unity.

A big thank you to DKMS for sponsoring prizes for our standout players of Rugby Day 1! ❤️🔥BE THE DIFFERENCE RIGHT WING -...
16/07/2026

A big thank you to DKMS for sponsoring prizes for our standout players of Rugby Day 1! ❤️🔥

BE THE DIFFERENCE RIGHT WING - Darius Job
GROENBERG SECONDARY INSIDE CENTER - Steven Theunissen
CONNECT NTK FLANK - Zipho Mafenuka

Congratulations and well played!

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